Early Entry: Acropolis & Museum. Beat the Crowds. Beat the Heat.
Discover the heart of ancient Athens in tranquility. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and immerse yourself in history with our licensed guides.
49€book nowHi, I am Despina, co-founder of The Original Athens Walking Tours and a licensed guide for as long as I can remember. My team of knowledgeable guides and I bring our expertise, passion, and love for the city to every tour. We offer some of the best experiences in Athens, from exploring iconic sites like the Acropolis to discovering the city's best Greek food.
With over four decades of experience, we guarantee exceptional historical and culinary tours, both in small groups and custom private options tailored to your needs and preferences. We've been awarded the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award for 12 consecutive years. Despite the challenges of 2020 and 2021, we increased our review rate by 396% and ranked 9th among European tour operators in review growth, according to Arival.
We proudly call ourselves "The Original" Athens Walking Tours, as we were the first tour operator to offer walking and culinary tours in Athens back in 2004. Our pioneering spirit, dedication to quality, and commitment to providing unforgettable experiences set us apart.
We love what we do, we perform on time, and above all, we care. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the magic of Athens with you!
We are the top-rated Athens-based tour company on TripAdvisor, and we live up to that reputation by offering walking tours that are unique, entertaining and insightful.
We do our best to keep our tour groups small and flexible, providing conveniences for our customers.
At Athens Walking Tours our aim is to make sure you will have a fun and worry-free experience from start to finish.
Discover the heart of ancient Athens in tranquility. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and immerse yourself in history with our licensed guides.
49€book nowUnveil the Acropolis' history in an intimate tour, away from crowds and heat. Join an enriching small-group experience with a knowledgeable licensed guide.
32€book nowEven with limited time, you can visit to the famous ancient Acropolis. In under two hours, we’ll guide you through the storied monuments which will also be an opportunity to take incredible panoramic photos of the capital.
32€book nowExplore the Acropolis Museum at noon, avoiding the heat and crowds, and visit the Acropolis of Athens in the afternoon on a small-group tour with a licensed guide.
49€book nowIn a few hours, see two of the city’s most visited sights. Explore the Acropolis and take panoramic photos. See the famous marble sculptures and works elegantly housed at the marvelous Acropolis Museum.
49€book nowExplore the most significant modern and ancient sights with our knowledgeable guides. Watch the Changing of the Guards and visit the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, the Nike Temple and more).
47€book nowJoin this unique, worry-free and all-inclusive tour, to combine an extended guided visit to the most important landmark of Athens, the Acropolis, with a guided visit to Plaka, Athens's picturesque old town, and its most beautiful and unknown to many Athens visitors, part of Athens, the Anafiotika area. A food tasting during the tour of some typical Greek foods at the lively area around Monastiraki Square will round up the experience.
120€book nowEnjoying Greek food is about the smells, the tastes and the flavors. In a central neighborhood, frequented by locals for its markets and restaurants, discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food in a matter of hours.
from 69€book nowThe flavors of Greece will come alive as you cook some of the country’s most loved dishes. With expert guidance from a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare a Greek Sunday dinner – then dine with your classmates under the majestic site of the Acropolis!
98€book now