Historical Athens and Acropolis of Athens Walking Tour

Athens, Greece

Unearth the wonders of Ancient Greece with this 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the city’s key historical sights. See the Greek Parliament, and check out the mysterious Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, along with the 'evzones' presidential guards who protect it. Stroll through the National Gardens, see Zappeion Congress Hall and check out the Old Town. Cap off your tour with a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis for up-close views of the plethora of fascinating sights within its ancient walls.

Meet your guide in Syntagma Square, and kick off your tour outside the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where you’ll watch the statuesque evzones (the presidential guard) perform the Changing of the Guard ceremony in their eye-catching uniforms.

Next, cross through the National Gardens and catch sight of Zappeion Congress Hall. Pass by iconic sights like the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion) and Hadrian’s Arch on your way to Plaka, the city’s Old Town. Have your camera ready as you wander the labyrinthine streets flanked with neoclassical architecture, Byzantine churches and bustling boutiques.

From Plaka, make the short stroll along the Dionyssiou Areopagitou walkway to the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed citadel perched high above the city on a rocky outcrop. Pay the entrance fee (own expense) and then head inside with your guide for a glimpse into the world of Ancient Greece.

See highlights such as the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaea gateway and the Parthenon, the Acropolis’ crowning jewel. Pause for photos and listen to your guide’s commentary about the historical significance behind each ruin. Your tour concludes at the Acropolis’ summit, leaving you free to continue sightseeing at your leisure.