Guided walking tour · Athens, Greece

Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

A two-hour guided walk up and around the Acropolis and Parthenon, timed for the cooler, quieter morning or afternoon.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 6,883 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, French
Price
From £29 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
From age 4
Run by
Athens Walks Tour Company
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Acropolis15 min
  2. Parthenon30 min
  3. Theatre of Dionysus15 min · entry included
  4. Herod Atticus Odeon15 min · entry included
  5. Erectheion15 min · entry included
  6. Temple of Athena Nike15 min · entry included
  7. Propylaea15 min · entry included

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets)
  • Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide
  • Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
  • Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (about 5-10%)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
  • Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Athens

  • Price: from £29. 14 of the other 14 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £61.
  • Reviews: None of the other 22 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 20 people. 4 of the other 17 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.6 km in about 34 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Athens

Athens puts the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and other classical sites within a short walk of each other, linked by a pedestrian promenade and surrounded by lively neighbourhoods.

Terrain. Flat along the promenade, then steep up to the Acropolis, Plaka's upper lanes and Lycabettus. Expect steps and polished marble.

Heat. Summer is very hot and the Acropolis is shadeless. The culture ministry closed it from about 13:00 to 17:00 during heatwaves in July 2025, so check announcements if a heatwave is forecast. Carry water and wear a hat.

Read the full Athens walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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