Athens in a Day with Early Entry Parthenon & Plaka Walk

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Get a comprehensive overview of the ancient and modern attractions of Athens on a walking tour. Perfect for travelers who want to see it all, you and your small group beat the crowds with early admission to the Acropolis. Save precious vacation time with skip-the-line tickets to the Ancient Greek Agora and New Acropolis Museum. Other highlights include Hadrian's Library, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, and the vibrant Plaka neighborhood.
This Athens tour fits everything into a single day, using skip the line tickets at the major attractions.

Get an early start at the Acropolis where you'll meet your expert guide. Skip the line and walk directly to the top of the hill, beating other groups to get the first glimpse of the Parthenon. After regaling you with its intriguing history, your guide will take you to some of the other highlights of the Acropolis, including the Erechtheum, Monumental Gateway and Theater of Dionysus.

Your next stop is the Ancient Greek Agora, which you’ll also enter with skip the line tickets to see the Stoa of Attalos and Temple of Hephaestus.

Take a lunch break with recommendations from guide before making your way to the impressive Hadrian's Library. Built by Roman emperor Hadrian, this was the city's largest library, but was so much more than that. Wander through the ancient ruins of this intriguing archaeological site that was once Athens' hub for great intellectual and civic minds.

From there, follow your guide into the atmospheric streets of Plaka, Athens’ oldest neighborhood. Here you’ll walk the oldest street in the world and stop at the most picturesque sights, including the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. The highlight is the Roman Agora, where you’ll see the Tower of the Winds, the world’s first meteorological station.

For your final stop of the day you’ll skip the lines into the New Acropolis Museum for a guided tour of the treasures of the Acropolis, including the world-famous Parthenon Marbles and Caryatid statues. Before parting ways with your guide, we'll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass with five-day validity for six of Athens’ most popular attractions, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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Get a comprehensive overview of the ancient and modern attractions of Athens on a walking tour. Perfect for travelers who want to see it all, you and your small group beat the crowds with early admission to the Acropolis. Save precious vacation time with skip-the-line tickets to the Ancient Greek Agora and New Acropolis Museum. Other highlights include Hadrian's Library, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, and the vibrant Plaka neighborhood.
This Athens tour fits everything into a single day, using skip the line tickets at the major attractions.

Get an early start at the Acropolis where you'll meet your expert guide. Skip the line and walk directly to the top of the hill, beating other groups to get the first glimpse of the Parthenon. After regaling you with its intriguing history, your guide will take you to some of the other highlights of the Acropolis, including the Erechtheum, Monumental Gateway and Theater of Dionysus.

Your next stop is the Ancient Greek Agora, which you’ll also enter with skip the line tickets to see the Stoa of Attalos and Temple of Hephaestus.

Take a lunch break with recommendations from guide before making your way to the impressive Hadrian's Library. Built by Roman emperor Hadrian, this was the city's largest library, but was so much more than that. Wander through the ancient ruins of this intriguing archaeological site that was once Athens' hub for great intellectual and civic minds.

From there, follow your guide into the atmospheric streets of Plaka, Athens’ oldest neighborhood. Here you’ll walk the oldest street in the world and stop at the most picturesque sights, including the Arch of Hadrian and the Melina Merkouri Cafe. The highlight is the Roman Agora, where you’ll see the Tower of the Winds, the world’s first meteorological station.

For your final stop of the day you’ll skip the lines into the New Acropolis Museum for a guided tour of the treasures of the Acropolis, including the world-famous Parthenon Marbles and Caryatid statues. Before parting ways with your guide, we'll leave you with a special gift: a combo pass with five-day validity for six of Athens’ most popular attractions, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

  • Get to the Parthenon before the crowds arrive.

  • Explore the Acropolis with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • Take an expertly guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum.

  • Stroll through the beautiful, historic Plaka neighborhood.

  • Wander the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Library.

Normally

$119.00

What's included

  • Skip the line tickets to the Acropolis

  • Skip the line tickets to the Ancient Greek Agora

  • Skip the line tickets to Hadrian's Library

  • Plaka City Stroll

  • Skip the line tickets to the New Acropolis Museum

  • Small group of 15 people

  • Headsets for 6 or more people

Important information

  • Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
  • Gratuities
  • Please Note
  • Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • Please note that this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • At all archeological & museum sites: No drinks (except water) or food are allowed.
  • Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside the New Acropolis Museum. Larger backpacks will need to be left in a bag check at the entrance.

Address

  • Meeting Point
    Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42, Greece

    This tour meets in front of Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42. The cafe is located next to the Acropolis Metro (subway) stop. When exiting the subway take the exit "Maykryianni / Athanasiou Diakou".

    End Location: 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis Museum, Athina, 117 42, GR

Opening Hours

Duration: 7 hours

Instructions

  • Show ticket to tour guide upon arrival at your reserved date and time.

Cancellation Policy

Unused tickets may be cancelled up to 4 days prior to your scheduled date of use.

Normally

$119.00

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