--- title: Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 71 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/early-morning-acropolis-plaka-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour In our comparison: #71 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape the heat and crowds with early morning access to the Acropolis, guided by an expert who brings its history to life on this engaging group tour. Continue your journey through the charming Plaka district, where you’ll stroll along its cobblestone streets and admire significant historical landmarks that capture the essence of Athens' rich heritage. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our office is located 3 min walk from… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - 12 start times: between 08:00 and 17:30 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person for the English Tour without tickets option; other options up to €46 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.58/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Keytours - Greece - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: By option, see the table below - Start times: 12 start times between 08:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.58 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 48. - 5 stars: 39 (81%) - 4 stars: 3 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (4%) - 2 stars: 3 (6%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour without tickets | €28 / person | English | Language:: tour in English Entrance fees are not included: Kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity day at the time slot of the tour's departure time. | | English tour with tickets | €42 / person | English | Language: tour in English Entrance: Acropolis admission ticket is included | | Spanish tour without tickets | €46 / person | Spanish | Language: tour in Spanish Entrance fees are not included: you will need to purchase the ticket for Acropolis before the day of activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time | ## What's included - Audio devices for clear commentary - Small group experience - Early Acropolis access - Guided tour through the charming streets of Plaka old town. - Licensed tour guide - Entrance fees to the Acropolis (if the option is selected) ## Not included - Hotel pick up/drop off service - Entrance fee - Acropolis of Athens (unless option with the fee included is selected) ## Itinerary 1. **Theatre of Dionysus** (10m) - Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater. 2. **Acropolis** (2h) - Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa. 3. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (10m) - Having explored the Acropolis site and going downhill, you will admire significant sights of the capital of Greece, including the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens. 4. **Plaka** (pass by, no stop) - Then, you will enter and walk through the unique district of the city, Plaka. For a while, forget the city sounds. Go around Anafiotika, the topmost neighborhood of Plaka and discover with your guide its tranquil, picturesque, and mystic hidden corners. Stroll around the... 5. **Roman Agora** (10m) - After a while, you will arrive at the Bathhouse of the Winds, the only public bath of Athens surviving at the present days. It dates from the first period of Turkish rule (1453 – 1669) and stands near the Roman forum and the Tower of the Winds. 6. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - Passing by the Roman Forum, the Fethiye Mosque Museum and the Hadrian's Library, you will end up at Monastiraki Square, perhaps the oldest surviving square of the city. After the end of the tour, you can visit the flea market, one of the best places to buy just about anything... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 08:00 and 17:30 - 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 Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Kindly note that you will need to purchase the entrance tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group. - Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort. - Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #71 of 82** | €28 | 3h 30m | 4.58 (48) | 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 #71 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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