Athens in a Day Tour with Early Acropolis Tour, Greek Agora, Presidential Guard Change & Lunch
66 reviews
6 hours
Max 16
Why take this tour?
Highlights
The most comprehensive tour of Athens on the market with four skip-the-line tickets included in the price
Beat the crowds and the heat on an Acropolis Tour following our special itinerary that gets your group to the Parthenon before everyone else
Explore the rest of the Acropolis with an expert local guide
Skip-the-line at the Ancient Greek Agora and see beautiful temples like the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus
Discover present-day Athens at the Athens Cathedral and witness the fascinating Changing of the Presidential Guards ceremony
Enjoy a traditional Greek lunch and sink your teeth into the city's best souvlaki served at a beloved family-run restaurant.
Sites Visited
Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheum
Monumental Gateway
Temple of Athena Nike
Theater of Dionysus
Theater of Herodes Atticus
Roman Agora (from the outside)
Tower of the Winds (from the outside)
Ancient Greek Agora (inside)
Temple of Hephaestus
Stoa of Attalos
Monastiraki Square
Traditional Greek Restaurant
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
Changing of Presidential Guards at Syntagma Square
Tour Includes
Skip-the-line tickets to the Acropolis
Skip-the-line tickets to the Ancient Greek Agora
Traditional lunch
Combo Pass to six other attractions with five-day validity
Small group of 16 people
English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Headsets
Take a day to experience all the must-see sights in Athens
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Total Customer Reviews: 66
Verified Ratings
4.7/5
based on 65 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Tour and tour guide, Natalie, were excellent - really enjoyed the sites we visited and Natalie’s knowledge she shared. Lunch was an added benefit - really good.
Verified·Larry·Sep 20, 2024·USA·Male·75 or older years
Excellent
We had a wonderful time, our guide Antonia was pleasant and very knowledgeable on all the sites we visited. Answered all our questions and even became our photographer at times. We would recommend this tour to all.
Verified·Thom·Sep 17, 2024·USA·Male·45 to 54 years
Excellent
Our guide Eva was amazing!
Verified·Jim·Sep 13, 2024·USA·Male·65 to 74 years
Great
Tour was a small group and very well paced - we had plenty of time at the sites to explore. Dietary requests for vegetarian could not be accommodated
Verified·Catherine·Aug 30, 2024·USA·Female·45 to 54 years
Excellent
Antonia was truly amazing. The best tour guide we had during our two week vacay!
Verified·Crystal·Aug 02, 2024·USA·Female·35 to 44 years
Reviews from our guests
Athens in a Day Tour with Early Acropolis Tour, Greek Agora, Presidential Guard Change & Lunch
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, or people with limited mobility?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +1-202-684-69163 (International) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Is there much walking on this tour?
This tour does involve walking. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty and comfortable walking shoes are a must!
Explore the Parthenon before the crowds show up, see the iconic Temple of Hephaestus, and lose yourself in the winding streets of Plaka on this stress-free four-hour tour of Athens' highlights.