Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

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Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

Price from
€89
Duration
3 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
English

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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.

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)

What you will do

Change of Guards
Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
20 min
National Garden
Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
Pass by, no stop
Zappeion
Pass by Zappeion Megaron
Pass by, no stop
Stop 4
Temple of Zeus
20 min
Acropolis
Acropolis and all its monuments
1 h 30 min

Meeting point

Pickup: Pick up from the cruise ship terminal

Important information

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