Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora Guided Tour with entrances
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the highlights of ancient Athens on this immersive 4-hour walking tour, ideal for history lovers and curious travelers. With a licensed professional guide, explore two of the city’s most important archaeological sites: the world-famous Acropolis and the Ancient Agora.
Stand in awe before the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike as your guide shares the fascinating myths and history of the Acropolis. Then, continue to the Ancient Agora—the heart of ancient Athenian life—where democracy and philosophy were born.
Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Hephaestus, walk through the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, and imagine life in the bustling marketplace where Socrates once walked.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν, romanized: hē Akropolis tōn Athēnōn; Modern Greek: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, romanized: Akrópoli Athinón) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stunning stone theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis in Athens. Built in 161 AD by the Roman senator Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, it was originally covered with a wooden roof and could seat around 5,000 spectators. Still in use today for concerts and performances, it is one of the finest examples of ancient Roman theater architecture in Greece.
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Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora Guided Tour with entrances
What‘s Included
Entrance fees of both Acropolis monuments and Ancient Agora
Licesned tour guide
Hearing devices connected to guides microphone
Gratuities
Pick up or drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Outstanding Journey Through Ancient Athens!
Tejender C,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience on this tour with our guide, Julia. She was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about Greek history, which made every stop engaging and memorable. Julia encouraged questions throughout the tour and answered them with patience and great insight, making it an interactive experience rather than just a guided walk. As a family of four from England, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was well-paced, informative, and brought the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora to life. We would highly recommend this tour, especially with Julia as your guide. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Excellent long tour: bring water!
yvonnelX2585ZF,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful, but it is very long. Definitely schedule for early morning; the sun and heat later in the day would make the experience unpleasant. Our guide Cristina was wonderful: charming, knowledgeable, considerate and navigated the crowds efficiently. The only complaint I have was that I booked the tour for 9:00 AM, arrived at 8:45 AM, but did not leave until 10:00 AM. We had other tours arranged for 1:30 based on the assumption that we would be finished by 1:00 as advertised, and ended up missing them.
Acropolis/Agora Guided Walking Tour
S440OWkellyb,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was just perfect. Our tour required a bit of walking, but worth every minute while being informed and educated, thanks to our tour guide who was very knowledgeable to so many interesting artifacts and historical events.
Very interesting info...
LindaH,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting info from the guide. She explained every thing to us in great detail. The rocks are slippery.
After meeting our guide...
Shirley E,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00After meeting our guide at the tour operators office, it was a short walk to the entrance and it was nice to walk past the lines of people waiting to purchase entry tickets. Our guide was very nice and was thoughtful at planning his stops for brief talks in shady and breezy spots. We were lucky to have a beautiful June day. Unfortunately for me, I found it hard to understand much of our guide’s English. The tour description tells you which temples/sights you will see and I’d recommend reading about them ahead of the tour to get more out of the tour.
Original and best of Athens
carolcE4594WL,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide brought the old way of life and ancient buildings to life. This is a must do for Athens (wear a hat and bring a drink bottle as it’s hot hot hot)
Educational and engaging for our family visit with teens.
Denise W,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was excellent and shared his love for history with our group. He’d find great spots for shade and views along the route. The information was clear and interesting!
Tour
Dan M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was great, but the office messed up the tickets, so we were delayed at each gate. The tour guide was even frustrated.
Site 10/10, Tour Guide 3/10
Steven J,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide was not very engaging. There's a way to explain the history of the Acropolis in a way that keeps the attention of the group - and this was not a skill possessed by our guide. We spent very little time at the top of the Acropolis to explore (only 15 mins), which was disappointing because we spent more time taking a break at a tourist ice cream shop for people to use the toilets. It's a shame, because this is a must-see in Athens. In the future, I would recommend pre-booking the tickets to avoid the line for day-of purchases, but think about skipping the guided tour because the quality of the actual tour can vary quite widely.
Acropolis Experience
Linda C,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. The way she explained everything with such passion made the whole experience worth every penny. I honestly believe that so much would be missed without a tour guide to share so much history. You need to wear sensible footwear as the land is very uneven and can be slippery.
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Operated by Athens Walks Tour Company