Private Walking Tour: The Acropolis in Athens

Six ancient temples on one hilltop, explained by someone who knows them

A private walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens with a licensed local guide in your choice of language. You visit the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and Theatre of Dionysus, walking through each monument at your own pace while the guide explains their history and architecture. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes an Athens map and guide magazine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Herakleidon Museum10m
2. Theatre of Dionysus10m
3. Odeon of Herodes Atticus5m
4. Propylaea10m
5. Parthenon20m
6. Temple of Athena Nike10m
7. Erechtheion20m

Explore the Acropolis monuments

• Visit the Acropolis of Athens
• See the Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary of Asclepius
• Discover the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Walk through the Propylaea gateway
• Enjoy a close-up view of the Parthenon
• Visit the Temple of Athena Nike
• Explore the Erechtheion and Caryatids statues
• Learn about the Agrippa Monument

The experience

The Acropolis is a single hilltop, but it holds seven major monuments built over centuries, and a guide who knows them makes the difference between walking past marble and understanding what you're looking at. You start at the Propylaea, the monumental gateway, then move through the Parthenon (the temple to Athena that dominates the skyline), and the Erechtheion, built of Pentelic marble with the famous Caryatid statues holding up its porch. The Temple of Athena Nike sits nearby, smaller and older, dedicated to both the goddess and the concept of victory itself.

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, built in the second century AD, still hosts performances today, and your guide will point out how the Romans built it into the slope. You also see the Theatre of Dionysus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius below, plus the Agrippa Monument. Because the tour is private, the pace is yours. You stop when something catches your eye, and the guide answers questions without rushing to the next group. The whole route covers the major structures in 90 minutes, which means you're moving but not sprinting.

You'll need moderate fitness for the walking and the uneven stone surfaces. The site has no elevators and plenty of steps. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language, and you choose when you book. The Acropolis ticket itself is separate, but the guide will explain what you're seeing as you walk through each structure.

What’s included

• Private tour with a licensed local guide.
• Athens map.
• Athens guide magazine.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 250 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 07:45, 08:30, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 14:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate6 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and ItalianOther 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Athens Walking Tours

Is this one for you?A private tour means you set the pace and the guide answers your questions without moving on to the next group: ideal if you want to linger at the Parthenon or ask about the Caryatids without feeling rushed. If you prefer a larger group and a fixed schedule, a shared tour will move faster and cost less.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

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

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

The Parthenon is the large temple at the top of the Acropolis dedicated to Athena, and you'll walk around and through it to see the architecture and sculptures. The guide explains the building's history and design, though the interior is not open to the public during the tour.

Is the Odeon of Herodes Atticus still used, or is it just a ruin?

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is still in active use today for performances and concerts. You'll see it as a functioning ancient structure, not a collapsed ruin, and the guide will explain how it was built and how it's maintained.

How much walking and climbing is involved in this tour?

The tour covers the monuments across the Acropolis hilltop with uneven stone surfaces and multiple sets of steps. You'll need at least moderate fitness. The site has no elevators or flat paths, and the walking is steady for 90 minutes.

Do I need to buy the Acropolis ticket separately, or is it included?

The Acropolis ticket is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately. The guide will walk you through the monuments once you have your entry, and will explain everything you see inside.