--- title: Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Plaka, Monastiraki walking tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 190 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-monuments-parthenon-and-plaka-monastiraki-walking-tour/ --- # Acropolis monuments, Parthenon and Plaka, Monastiraki walking tour In our comparison: #41 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape the buzz of downtown Athens and head to Acropolis peaceful hill for a 3.5-hour leisurely-paced walking tour, finishing with a walk to picturesque Plaka! Your expert local guide will introduce you to the gentle hills around Athens’ Acropolis, chatting about the area’s ancient history as you go. Discover the charms of Plaka (Athens’ Old Town), Roman Agora with its archaeological remains, and experience the thousand years old history of Monastiraki square. A leisurely made walking tour when you combine the glorious Acropolis monuments and Parthenon temple with Athens's most picturesque and beautiful neighborhood, the majestic Plaka. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is located few steps… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 190 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athens Walks Tour Company - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.87 from 190 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 190. - 5 stars: 173 (91%) - 4 stars: 13 (7%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Licensed expert tour guide - Stop for Greek pastry snacks (semolina custard cream, traditional Spanakopita) - Acropolis skip the line entrance tickets ## Not included - Gratuities (optional),Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis** - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek... 2. **Parthenon** (30m; admission included) - The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Construction started in 447 BC when the Delian League was at the peak of its power. 3. **Temple of Athena Nike** (5m; admission included) - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. 4. **Tower of the Winds** (10m) - The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a horologion or "timepiece". It is considered the world's first meteorological station. Unofficially, the monument is... 5. **Monastiraki** (10m; admission included) - The heart of Athens city, this square reminds its vivid atmospere and its significant historic importance. 6. **Plaka** (30m) - In the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temples, hillside Plaka has a village feel, with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late, and Cine Paris shows... 7. **Roman Agora** (30m) - The Roman Agora was built around 100 metres east of the original agora by Eucles of Marathon between 27 BC and 17 BC (or possibly in 10 BC), using funds donated by Augustus, in fulfilment of a promise originally made by Julius Caesar in 51 BC.[1] The Roman Agora has not today... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is located few steps away from the metro station "Acropolis" at:5 , Porinou str., 11742, Athens. If you use google maps, make sure to add the postal code to the address. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Comfortable shoes are advised - Confirmation will be received at time of booking - Minimum age is 10 years - You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #41 of 82** | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.87 (190) | shared | | [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared | | [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared | | [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared | Ranked #41 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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