Skip-the-Line Acropolis & Ancient Agora Guided Walking Tour

Meet Your Guide at Porinou 5

Meet your guide at Porinou 5, a central location just a two-minute walk from the Acropolis Metro Station. After a brief overview of the tour, you begin your ascent toward the Acropolis along the less crowded South Slopes.

Ascend the South Slopes

Follow a scenic path with expansive city views as you climb the Acropolis hill. Your expert guide highlights various archaeological features and explains ancient Greek life, setting the stage for the monumental architecture ahead.

The Great Performance Spaces and Victory Temples

Pause to admire the ancient performance spaces, including the fifth-century B.C.E. Theater of Dionysus and the Roman-era Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Then, view the smaller, exquisite Temple of Athena Nike, celebrating the goddess of victory, and the Erechtheion, known for its unique structure and famous Caryatids (sculptured female statues).

Explore the Acropolis and the Parthenon

Reach the summit and stand before the majestic Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, built in the fifth century B.C.E. Your guide shares the history of this iconic symbol of classical Greek democracy.

Stroll the Ancient Agora

Descend the hill to the Ancient Agora, the former civic and commercial heart of ancient Athens. Stroll through the sprawling ruins, imagining the marketplace where Athenians debated philosophy, conducted trade, and laid the foundations for democracy.