Below you can find information for the reduced admission tickets to the Acropolis

Acropolis Northern and South Entrance

• 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 10€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with current student ID) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Disclaimer: We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but opening hours and ticket prices might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors. For more information click here.

The Acropolis is open during the following hours:

Winter (November - March): 8 am – 5 pm
Last entrance 4.30 pm

Summer (April - October):  8 am - 8 pm
Last entrance to the Site at 7:30 pm

From September 1, the operating hours of the Archaeological Site will be, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as then:

1st to 15th September 08:00 – 19:30,
Last entry 19:00
16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00,
Last entry 18:30
1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30
Last entry 18:00 and
16th to 30th October 08:00 – 18:00
Last entry 17:30

The Acropolis is closed to the public on the following days:

• 1 January
• 25 March
• 1 May
• Easter Sunday (5th May 2024) 
• 25 December
• 26 December

Also on Good Friday (Orthodox Easter) the Acropolis opens at 12 pm. For 2024 Good Friday is on the 3rd of May.

Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be on your feet for a good amount of time on an Acropolis and city walking tour. There will be plenty of stops along the way to take a break and enjoy the sights, though.

We take care of purchasing your Acropolis entrance tickets in advance if you choose the 'WITH Ticket' option, ensuring your desired time slot. However, if you choose to book 'Without Ticket', you will need to buy your own tickets based on the slot the tour will take place. There is no standard time estimation, since now with the specific Acropolis time slots, there is only a security line check - which unfortunately no one can avoid in order to enter the Acropolis. This results in being able to skip the ticket line, but we cannot guarantee how long the security line will take depending on the period you are traveling.

No food, alcohol or refreshments are allowed inside the sites or museums. Only water. 

The less crowded is our Early First Access 07:45 Acropolis group tour, which is from the Main entrance, since we reassure our hosting team and guides secure you with the first access in the Acropolis. 

Also, mid-day and afternoon the less crowded Acropolis entrance is from the Southern entrance, from which we enter our groups from. 

Everyday this may vary depending on different unforeseen circumstances.

Refund policy for cancellations & amendments of all bookings :

Small-Group Tours

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation in writing, at least 24 hours before the tour's start time. 
• If you cancel within 24 hours of the start time or fail to show up, you will not be eligible for a refund.
• If possible, we accommodate last-minute changes, up to 24 hours before the tour begins.

Private Tours

• 100% refund if you cancel a reservation in writing more than 72 hours before the tour's start time.
• If you cancel within 72 hours of the start time or fail to show up, no refund will be provided.
• If possible, we accommodate last-minute changes, up to 24 hours before the tour begins.

Shore excursion Tours

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation in writing, at least 48 hours before the tour's start time. 
• If you cancel within 48 hours of the start time or fail to show up, you will not be eligible for a refund.
• Within 48 hours it is not possible to modify the date and/or the hour of the reservation or make any change to the number of participants or any other amendments, due to limited availability.

One Day Cruise

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 12 hours prior to the start time of the tour.
• If you cancel a reservation less than 12 hours prior to the start time of the tour or if you are a no show, then you are not entitled to a refund.

Catamaran Cruises (private or semi-private)

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 5 days prior to sailing day
• 70% refund if you cancel your reservation 5 to 3 days prior to sailing day
• If you cancel a reservation 3 days to day of sailing or if you are a no show, then you are not entitled to a refund.

Βus Tours (Cape Sounion, Argolis, Delphi)

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour.
• If you cancel a reservation less than 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour or if you are a no show, then you are not entitled to a refund.

Meteora Tours

• 100% refund if you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour.
• If you cancel a reservation less than 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour or if you are a no show, then you are not entitled to a refund.
• We reserve the right to change these booking conditions at any time prior to you making a booking.

Cancellation Due To Planes, Trains Or Automobile

• As stated above, we do not refund clients within 24 hours of a tour, and this includes customers who are late due to flight or train cancellations, delays or issues caused by traffic or congestion, etc. In such instances, a refund can only be requested and considered if supported by valid evidence and official documentation, along with updates from relevant authorities. However, it's important to note that the final decision regarding refunds for entrance tickets is solely determined by the Greek State.
• If you are concerned about the possibility of cancellation or nonrefundable costs, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance.

If you find yourself in Athens, you cannot miss visiting its crown, Acropolis! The ‘’sacred rock’’ of Acropolis offers a majestic view of the city while being surrounded by the classical elegance of the Parthenon and the Erectheion temples.

It remains open from 8:00 am to the sunset time which varies, of course, depending on the season. During summer you can surely visit it until 8:00 pm while in winter until 5:00 pm. 

There are 2 entrances for the Acropolis: 1) Main entrance & 2) Southern Entrance.

If you use the main one, you should know that it is usually very crowded. You should be prepared to wait long in the line to enter the site.

We, at the Athens Walking Tours, use only the Dionysus Theater entrance for all the advantages it offers us:

• Using the Dionysus Theater entrance you have the opportunity to see much more than the visitor using the main entrance. You will see the Dionysus Theater –the oldest and most important theater in Europe, the Thrasylus sponsor’s monument, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary and many more sites and monuments.

• The Dionysus Theater entrance is never as busy and crowded as the main one.

At Athens Walking Tours, we buy tickets on your behalf only if you opt for the ticket-inclusive tour booking.

• By the Dionysus Theater entrance, there are many stores where you may get a snack or a coffee or a drink.

• Restroom facilities and Tourism Info just next to the Dionysus Theater entrance.

You have two options - With the 'Book WITH Ticket' option, we take care of all the ticket arrangements so you can simply relax and enjoy the tour.

If you select 'WITHOUT Ticket', you'll need to purchase your own admission tickets.

ENTRANCE FEES TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MUSEUMS OF ATTICA

(VALID AS OF JANUARY 01, 2024)

Below you can find information for the tickets and entrance fees for the major archeological sites of Athens. 

From November 1st to March 30th (01/11-31/03) of each year, a reduced rate applies exclusively to single-use tickets for all archaeological sites and museums belonging to the State.

All archaeological sites now require visitors to enter and book their tickets according to specific time slots based on the new regulation.

Special Combo Ticket

There is a Special ticket package (combo) that covers 7 archaeological sites in Athens. Although, note that there is a high chance that most likely from April 2024 the combo tickets will be invalid/not operating.

The cost is 30 € and there is only a Full Version. 

• It is valid for 5 days. It can be used for 5 days after the first entrance, which must have been realized within 5 days from the selected date. 
• It is valid for
  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Ancient Agora of Athens
  • Ancient Agora of Athens Museum
  • Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos
  • Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos
  • Lykeion Archaeological Site
  • North slope of the Acropolis
  • Olympieio (Zeus Temple)
  • Roman Agora of Athens
  • South Slope of Acropolis
• It is valid for one admission per site 

Acropolis Northern and South Entrance

• 20€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 10€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 10€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 10€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Ancient Agora & Agora Museum

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 5€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Roman Agora

• 10€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 5€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 5€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 5€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Hadrian Library

• 6€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 3€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 3€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 3€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 4€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Keramikos (site & museum)

• 8€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 4€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 4€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 4€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Aristoteles Lyceum

• 4€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 2€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 2€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 2€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

National Archaeological Museum

• 12€ for the adults from April 01 to October 31
• 6€ for the adults from November 01 to March 31
• 6€ for seniors (over 65 years old) from the EU (with ID or passport) all the year-round
• 6€ for children and youth up to 25 years old outside the EU (with valid ID or passport) all the year-round
• Free for children and youth up to 25 years old (with valid ID or passport) from EU countries (with valid student ID) all year-round 
• Free for all children up to 5 years old

Entrance is free to all visitors at all archaeological sites on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)

• 18 April (International Monument Day)

• 18 May (International Museum Day)

• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)

• October 28th

• Every first Sunday, from November 1st to March 31st annually.

  Entrance is free to all visitors at the Acropolis Museum on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)

• 25 March (National Holiday)

• 18 May (International Museum Day)

• October 28th (National Holiday)

Disclaimer: We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but opening hours and ticket prices might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors.

We offer the following discounts: 

• 5% discount on multiple tours (code: SNDT). This discount applies to multiple tours you book with us in the same booking and under the same name. It applies to all our tours except for transfers. (Copy the Promotional Code SNDT and paste it into the "Apply Promotional Code" field when you reach the checkout page).
• 5% discount if you are a group of 4 or more (code: FMD). This discount applies when you book with us 4 or more paying clients in the same booking and under the same name. It applies to all our tours except for private tours and transfers. (Copy the Promotional Code FMD and paste it into the "Apply Promotional Code" field when you reach the checkout page).
• 10% discount if you are a group of 4 or more AND you book multiple tours (code: SNDT+4). This discount applies to groups with 4 or more paying clients for booking a second or any additional tour with us in the same booking and under the same name. It applies to all our tours except for private tours and transfers. (Copy the Promotional Code SNDT+4 and paste it into the "Apply Promotional Code" field when you reach the checkout page).

Entrance is free to all visitors on the following days:

• 6 March (Memory of Melina Mercouri)
• 18 April (International Monument Day)
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• The last weekend of September (European Days of Cultural Heritage)
• October 28th
• Every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st annually

The following visitors are entitled to FREE ADMISSION: 

• All children under 5 years of age (with current identification to prove age)
• Young European citizens under 25 years of age (with valid identification to prove age and nationality)
• Persons over 25 years, being in secondary education (evening schools, second-
  chance schools) and in vocational schools from EU member-states and countries of
  the European Economic Area, upon presentation of attendance certificate bearing
  evidence of its duration.
• Tour Guides with professional license from the Hellenic Ministry of Development
• Teachers or parents accompanying children on primary & secondary education school visits
• Persons with disabilities (67% or over) and one escort, upon presentation of the certification of disability
• Archaeologists, with valid license
• Journalists by presenting their valid work permit.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but temrs and conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no liability for changes or incorrect information. Please call the Acropolis Archaeological site to confirm at +30 210 3214172.

Entrance to the Acropolis Museum is free on:

•  6 March
• 25 March
• 18 May (International Museum Day)
• 28 October 

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors. Please call the Acropolis Museum to confirm at +30 210 9000900

The multi site (combo or combined) ticket is available at the cost of 30€. It is valid for 5 days and includes entrance to the Acropolis and 6 more Archaeological sites: Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Keramikos Cemetery and Lyceum of Aristotle. 

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information but conditions might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors.

Definitely you can as soon as we are aware of your diet restrictions and/or your allergies. We will make any effort to provide you with substitutions suitable for your diet whenever this is possible. It is very important though to know this in advance so we can tell you what you can or cannot eat or drink and protect you of course. 

Explore Athens in Depth: Choose our classic Athens City Tour with the Acropolis, followed by a relaxing stroll and shopping in Plaka, and finish with breathtaking views at Cape Sounion.

Become a Culinary Expert: Delve into Greek gastronomy with our Athens Food Tour, visiting hidden gems and the central market, then learn to cook a delicious meal in our Athens Cooking Lesson. 

Short on Time? Combine history and deliciousness with our Private Acropolis & Athens Food Tour. See the iconic landmark and savor traditional food in just 5 hours.

During our Food Tour you will visit deli shops, restaurants and the bustling Athens Central Market. Please note that you DO NOT HAVE to shop in any of the stores we visit. No purchase is required. But if you do like to buy something, you can do so during the tour and also at the end of the tour. You will be given a map with all the stores you visited so you can go back if you like.  

During our wonderful Food Tour you walk in a non touristy part of Athens where you will make many delicious stops. You will visit deli shops, restaurants and the bustling Athens Central Market. You will taste original Greek delicacies that will satisfy all your senses! Athens is known for getting something quick on the go and walking while tasting our scrumptious Greek delicacies.

Our tours do not include pick up. You will have to come to the meeting point of your tour which is clearly described in the confirmation mail that you receive once you finalize your online booking. 

For our private tours, if the hotel location is centrally located in Athens and close to the given tour meeting point, then of course we can arrange your guide to pick you up (by foot) from your hotel lobby upon request.

Also, if your hotel is located further away and/or you wish for a Piraeus or Airport Transfer to the center of Athens for your tour via taxi/minivan, we can definitely arrange this for you and provide you with pricing upon written request.

Our long experience allows us to have many and outstanding suggestions. Our city disposes beautiful places, secret and “delicious” corners. We would be happy to reveal them to you. You could combine a historical with a culinary tour if you can’t choose between the two. You could tell us your preferences and we can create a tailor made tour just for you and your party. Contact us and for sure we will revert to you with some interesting suggestions the soonest possible. 

Our guide/hosting team will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point stated on your confirmation letter and they will be holding the orange-colored 'Athens Walking Tours' sign.

There are places you can drop your luggage very close to our meeting point or lockers in many central Athens Hotels. Please ask us in advance to give you all information. 

No, the Acropolis ticket which costs 20€ per adult (April 1st to October 31st) and 10€ per adult (November 1st to March 31st) is valid only for the Acropolis and only for one entry. The Ancient Agora has a separate ticket, 8€ per adult (April 1st to October 31st) and 4€ per adult (November 1st to March 31st). There is a combined ticket though, which is available at the cost of 30€, it is valid for 5 days and includes entrance to the Acropolis and 6 more Archaeological sites: Temple of Zeus, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Kerameikos and Lyceum of Aristotle. 

Yes we provide earset devices to all our group tours upon your arrival at your tour meeting point, which is stated on your voucher/confirmation letter, from our hosting team and at the end of the tour you provide the earset devices back to your tour guide. This ensures everyone hears the guide's commentary clearly, especially in busy areas.  

Yes, there is an elevator at the Acropolis but only wheelchair, people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on her/his own, other kinetic equipment users, or doctor’s certificate holders (certifying that there is a disability) are entitled to use it. The elevator is located at about 350 m. far from the main entrance of the archaeological site.

The facility is not available during extreme weather conditions and strong winds. 

The Acropolis is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. You can see the accessible passage for people with disabilities at: http://theheartofancientathens.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Efaath_Acropolis_accessibility.jpg

All the tours contain a few inclines and uneven terrain. Duration of our tours varies from 1,5 to 5,5 hours. It may be challenging to do the tour with a wheelchair or a stroller but not impossible. They are all manageable as long as the wheelchair holder is accompanied by an able-bodied carrier. In this case, a private tour is highly recommended so you can have your own pace. 

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For the climb up to the Acropolis

We would like to inform you that baby strollers are not allowed inside the Acropolis archaeological site due to its pretty uneven terrain 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. If you choose to carry the baby stroller with you (at your own responsibility), please notify us accordingly in advance, in order to offer you assistance for arranging its safe storage at one of the available spots nearby.

Regarding wheelchairs, there is an elevator to the Acropolis hill which you may use with an escort. You will miss a small part of the tour because the group uses the side entrance to the Acropolis but you will do all the main parts of it. You will meet with your tour guide on the top of the Acropolis.

For the Athens Food Tour

We are walking in the heart of the city, sometimes it is crowded and there is uneven terrain in some spots. It can be challenging to do the tour with a wheelchair or stroller but it is manageable as long as the wheelchair holder is accompanied by an able-bodied carrier.

Except from our private tours which can be arranged for any time convenient for you, there are also some small group afternoon tours. It is the Sunset Acropolis Tour, the Acropolis Museum tour, the Ancient Agora and also the Cape Sounion Tour. 

Historical Tours: Most of the tours have a capacity of Maximum 24, average 15 participants. 

The Acropolis & Parthenon: History, Myths, & Masterpieces, Extended Edition has a maximum capacity of 15 participants

and the Acropolis of Athens Tour - Budget Edition, Same Experience, with Optional Skip-the-ticket line has a maximum capacity of 38 participants

Culinary-Street Art Tours: Maximum 16, average 8 participants

Cooking Lesson and Dinner: Maximum 16, average 6 participants

Generally, Athens experiences warm to hot summers with highs reaching into the 30s-40s (°C). Winters are mild with occasional rain and highs typically in the teens (°C). The sun is usually strong. This is why we take care to keep our guests in shade and why we advise them to use either an umbrella or a hat, sunscreen lotion, comfortable clothes and shoes and have water with them. 

All Group tours are offered daily only in English. Private tours can be offered in other languages too. Please contact us if you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour or you would like a quote for a private tour. 

You can contact us via mail at info@athenswalkingtours.gr or by calling us at +30 210 8847269 from 7:00am to 11:00 pm daily seven days a week.There will always be there someone willing to help you with your questions. 

After booking you'll receive a Confirmation Letter - Voucher by email from us. This is also the payment confirmation. It’s a good idea to keep the emails for your records. Your voucher is especially important because it contains the details of the tour meeting point and contact information in case of an emergency. 

Yes. By using our secure online payment system, your payment information is encrypted, you are secured against fraud. 

The confirmation process depends upon the booking conditions. Most tours are confirmed at time of booking, however others will be advised to you within 12-48 hours. If confirmation is not received within 48 hours, please contact us for further assistance. If you need to contact us about your booking, you’ll need to provide us with your booking reference number so that we can find your booking details in our system fast and easy.

We do reply within 12-48 hours. If you haven’t received any reply to your emails during this time please check your “spam” or “junk” folder too. The e-mails remain in this folder for up to 7 days and then are automatically deleted by your email provider.

The meeting point for the beginning of each tour can be found on the tour & activity information page and also on the e-voucher you will receive via email upon completion of your booking.

Athens Walking Tours has a complete online booking service and we offer 24 hour, 7 days a week customer service via email to support your booking questions. Our goal is to respond to each query we receive within 12 to 24 hours. Of course you can book over the phone too. Our call center operates 7 days a week from 7am to 11pm (Local Athens Time). There will always be there someone to help you and give you all the information needed!

Yes!

A 5% discount applies on your second tour you book with us as long as the booking is made at the same time with your first tour. Please use the Discount Code for Second Tour: SNDT when you do your booking. 

This offer does not apply on private tours and on transfers.

We kindly ask our guests to arrive 15 minutes before the advertised start time of their tour to have time for checking in and ensure a punctual departure from the start point. Being on time is essential for the whole group.

Athens Walking Tours welcomes groups of all sizes, offering a 5% discount for families and groups with four or more paying members. For private tours, tailored to your group's preferences, visit our Private Tours page or contact us via email or phone.

Our tour prices do not include the guides’ gratuities. Gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of the service cost. Tips are expected but not required and depend on the satisfaction of the client of the service provided.

For online bookings and ticket purchases for the Acropolis, credit cards are the accepted payment method. Visa and Mastercard are both supported on our website. If you contact us by email we can also accept payments by bank transfer or Pay Pal. 

Our prices for the Small Group Tours (4,6,8 pax) are really good and affordable and the tours are conducted by knowledgeable, highly qualified and experienced guides. This is why our guests are very happy and satisfied with the tours and they consider them as a great value for money. We never have big groups of  40 or 50 people. 

Private tours are not expensive if you consider that you have the guide only for your party, you can make any question you like and of course follow your own pace.  For sure a private tour is not the first thing we suggest to our guests but it’s a special service. If someone asks for a private tour we do offer a price per person (the more the persons are the lower the price is). Of course there is a minimum price we can offer as a responsible Travel Agency and it covers the needs of the guest and of course the costs of the services provided. 

Yes cameras are allowed to all our tours! In fact, we strongly encourage participants to take photos during our tours. But do have in mind that on the Acropolis, tripods and/or professional cameras are not allowed. Also at the Acropolis Museum there are some areas where photos are not allowed. Your guide will inform you about this properly. 

Yes, toilets facilities are available during the tours. In Greece you don’t have to pay for using public toilets or toilets at restaurants and cafes. Sometimes though, you can leave whatever you want as a tip for the person who cleans. 

In Athens we have at least 330 days of sunshine during the year! In case of rain you will have the unique experience to see Athens and the Acropolis in rain! In any case, all our tours are held rain or shine. You should dress appropriately for the day’s weather conditions and bring along an umbrella if necessary. If you forgot your umbrella at the hotel we provide you with a raincoat!

Yes it’s possible to join our culinary tours if you follow a gluten free diet. Some of the dishes will be customized for your and some food samples will be substituted by something suitable for your diet. Of course pies with phyllo dough, desserts made of dough,  bread or rusks are going to be missed. But you will not miss the experience of tasting the Greek cuisine!

Kindly note that it is not possible to have the experience of the Cooking Class in any other form but only as a participant of it. The dinner that follows is also for the participants only. If you feel ready to enhance your cooking skills by preparing a real Greek feast and enjoying delicious food after it, join us! We will be glad to host you!

You certainly do! At the end of your cooking lesson you will eat what you have prepared. So don’t blame the chef if you don’t like the food….

Our cooking lesson is a combination of hands-on and demonstration. The participants prepare the whole menu, a real Greek feast, on their own under the constant guidance of their experienced instructor. During the demonstration your Cooking instructor explains all the steps very clearly. After the lesson you get a printed copy of the recipes prepared in order to be able to recreate them for your beloved ones when you will be back at home.  

This cooking lesson is addressed to amateurs cooks, no previous experience is needed. 

We recommend that you eat a light breakfast before joining us for the tour, since we sample a large variety of Greek authentic appetizers/street food. 

Our Athens Food Tour includes 8 tasting locations, with 20-25 tastings/samplings in total. The tour will give you a taste of the best and most authentic culinary treats of the Greek cuisine. At the end of the tour a whole souvlaki wrapped in pita bread with delicious tzatziki is waiting for you.

Check in detail: 

- Taste traditional Greek sweet and savory pies
- Greek street food like the famous Souvlaki - from quality, established makers
- Honeyed loukoumades (the Greek donut) 
- Greek Coffee

Due to the various food establishments and the archaeological places we visit, pets of any kind are not allowed.

Everyone's Welcome on Athens Walking Tours!

The walking required during our Walking Tours is not more than one and a half mile, at a moderate pace and often stops so that explanations can be given about the interesting monuments, sites or spots. We always stop in the shade during summer; there are also many seating opportunities and refreshment stops. We advise you though to use comfortable shoes, wear a hat in the summer months and hold a bottle of water.

Historical & Food Tours: Open to all ages! Enjoy moderate pace, shade breaks, and kid-friendly guides.

Cooking Lessons: Children under 6 are not recommended due to utensil use. Adult supervision required for all children - Culinary tours offer vegetarian/vegan options 

Yes, you can buy water or other refreshments at the kiosks you find on your way during our walking tours. 

If a date is booked out, there is always a chance that we will add an additional tour on that day. Please contact us via mail at info@athenswalkingtours.gr or by calling us at +30 210 8847269 from 7:00am to 11:00 pm (Athens local time), daily,  seven days a week, to let us know what date you are interested in.

Yes, booking a tour in advance is absolutely suggested. We run all our tours in small groups only, of maximum 18 people for the historical tour, 16 people for the Food Tour and 16 people for the Cooking Lessons. More than that we split the groups into two or three smaller groups and we need to take care of guides’ availability for more groups. So we advise you to book in advance to make sure you have a spot reserved as many of our tours are popular, and can be sold out pretty soon. If you decide to participate in any of our tours the very last minute though, don’t hesitate to contact us via mail at info@athenswalkingtours.gr or by calling us at +30 210 8847269 from 7:00am to 11:00 pm (Athens local time), daily,  seven days a week, to check for availability. 

Yes, it’s possible to do more tours in one day. For example you could do the City & Acropolis Walking Tour in the morning and the Half Day Tour of Cape Sounion & the Temple of Poseidon in the afternoon 

OR

the Athens Food Tour in the morning and the Athens Cooking Lesson in the afternoon. Please do pay attention on the specific tour times for detailed information about our tours.

Of course we have available one of our best-seller group tours which is First Access Acropolis Group Tour: Beat the Crowds, Enjoy the Parthenon! (Tour code #: AGT13) - this tour starts at 07:45 am, and you are the first group(s) to enter inside the Acropolis from the main entrance - across from the Acropolis canteen.

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Athens Walking Tours offers two exciting options to discover the city:

Private Tours: Ideal for families, groups, or those seeking a customized experience. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, the guide's full attention, and the freedom to move at your own pace. (Expect a higher cost per person.)

Shared Small Group Tours: Perfect for solo travelers or those who enjoy meeting new people. Benefit from an affordable price, a set itinerary (average group size 14-16), and the opportunity to socialize with fellow explorers.

Both tours include knowledgeable guides and earsets for a clear and enriching experience!

We have two morning tours for you at 9:30am and 11:30am which cover all you need to see in town at a very limited time but we can also set up a private tour for you at your time convenience.

Yes, there are later tours that you could join. You could start at 11:30am or 14:30pm with one of the following tours: Just the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum Tour & Acropolis of Athens Tour!

Our daily operated tours are designed to cover all major monuments and attractions one should see being in town for a short or limited time. Check them and choose the best for your. And most important, all our tours are operated by licensed, knowledgeable, well educated tour guides.