Beat the heat and skip the long lines on this early morning tour of the Acropolis. Explore Plaka and see one of the last public baths in Athens.

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Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

Beat the heat and crowds with an early morning tour of the Acropolis
Learn about the history of this iconic site from your professional guide
Hear every word your guide says with a wireless audio guide system
Enjoy quick access with a skip-the-line ticket
Marvel at the centuries-old architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

Full description

Meet your guide early in the morning and start your tour of the Acropolis before the heat of the day sets in. Admire the Theatre of Dionysus on the south slope of the Acropolis as you make your way up the hill to view the ancient structures located there.

Tour the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa as your guide shares the fascinating history of this ancient site.

Next, head downhill in the direction of Plaka, admiring views of the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens as you walk.

Explore the cobblestone streets of Plaka with your guide as you discover secrets unknown even to the locals. Enjoy the tranquility of this village within a city as you explore the many narrow passages and discover hidden gems.

See the Bathhouse of the Winds, the Roman Forum, the Fethiye Mosque Museum, and Hadrian's Library as you head towards Monastiraki Square where your tour comes to an end.

Includes

Walking tour with a licensed guide
Skip-the-line access at the Acropolis
Whispers audio device
Entrance fees to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the local partner's office. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 87 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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In general I enjoyed the tour and especially the guide was very friendly and approachable. However the timing was wromg during summer hot days should start much earlier to beat the crowd and hot weather as going up to Acropolis while there is 36deg is hard and dangerous for your health.

July 30, 2022

We met the guide at 8.45. The provided directions were easy to follow. The guide was friendly and her information was well timed and at the right level. We were provided with small ear phones so that we could hear the guide which was nice. The only issue was the quality of microphone used by the guide. It was a breezy day and so the mic cut out and we missed a lot of what she said. This is no reflection on the guide herself - she was lovely.

July 26, 2022

We managed to cover most of the site with some surrounding areas. The guide actively stopped in shady areas to explain so it wasn’t too bad in terms of hear though it was a hot day. Definitely start early also to avoid crowds. Loved our guide (Julie), she was able to answer questions well and was a great storyteller.

July 8, 2022

Athens: Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour

Athens: Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour

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