Early Access Acropolis & Old Athens Walking Tour in Spanish

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| Athens, Greece

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Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Small group tour of maximum 22 persons
Audio devices for clear commentary
Entrance ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
Early Acropolis access
Walking tour
Professional and licensed Spanish speaking guide

Hotel pick up/drop off service
Entrance fees of €30 per person (for the option that is without tickets)

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

Join this walking tour to explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. To avoid the crowds, meet your Spanish-speaking guide early in the morning and start your tour of the Acropolis before the heat of the day sets in. Admire the Theatre of Dionysus on the south slope of the Acropolis...

Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 22 people in the group

1
Theatre of Dionysus
Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Acropolis
Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Athena Nike

Then, your guide will show you the temple of Athena Nike, a beautifully proportioned small Ionic temple that once served as a defensive position. You will learn about the temple’s purpose and its historical context. Your guide will also give you insights into the artistic style: how the slender Ionic...

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Propylaea

Before reaching the sacred heart of the Acropolis, you will pass through the monumental gateway known as the Propylaia. You guide will share amazing information about the function of the Propylaia as a checkpoint and a ceremonial threshold, controlling the flow of pilgrims during major festivals like the Panathenaia. In...

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Central Athens Regional Unit

As you approach the Erechtheion, you’ll admire this elegant, unusually shaped temple was built between 421 and 406 BC and is famous for its distinctive architecture and deep connection to Athens’ most ancient myths. with your expert guide, you will learn about the legendary contest between Athena and Poseidon, the...

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

Then, you will marvel at the Parthenon, which is one of the most iconic monuments of Western civilization. You will learn about the vision behind the Parthenon: how Pericles, the Athenian leader, commissioned it as a symbol of the city’s dominance and cultural supremacy. The role of Phidias, the master...

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Ancient Agora of Athens

Having explored the Acropolis site and going downhill, you will admire significant sights of the capital of Greece, including the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaka

Then, you will enter and walk through the unique district of the city, Plaka. For a while, forget the city sounds. Go around Anafiotika, the topmost neighborhood of Plaka and discover with your guide its tranquil, picturesque, and mystic hidden corners. Stroll around the innumerable little alleys and admire the...

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Roman Agora

After a while, you will arrive at the Bathhouse of the Winds, the only public bath of Athens surviving at the present days. It dates from the first period of Turkish rule (1453 – 1669) and stands near the Roman forum and the Tower of the Winds.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Monastiraki Square

Passing by the Roman Forum, the Fethiye Mosque Museum and the Hadrian's Library, you will end up at Monastiraki Square, perhaps the oldest surviving square of the city. After the end of the tour, you can visit the flea market, one of the best places to buy just about anything...