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title: The Acropolis Walking Tour with a French Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 72
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 34
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 58 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/the-acropolis-walking-tour-with-a-french-guide/
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# The Acropolis Walking Tour with a French Guide

In our comparison: #58 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a French-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and learn the fascinating history of the most important classical site in the western world.

Join a licensed archaeologist guide, and admire an astonishing collection of sculptures that tell more than 2,500 years of history, from the 1st theater of human civilization at the Theater of Dionysus, to the Healing Temple of Asclepius, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

See the Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of Wingless Victory), and the gateway to the Propylaeum. Go to the remains of the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheum. Marvel at the crowning glory of the Acropolis at the iconic Parthenon from where almost all of Athens can be seen.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Porinou 5 street,
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 15:30, 16:30, 17:30: 3 departures a day
- Age rule: Entrance tickets for European Union citizens under…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €72 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athens Walks Tour Company
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: French
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.79 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 34.

- 5 stars: 30 (88%)
- 4 stars: 2 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Licenced French speaking tour guide
- Skip the line ENTRANCE TICKETS

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h; 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 historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek...
2. **Parthenon** (45m; 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 patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power.
3. **Propylaea** (15m; admission included) - In ancient Greek architecture, a propylaea, propylea or propylaia is a monumental gateway. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.
4. **Temple of Athena Nike** (pass by, no stop) - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:30, 16:30, 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

Porinou 5 street, 11742 inside Athens Walks 

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Entrance tickets for European Union citizens under 25 years old is free with show of your passport

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #58 of 82** | €72 | 2h | 4.79 (34) | 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 #58 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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