Athens old town walking tour including the Acropolis

The Athens shared walking city tour including the Acropolis will offer you an insight to the ancient and modern side of Athens in a small group. Athens is a historical city as known the birth place of the western civilization, but has a bustling modern part as well.

√ Daily Service from April to October.
√ Dep. 09.45 from Amalia Hotel.
√ The tour ends approx 13.00 hrs. at the Acropolis.

Itinerary of the Athens walking city tour with the Acropolis

Syntagma Square – Center of Athens – temple of Zeus – Plaka – the Acropolis

Highlights of the Athens city walking city tour with the Acropolis

• The Acropolis with its world wide famous monuments
• The change of guards at Syntagma Square
• The Plaka
• The coffee shops and restaurants in downtown Athens

Description of the Athens city walking city tour with the Acropolis

The Athens walking city tour with the Acropolis will start from Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) at approx 09:45 where you will see front of the Greek Parliament the change of the guards and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Then start a real pleasant walk through the national garden (ex royal garden) and the Zapeion hall, the temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s arch. Continue from there to the Plaka heading to the Acropolis. Visit with your guide the Glory of ancient Athens, The Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athens niki, the Erechthion witch reached its maximum expand in the 5th century BC called the golden age of Pericles or the golden age of Athens. In the surrounding of the Athens Agora see the Observations, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), the Mars hill, the Philopapou hill, the Odeon, and the ancient theater of Dionysus.

At the end of the Athens walking city tour with the Acropolis do not miss to visit on your own the Acropolis museum.
The Athens walking city tour is a shared walking tour following your guide, and allowing you to see the city at the best way.

Tour Type

• Walking Tour with Shore Excursion Option: For cruise passengers, we offer a convenient pick-up and drop-off service from Piraeus Port. 

Meeting point

• Pickup from Your Cruise Terminal: Our tour guide or driver will greet you at the cruise arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name. After meeting, they will escort you to our air-conditioned van for a 15-minute transfer to Athens. The guide/driver will be at the designated meeting point at 8:45 AM.
• Drop-off Point in Athens: Our van will drop you off at the entrance of the Amalia Hotel, in front of the Parliament building. Your driver will assist you in locating your guide. The Athens walking tour commences at 9:30 AM. (On Good Friday, the Greek Orthodox Easter, our tour starts at 10:30 AM.)
• Drop-off Back to Your Cruise Ship Pier: At 3:45 PM, our van and driver will be waiting at the beginning of the pedestrian Dionyssiou Areopagitou Walk, in front of Melina’s statue across from Hadrian’s Arch. If you miss the transfer back to your cruise ship terminal, you will need to make your own arrangements to return to Piraeus port.
• Important: Please arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure time, as our van/bus will only make a brief stop to pick up passengers and depart immediately for Piraeus.

Included in the tour

• Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
• Duration 3 hours approx.
• Taxes

Excluded from the tour

• Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums
• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and beverage

Cancellation Policy

Read our cancellation policy

Additional info

• Dress: When visiting religious sites, shoulders and knees must be covered out of respect for the cultural norms.
• Please review our Terms & Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions
• Opening Hours and Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece
• Upon booking, an electronic voucher will be emailed to you containing our contact information, tour details, and all necessary instructions. This voucher serves as your ticket and proof of purchase. Please present a printed or digital copy of the voucher on the day of your tour to redeem your activity.

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.