Old Athens + Acropolis Tour

On this tour of ancient Athens and the Acropolis, we'll explore the Greek capital's historic landmarks, including the Parthenon, the Agora, Monastiraki, and Plaka.

Tour Description

We will meet at 26 Athanasiou Diakou at the selected time to begin our tour of old Athens, highlighting the city’s significance spanning over three thousand years.

Our first stop will be Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest in Greece during the Hellenistic era. We will then walk to the Acropolis of Athens, a prominent global site.

Entering through the Propylaea, we will view the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. We will discuss the architecture and functionality of these ancient buildings.

Next, we will visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient performance venue, and the Agora, the focal point of ancient Athenian life. We will also see the National Observatory of Athens and find a panoramic viewpoint of the hills of Philopappos, Mars, and Pnyx.

Our tour proceeds to the Monastiraki district to see the ruins of Hadrian's Library and the Tower of the Winds. Finally, we will stroll through the Athenian neighborhoods of Plaka and Anafiotika, concluding in Anafiotika 3.5 hours after the tour begins.

Tickets to the Acropolis and Agora

You can book a guided tour of the Acropolis and the Agora without tickets. In this case, you will need to purchase your ticket, considering the guided tour timetable, which must be between 8 and 9 am.

Note that tickets may not be available at the Acropolis ticket office, so we recommend purchasing them online in advance.

EU citizens under 25 and non-EU citizens under 18 are eligible for free admission with ID. Adults over 65 receive a 50% discount at the ticket office or on the Acropolis website. If someone in your group qualifies for these discounts, consider the guided tour without tickets to buy them in advance and enjoy the free admission.