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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

Athens, Greeceby Athens Walking Tours

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 24 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

The moment your cruise ship arrives in port in Athens (Piraeus), your shore excursion to the Acropolis begins. Discover Athens' ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with a local guide. Venture inside the Acropolis, see the Parthenon and admire how this ancient monument towers above the city. As you soak up the local scene, you'll also see such sites as the House of Parliament, the Zappeion and the Zeus Temple. Free time in Plaka district is provided too.

What's included

  • Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
  • Free time in Plaka
  • Acropolis guided tour
  • Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
  • Athens map
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Local licensed guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Acropolis Tickets (if WITHOUT ticket option is selected)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Change of Guards

    20 min

    Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament

  2. 2

    National Garden

    Pass by

    Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them

  3. 3

    Zappeion

    Pass by

    Pass by Zappeion Megaron

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    20 min

    Temple of Zeus

  5. 5

    Acropolis

    1.5 hours

    Acropolis and all its monuments

Meeting and pickup

Pick up from the cruise ship terminal

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
  • Dress according to weather
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  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
  • All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
  • Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
  • Tours run rain or shine.
  • If you have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone.
  • If you have selected the WITHOUT Ticket option, follow the instructions on your voucher to purchase the Acropolis Tickets

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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