Private Walking Tour: Acropolis & Athens City Center

See the Acropolis and the city below on your own schedule with a guide who knows where to stand

A private walking tour of Athens covering the Acropolis monuments and the city center over three hours with a local English-speaking guide. You walk past the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea and Theatre of Dionysus, then move through central Athens to see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Gardens and the Parliament building. Skip-the-ticket-line service is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. National Gardens of Athenspassing by
2. Temple of Olympian Zeus25m
3. Acropolis1h 30m
4. Theatre of Dionysus15m
5. Odeon of Herodes Atticus10m
6. Propylaeapassing by
7. Temple of Athena Nikepassing by
8. Parthenon20m

Explore Acropolis and Athens landmarks

• See Change of Guards at Parliament
• Pass by National Gardens of Athens
• Pass by Zappeion Conference Center
• Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Explore Acropolis and monuments
• Visit Theatre of Dionysus
• Visit Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Pass by Propylaea gates
• Pass by Temple of Athena Nike
• Visit Parthenon

The experience

The tour starts at the Parliament building to watch the Change of Guards, then moves through the National Gardens, the best green space in Athens, and past the Zappeion Conference Centre. From there you reach the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest temple ever built in the city, before climbing to the Acropolis itself. A local guide walks you through the site's monuments: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike with its distinctive columns, the Propylaea gates, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, one of the most intact ancient theaters still standing.

The Theatre of Dionysus (the first theater of the Western world) sits on the Acropolis slopes and marks the end of the guided portion. You move at the pace of a private group, so there's room to ask questions and linger where the guide's knowledge deepens what you're seeing. The skip-the-ticket-line service means you don't wait at the entrance. Your guide handles that part. Entrance fees (around 28 euros, paid in cash on the day) are separate from the tour price.

Three and a half hours covers the major sites without rushing through them. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour works for all fitness levels, though the Acropolis does involve climbing and uneven stone paths. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• private tour for your group.
• Athens guide magazine and map.
• skip-the-ticket-line service at the Acropolis entrance.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 270 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 12:00, 14:30 and 15:301 later ›

GroupPrivate7 group tours ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.3 with pickup ›

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Athens Walking Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through the Acropolis and central Athens at your own pace with someone who knows the sites. A private group means no fixed schedule and no waiting for a larger party to catch up. A minimum of two people is required per booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What's inside the Acropolis that I'll actually see on this tour?

The Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea and Odeon of Herodes Atticus are the main monuments. The guide also shows you the Theatre of Dionysus on the slopes below, where Western drama began, and explains how each building fits into the ancient city's layout.

Do I need to buy tickets separately, or are they included?

Entrance fees are not included in the tour price and cost around 28 euros, paid in cash directly on the day. The skip-the-ticket-line service means your guide handles the entry process so you don't queue at the gate.

How much walking is involved, and what's the terrain like?

The tour covers three and a half hours of walking across central Athens and the Acropolis. The Acropolis itself involves climbing and walking on uneven ancient stone, but the tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Poor cardiovascular health is the only limitation noted.

Will my guide speak English the whole time?

Yes, your guide is a local who speaks English throughout the tour and can answer questions about what you're seeing as you move through each site.

What happens if I want to see the Parliament building or the National Gardens more closely?

The Change of Guards at Parliament is a scheduled stop at the start, and the National Gardens are included as part of the route through central Athens before you reach the Acropolis. Your guide will explain what you're seeing at each location.