GROUP TOUR IN ATHENS

Acropolis Hill & Ancient Agora

• Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

• Skip the line tickets

• Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

• Skip the line tickets

Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tour – From Sacred Heights to Civic Life

 

Description

Explore the full spectrum of ancient Athenian life on this private walking tour that combines the religious, cultural, and political heart of classical Greece. With exclusive access to the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, this tour invites you to walk in the footsteps of philosophers, priests, orators, and citizens who shaped the very foundations of Western thought. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler with a deeper curiosity, this experience offers a profound and immersive look at both the spiritual and democratic identity of ancient Athens.

The tour begins on the Acropolis Hill, the most recognizable and revered site in Athens. With a private, licensed guide by your side, you’ll enter through the Propylaea and ascend to the Parthenon, the temple that once housed a colossal statue of Athena and symbolized the power and pride of the Athenian state. Explore the Erechtheion, with its elegant Caryatid statues, and the Temple of Athena Nike, perched strategically on the hill’s edge. As you stand atop this iconic rock, your guide will bring to life the stories of gods, heroes, and citizens, linking myth to history and architecture to ideology.

From the sacred to the civic, your journey continues with a short walk to the Ancient Agora, where everyday life in Athens unfolded. This was more than a marketplace—it was the very center of public life, a hub for trade, legislation, philosophy, and democracy. Here, your guide will unravel the complexities of the Athenian political system and its remarkable achievements: the world’s first direct democracy, jury trials, public voting, and open debate.

You’ll visit key structures such as the Stoa of Attalos, now a museum showcasing artifacts like voting tokens, official weights, and inscriptions. The remarkably well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus still stands over the Agora, offering an unforgettable view into the aesthetics and function of Doric architecture. All of this is framed by stories of famous historical figures who shaped Western philosophy and politics—Socrates, Plato, Pericles, and more.

This private tour is fully customizable, allowing your guide to tailor the experience to your interests, whether you’re passionate about mythology, civic structure, architecture, or all of the above. It’s perfect for travelers who want to move beyond the highlights and into the heart of Athens’ historical narrative.

Highlights :

  1. Explore the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea.

  2. Guided walk through the Ancient Agora, Athens’ civic and intellectual center.

  3. Learn how daily life, democracy, and philosophy were practiced in ancient times.

  4. See the Temple of Hephaestus, Stoa of Attalos, and public buildings.

  5. Dive into the stories of gods, statesmen, and thinkers who changed the world.

Details :

  1. Private tour, your group only!
  2. Flexible time start.
  3. The tour is conducted in English.
  4. The tour involves a considerable amount of walking with an uphill climb to the top of the Acropolis Hill. It is not fitted well with children under the age of 6 or people with mobility impairments.
  5. Included audio headset will ensure you don’t miss any of the information provided by the guide in case your group consists of 8 travelers or more.
  6. The tour will end after the ancient agora, in the Thission neighbourhood.
  7. Restrooms will be available during the tour.

Meeting point :

The entrance to the Acropolis Hill. Your guide will provide further information concerning the meeting location.

Admission tickets

You can either have the tickets included, in which case you will be provided with them before the tour begins or you can always buy your own tickets and pay only for the guided tour!

❓FAQ

The Acropolis is the rocky formation that looms over the city of Athens. It is considered to be an archaeological site and contains the ruins of ancient monuments dating from the pre-historic to the modern times.

When it comes to the Acropolis Hill, the opening hours vary during the winter and the summer time as detailed below:
Winter: 08:00 – 17:00
Summer: 8:00- 19:30
16th to 30th September: 08:00 – 19:00
1st to 15th October: 08:00 – 18:30
16th to 30th October: 08:00 – 18:00

The new Acropolis Museum is open daily. (The opening hours vary as seen in the following chart)
From 1 November to 31 March:
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm

From 1 April to 31 October:
Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm

The pricing differs according to the season. April 1st – October 31st you will be charged 20€ / person for the Acropolis Hill and an additional 15€ / person for the Acropolis Museum. During the off-season months (November – March) you will be charged 10€ / person for the Acropolis Hill and 10€ / person for the Acropolis Museum.

The tickets to both archaeological sites (the Acropolis Hill archaeological site and the Acropolis museum) are valid for ONE ENTRY ONLY. You will not need a ticket to the area of Anafiotika.

All group tours are conducted in ENGLISH. Private tours can also be conducted in French or Spanish upon request.

It is always advised to have with you a bottle of water, a pair of sunglasses and a hat, especially during the hot summer months in Athens (April – October). Check the weather forecast and if necessary bring a raincoat or/and an umbrella. Your shoes should be enclosed and supportive as the Acropolis Hill can be considered a hiking experience.

For safety reasons it is NOT allowed and/or advised to bring inside any the following items:
– Any food or beverage except for water
– Any sharp items, such as knives or bottle openers
– Any large backpacks will be handed to the cloakroom in the Acropolis museum
– No pets are allowed, except for guide dogs

If you opt for the option without the tickets, you will have to purchase them on your own.
No food or drink is provided by the company.
In case it rains the company WILL provide you with a raincoat, but NOT with an umbrella.

Of course! The Parthenon is one of the monuments you are going to enjoy on top of the Acropolis Hill.

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