Acropolis & Plaka Neighbourhood Private Tour with Licensed Expert
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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. Flexible booking options also let you include: Acropolis Admission Tickets, a shorter Acropolis Only Tour, or Traditional Food Tastings at Authentic Local Eateries.
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: Are included ONLY when selecting the 'Admission Tickets' option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: reservations@warmpenguin.gr. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..
BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS Only): Includes a Licensed Official Guide with a tour of the Acropolis only. Tour ends in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the city views & have more time for photos.
BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Food): Immerse yourself in Local food Culture with this option, which includes Traditional Food Tastings at local eateries and your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available).
BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Tickets): Includes Admission Costs and Timed Entry Tickets for the Acropolis. Your guide will have them ready for you.
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
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 ×s of the sites, more Archaeological detail, specific highlights, or anything else.
Options
ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Food
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON PLAKA PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Explore the most beautiful streets & hidden highlights from the Anafiotika Neighbourhood to Lysikrates, Filimouso & more! ADMISSION TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) Duration: 3 hours TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available). YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS only
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Tickets
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR: Guiding through all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON PLAKA PRIVATE TOUR: Explore the most beautiful streets & hidden highlights from the Anafiotika Neighbourhood to Lysikrates, Filimouso & more! SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS: Tickets and their cost for the Acropolis Archaeological Site are included. Your guide will have them ready Duration: 3 hours YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS & PLAKA
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR: Guiding through all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON PLAKA PRIVATE TOUR: Explore the most beautiful streets & hidden highlights from the Anafiotika Neighbourhood to Lysikrates, Filimouso & more! ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) Duration: 3 hours YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
What‘s Included
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis Only): Includes a Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis only.
ACROPOLIS & PLAKA. 3-Hour Private Guided Tour
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
BOOKING OPTION (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Food): Includes Traditional Food Tastings at local eateries
BOOKING OPTION: (ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + Tickets): Includes Skip-The-Line Acropolis Admission Tickets
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
Archaeological Site Entrance Tickets & Cost (unless choosing this booking option)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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