Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Explore the magnificent Acropolis of Athens with a licensed professional guide in a relaxed and unforgettable way. Visit in the morning or afternoon and enjoy cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a leisurely pace. Admire the glorious Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion and other iconic monuments while your expert guide brings ancient Athens to life through fascinating stories, history and mythology.
Choose from several tour options to create the experience that suits you best. Upgrade with a visit to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum and discover remarkable treasures behind the monuments. You can also extend your experience by 2 hours for a deeper exploration of Athens and its ancient heritage.
Enjoy a professionally organized experience with our dream team of knowledgeable, licensed guides, dedicated to expert storytelling, personal attention and seamless handling from start to finish. Discover the Acropolis with a team that makes your visit truly special.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets)
- 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)
- Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide
- Professional licensed tour guide
- 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)
Meeting Location
Porinou 5
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Theorias 21
Athina 105 55, Greece
What To Expect
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Acropolis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro Di Dioniso
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Herod Atticus Odeon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Erectheion
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tempio Di Athena Nike
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Propylaea
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Persons under 18 years old they must need their passports to ensure their age as they have a discounted entrance ticket, a photocopy on mobile device will work too.
- EU citizens under 25 years old they should bring their passports too, a photo copy on a mobile device or passport or ID will work
- Entrance fees are included (unless you book without entrance tickets) - if you choose without you will need to book them on line at the official website asap since they can be sold out days in advance, if still tickets are sold please inform us to book them for you in advance
- Infants must sit on laps - Strollers are not allowed within Acropolis, you can leave your stroller at the meeting point in our premises at Porinou 5.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure this tour includes approximately one mile of walking uphill/downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both ways).
- Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. Long queues and waiting might occur and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets).
- 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).
- Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis monuments (if you pick the option with tickets)
- 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)
- Small groups of maximum 20 people per guide
- Professional licensed tour guide
- 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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Persons under 18 years old they must need their passports to ensure their age as they have a discounted entrance ticket, a photocopy on mobile device will work too.
- EU citizens under 25 years old they should bring their passports too, a photo copy on a mobile device or passport or ID will work
- Entrance fees are included (unless you book without entrance tickets) - if you choose without you will need to book them on line at the official website asap since they can be sold out days in advance, if still tickets are sold please inform us to book them for you in advance
- Infants must sit on laps - Strollers are not allowed within Acropolis, you can leave your stroller at the meeting point in our premises at Porinou 5.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure this tour includes approximately one mile of walking uphill/downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both ways).
- Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. Long queues and waiting might occur and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
