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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

4.5 · 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Athens Operated by Athens Walking Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:45
Tickets
By option, see the table below
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour WITHOUT TicketThe page priceWith this option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. Pickup included€89
Tour With TicketPickup included€122

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not 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)

Reviews

4.5
133 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 117 of 133

Star breakdown of all 133 ratings

5 stars
88 · 66%
4 stars
29 · 22%
3 stars
11 · 8%
2 stars
5 · 4%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:45 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Pick up from the cruise ship terminal
Operator
Athens Walking Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Acropolis Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #79 of 82€893h 30m4.5 (133)shared
Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike€592h5.0 (564)shared
Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis€352h 30m4.96 (3655)shared
Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets€694h 30m4.97 (738)shared

Ranked #79 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 82 Acropolis Tours

From €89 per adult · Tour WITHOUT Ticket