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Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour
(18) Reviews
Athina
About
Escape the heat and crowds with early morning access to the Acropolis, guided by an expert who brings its history to life on this engaging group tour. Continue your journey through the charming Plaka district, where you’ll stroll along its cobblestone streets and admire significant historical landmarks that capture the essence of Athens' rich heritage.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio devices for clear commentary
Small group experience
Early Acropolis access
Guided tour through the charming streets of Plaka old town.
Licensed tour guide
Entrance fees to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
Hotel pick up/drop off service
Entrance fee - Acropolis of Athens (unless option with the fee included is selected)
Meeting Points
Departure
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.
Return
Monastiraki
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Kindly note that you will need to purchase the entrance 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.
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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.
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Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour
(18) Reviews
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About
Escape the heat and crowds with early morning access to the Acropolis, guided by an expert who brings its history to life on this engaging group tour. Continue your journey through the charming Plaka district, where you’ll stroll along its cobblestone streets and admire significant historical landmarks that capture the essence of Athens' rich heritage.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Audio devices for clear commentary
Small group experience
Early Acropolis access
Guided tour through the charming streets of Plaka old town.
Licensed tour guide
Entrance fees to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
Hotel pick up/drop off service
Entrance fee - Acropolis of Athens (unless option with the fee included is selected)
Meeting Points
Departure
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.
Return
Monastiraki
Itinerary
1
Theater 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.
10 minutes
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, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
2 hours
3
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.
10 minutes
4
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 old whitewashed mansions with the carved wooden or imposing iron doors and the colorful painted shutter. Find hidden gems of unspoiled beauty and magnificent views and learn secrets unknown even to many Athenians.
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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.
10 minutes
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Monastiraki
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 or continue strolling and enjoy your lunch or your coffee at one of the little, picturesque shops, creating memories of a lifetime.
