--- title: "Athens Private Walking Tour: Acropolis monuments, Plaka and local food" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [de, en, it, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-walking-tour-acropolis-monuments-plaka-and-local-food/ --- # Athens Private Walking Tour: Acropolis monuments, Plaka and local food In our comparison: #35 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a  tour of Acropolis monuments and the city center of Athens with your private licensed tour guide. Your licensed tour guide will meet you in a central location of your choice, and you will start the tour of the landmark of the Greek capital. After you walk to the magnificent Acropolis and Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaeum Gates, the temple of Nike, you visit the historical neighborhood of Athens, Plaka, with its picturesque streets and beautiful neoclassical balconies. Finish your tour by visiting the culinary back roads of the city, enjoying some of the most famous delicacies of the country, such as pies, souvlaki, deserts, and local coffee—a proper local lunch. This tour is made with a licensed guide who walks with you in the archeological areas and monuments and has a certification and license. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Inside the tour office of Athens Walks - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 08:00 and 10:00 - Food not included: Food and drinks are excluded from the… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athens Walks Tour Company - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.94 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33. - 5 stars: 31 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Tour 100% exclusive to your group - Entrance fees of Acropolis - Licensed tour guide - Athens Hotel or Residence as meeting point with your guide (only in city center) - Flexible start time ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) - Food and drinks are excluded from the price (aproximetaly 15 euros per adult). ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis** (2h; admission included) - 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 historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the... 2. **Parthenon** (pass by, no stop) - 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. **Theatre of Dionysus** (pass by, no stop) - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC,... 4. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (pass by, no stop) - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950. 5. **Erectheion** (pass by, no stop) - The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena. 6. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 7. **Plaka** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 8. **Central Market Athens** (pass by, no stop) - Bustling market featuring locally sourced seafood, meats, fruits & vegetables, plus street eats. 9. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals... 10. **Athens Walks** (pass by, no stop) - Join us to the most unconventional Athens tours! In Athens Walks, we create memorable Athens tours for the visitors of Greece. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 - 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 Inside the tour office of Athens Walks ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Confirmation will be received at time of booking - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €880 | €220 | | 6 | €960 | €160 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Acropolis Tours start at €24 per person. ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 82** | €250 | 4h | 4.94 (33) | private | | [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 #35 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €447, median €109; typical length 3h 55m. 38 of 82 are private. 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