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Athens Walking Tours
See Athens in the company of a highly qualified guide
For centuries the ancient Greeks knew every tree, every little path and every rock of the area they lived in. They knew all details of every building in the Ancient Agora and on the Acropolis. “How come?”, you may ask. The answer is simple: they walked!
Athens, a town that never sleeps, is rapidly changing which makes guide books outdated quickly. You can’t ask questions to an audio guide system hanging from your neck and you’ll be too busy rushing in and out a sightseeing tour bus making photos without having seen much.
Walking is the very best way to see any town and Athens is no exception to that rule. With small, intimate walking tours packed with a wealth of information given by lisensed guides with more than 20 years of experience you’ll be able to go home and tell a story with every photo you show your family and friends and they will be amazed with your knowledge. Your visit to Athens will be a very valuable memory for many year years to come.
The highly qualified tour guides of Athens Walking Tours do as the ancient Greeks used to do; the pass on history by word of mouth. With their in-depth knowledge they show you the best of what Athens has to offer from an insider’s point of view. They provide a host of information from both ancient and modern Athens.
Walks information
All participants of a walking tour receive a free map and city guide. Booking is necessary at least one day ahead. Please use our booking form to book an Athens Walking Tour.
The walking tours take place daily (except on the public holidays: 25 & 26 December, 1 January, Good Friday (closed until 12:00am, Easter Day, 1st May and 25 March (the Greek Independence Day) and last three hours. They are easy and suitable for both children and elderly people. All walks start at 09:30 inside Syntagma metro station under the hanging clock and next to the ticket validating machines. Look for the “Athens Walking Tours” sign the guides are holding. Upon request walks can be organized in the afternoon (minimum of 6 participants).
The walks end at the last place you visit ie. for the Acropolis tour (tour nr. 1), the walk ends on the Acropolis. The guides will make suggestions on what you can do in town afterwards. Tours can be in Greek, English and German. Other languages are available upon simple request.
Guides: All walking tours are conducted by professional guides who are highly qualified and licensed. They all are graduates of the Greek State College for guides and have completed three year studies on sixteen different subjects (history, art, geography etc.). Their profound and high educational level lists them amongst the best guides in Europe. They are friendly, knowledgeable and experienced and will help to give you a fascinating overview of the different aspects of Greek life and history.
Two walks of your choice can be combined so you can see as much of Athens as possible. Individual programs are possible as well as special programs for families/friends, schools, companies, embassies, church groups, youth or adult organizations, incentives etc.
Walks prices
Price per walking tour
Price €
Adults
34
€
Full time students and children under 18
22
€
Children under 12
Free
Additional cost
Price €
Metro tickets
0,80 €
Acropolis entrance ticket
12 €*
Roman Agora entrance ticket
4 €
Sanctuary of Dionysos entrance ticket
2 €
National Archaeological Museum entrance ticket
7 €
Benaki Museum entrance ticket
6 €
Ancient Agora entrance ticket
4 €
Temple of Zeus entrance ticket
2 €
*The Acropolis ticket can be used for 7 days after its first validation to see more archaeological sites, which
are printed on the Acropolis ticket (Roman Agora, Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus, Kerameikos, Sanctuary of
Dionysos). You can buy this ticket at any of these five archaeological places.
Pricing information
Students of non European Union countries holding an international student card are entitled to 50% discount on the entrance fee or archeological sites and museums. Young people up the age of 18 are entitled to free admission. European Union students are entitled to free entrance while European Union senior citizens over 65 have 50% discount on entry to all Greek museums and archaeological sites.
Important note: Prepayment is not required unless it is a private or custom made walk which has to be prepaid. For the standard walk you pay to your guide at the beginning or at the end of the walk. Credit cards cannot be accepted, sorry. Payment can only be cash in Euro..
Have a look at the different walks and how much you can see. Book one or more of these exclusive Athens Walking tours now by using our booking form.