Athens: Guided Walking Tour

About this experience

The Athens Guided Walking Tour covers the city's most significant ancient landmarks on foot, led by a local guide. Athens served as the political and cultural centre of the ancient Greek world, and its historic core holds monuments spanning more than 2,500 years, from the Classical period through the Roman and Byzantine eras. The tour is conducted in small groups, making it well suited to visitors who want context alongside the sights rather than a self-guided visit. Stops typically include the Acropolis hill and its surrounding archaeological zone, the ancient Agora, Hadrian's Arch, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, among other central sites. Guides cover the historical and architectural background of each location. For a broader look at things to do in Athens, the city also offers museum visits, neighbourhood walks, and day trips to nearby classical sites. Tickets cover the guided walking portion of the tour; entry fees to individual archaeological sites may apply separately depending on the itinerary selected.

Highlights

• Walk Athens landmarks spanning more than 2,500 years of history
• Visit the Acropolis, ancient Agora and Hadrian's Arch on foot
• Local guide provides context at each historic site
• Small group format for a more personal tour experience
• Covers Classical, Roman and Byzantine monuments in one tour
• Explore the historic core of the ancient Greek world

What is included

• Guided city tour
• Live guide

Not included

• Admission to the sites

Before you go

Duration: 3 hours Comfortable walking shoes essential Mostly flat terrain with cobblestones Bring water in warm weather Not included: food, drinks, site entries

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.