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title: "Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 89
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.5
reviews: 133
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 79 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-shore-excursion-acropolis-walking-tour/
---

# Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

In our comparison: #79 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Starts 08:45: one departure a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €89 per person for the Tour WITHOUT Ticket option; other options up to €122
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 133 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athens Walking Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: By option, see the table below
- Start times: 08:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.5 from 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 117 of 133.

- 5 stars: 88 (66%)
- 4 stars: 29 (22%)
- 3 stars: 11 (8%)
- 2 stars: 5 (4%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour WITHOUT Ticket | €89 / person | English | With this option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. Pickup included |
| Tour With Ticket | €122 / person | English | Pickup included |

## 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

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Acropolis Tickets (if WITHOUT ticket option is selected)

## Itinerary

1. **Change of Guards** (20m) - Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
2. **National Garden** (pass by, no stop) - Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
3. **Zappeion** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by Zappeion Megaron
4. **Temple of Zeus** (20m)
5. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - and all its monuments

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:45
- 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.

## 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
- 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

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #79 of 82** | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.5 (133) | 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 #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.

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