Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Plaka, Monastiraki walking tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Escape the buzz of downtown Athens and head to Acropolis peaceful hill for a 3.5-hour leisurely-paced walking tour, finishing with a walk to picturesque Plaka! Your expert local guide will introduce you to the gentle hills around Athens’ Acropolis, chatting about the area’s ancient history as you go. Discover the charms of Plaka (Athens’ Old Town), Roman Agora with its archaeological remains, and experience the thousand years old history of Monastiraki square.

A leisurely made walking tour when you combine the glorious Acropolis monuments and Parthenon temple with Athens's most picturesque and beautiful neighborhood, the majestic Plaka.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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

Comfortable shoes are advised

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Minimum age is 10 years

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Stop for Greek pastry snacks (semolina custard cream, traditional Spanakopita)

Licensed expert tour guide

Acropolis skip the line entrance tickets

Gratuities (optional),Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Acropolis

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον and πόλις

Admission Not Applicable

Parthenon

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

9:00am

Reviews

4.88

179 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

Excellent Tour
Amy D,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Eleni, our tour guide was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. She kept a good pace and gave plenty of rest breaks as needed. The headphone system worked well and you could hear all information given despite a group of 20+! Definitely recommend this tour!
Excellent Tour
Kimberly F,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Demos, made the tour EXCEPTIONAL.!! He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions asked by the group. However, what made it the best was how he made historical facts relatable and connected them to our current way of life. His humor and down to earth personality made the tour fun!
Demos and the acropolis were amazing!
Daniel J,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a beautiful setting. Demos was very personable and knowledgeable. He made the acropolis come alive! And the Plaka walk is not to miss! The connector to new and old Greece. Plus the best kebabs in Greece. A must try!
Acropolis tour worth doing with Anna
Sharon S,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The Acropolis and neighborhood tour was well worth doing. The Acropolis tour was a bit of uphill walking but Anna easy by stopping at points of interest and enlightening us to their significance.. The neighborhood tour was wonderful. Anna took us through several different areas and offered suggestions for shopping and restaurants. Anna was very knowledgeable, personable and enthusiastic and appeared to truly enjoy what she does which really made the tour worth doing.
Enjoyable tour
Robyn M,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was absolutely FULL of history and information. Our tour guide was very thorough and knowledgeable. FYI if anyone in your group has mobility issues they can get permission to use the elevator but you must tell them when you book as they cannot get access last minute.