Private Tour
Acropolis & Plaka Neighbourhood Private Tour with Licensed Expert
Overview
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3 hours
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An Expert led Private Tour Combining a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, with a fascinating exploration of the most beautiful streets and neighborhoods of the Plaka.
The Acropolis with its impressive towering Monuments and Temples dedicated to the Goddess Athena and powerful god Poseidon will be brought to life by your experienced Expert Guide among the panoramic views to the city below before you descend through the olive trees to the most picturesque districts of the Old Town. Here you will explore the most beautiful and quintessential places such as the Anafiotika Neighborhood, Lysikrates Monument, Filimouso Square, Lyssiou and Mnesikleous streets among many other sites and some hidden off the beaten track places.
Going at your own pace & suitable for all ages this is a wonderful start to any tour of Greece & additional Booking options also available to add a delicious lunch of Mezethes at a traditional taverna, or shorter visit to the Acropolis only.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that neither Archaeological site entrance tickets, nor their cost is included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays. Please note that tickets may sell out days or weeks in advance and need to be booked for a specific date and time slot or admission will not be granted.
(90-Min ACROPOLIS OPTION) Includes a Licensed Official Guide with a tour of the Acropolois only. Tour ends in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the city views & have more time for photos.
(ACROPOLIS with PLAKA & CUISINE OPTION) Choosing this booking option combines your visit to the Acropolis with a tour of the Plaka neighbourhood and traditional lunch
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multigenerational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All our Guides are Fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you.
3-Hour Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis & Plaka with Licensed Professional Official Expert
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
(ACROPOLIS, PLAKA & CUISINE 3-Hr) Acropolis PLUS Plaka Neighbourhood with Traditional Lunch
(90-Min ACROPOLIS OPTION) Includes a Licensed Official Guide with a tour of the Acropolois only
Archaeological Site Entrance Tickets & Cost (can be organized on reqest after booking - extra cost)
What To Expect
Makrygianni
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at 7 Makrygianni Street (close to the New Acropolis Museum). Our meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples & amazing monuments you are about to see.
Acropolis
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON. Your informative guide will bring to life all of the major sites inside the Acropolis including: The THEATER OF DIONYSUS, considered the worlds oldest, and upwards to the gigantic entrance of the PROPHILIA, to hear about all of the Temples and other structures located on the rock of the Acropolis including the restored TEMPLE OF ATHENA NIKE, the PARTHENON, and the Mystical ERECHTHEION. Take in the myths & legends associated with the temples amongst the Athens views and finally descend through the olive trees to view the HEROD ATTICUS ODEON THEATER as you head towards the nearby Plaka Neighborhood. Our guides are among the most experienced in Athens & will naturally adapt your commentary according to any questions, comments or interests in your group, whether you prefer more mythological associations, more History of the life & times of the sites, more Archaeological detail, specific highlights, or anything else.
Options
ACROPOLIS, PLAKA & CUISINE 3Hr
ACROPOLIS, PLAKA & CUISINE 3Hr: Combine the Ancient Acropolis with the charming Plaka Neighborhood including lunch at a hidden taverna
ACROPOLIS TOUR - 90min: See All the Sites including: The Parthenon, Propylaea, Nike Temple, Erechtheion, Herodion, Asclepieion, & Theatre of Dionysus
PLAKA TOUR - 90min: Explore the most beautiful streets & hidden highlights from the Anafiotika Neighbourhood to Lysikrates, Filimouso & more!
TRADITIONAL LUNCH: At an off the beaten track taverna, under a shady Pergola, enjoy classical Greek 'Mezethes' (many small dishes).
FOOD INCLUDED: Various Traditional Dishes with Vegetarian options, and choice of soft drink or glass of wine (extra dishes & own expense).
3-HR ACROPOLIS with PLAKA
3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR: Private guiding of both the Acropolis and Plaka Old Town neighborhood
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours
ACROPOLIS TOUR - 90min: See All the sites including: The PARTHENON, Propylaea, Nike Temple, Erechtheion, Herodion, Asclepieion, & Theatre of Dionysus
PLAKA TOUR - 90min: Explore the most beautiful streets & hidden highlights from the Anafiotika Neighbourhood to Lysikrates, Filimouso & more!
90-Minute ACROPOLIS ONLY
90-Min PRIVATE TOUR: With a Licensed Expert Guide for the Acropolis only
SITES VISITED: All Temples & Sites Including: Parthenon, Propylaea, Nike Temple, Erechtheion, Herodion, Asclepieion, & Theatre of Dionysus
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
PLEASE NOTE: After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our Tour guide Lisa was...
Cheryl C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Tour guide Lisa was very knowledgeable and made the Tour of the Acropolis and Plaka very interesting and fun!
Personal tour of the Acropolis and Plaka neighborhood: Superb!
Richard D,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marina was our guide. She is personable, well-spoken, knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions with kindness and understanding. A really good guide doesn’t just explain. She listened. Marina is among the very best guides my wife and I have booked to help us learn more about history, buildings and culture. We’re very pleased with WarmPenguin for helping us have such an interesting time in Athens.
Take a private tour for a once in a lifetime experience.
lauranT3940YC,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous 3 hours leisurely walking up to the acropolis, taking breaks, listening to rich stories in the shade. The pace was perfect and informative. Marissa is a fantastic guide, so caring and knowledgeable. She made the experience one of a kind and very memorable.
Athens must see private tour
Karen P,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a great tour that consolidates all the must do sites in Athens. Knowledgeable guide and wonderful personality, Becky was a delight
Good tour guide but did not handle children well
Tanner F,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good tour guide, knowledgeable and nice, but didn’t exceed expectations. Sure, my kids were difficult, but I don’t think that should make our guide change her attitude. Maybe if this was an all-adult private tour, our guide would have shined. But our guide ended the tour 30 minutes before our paid-for time.
Good experience
FEDERICA M,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Well-organized experience, very prepared guide and always ready to answer all questions. However, I found the cost very high (380€ + 85€ apart for entrance tickets to the acropolis) for a tour of just 3 hours and the time (10.30) too hot, it would have been better to start at least at 9.
Elena was a wonderful...
Meridith K,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Elena was a wonderful tour guide for the Acropolis - perfect amount of information and pace for our family and got us through lines and to good photo spots with ease. However, the second half is not a food “tour” of Plaka. After the Acropolis, we walked to a restaurant in Plaka and ate lunch and that was it. I expected more of a a local experience to maybe eat at various places to try local foods. I think this experience was overpriced for what it was.
Fantastic experience
Colleen K,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lisa was a wealthy of knowledge. She kept things fun and customized to our personalities. Highly recommended!
Excellent history lesson
tahirm895,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed our time on this tour! It was extremely useful for us to walk the Acropolis with our guide while being provided the history.
Best tour you could ever take!
jayneg169,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005/5 best tour you could take! our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable and knew exactly where to stand so we would use some of the first to get into the site. She met us promptly at 7:30 AM and gave us all of the rich history of the neighborhood around and was even so kindto help me get special assistance with my disability. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.
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