Acropolis and Museum Tour With Early Entry Ticket
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Escape the midday rush and experience the true majesty of Athens on our Early Entry: Acropolis & Museum tour. Step back in time as you explore the iconic Acropolis before the crowds arrive. Marvel at the Parthenon under the soft morning light and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Greece. Then, delve into the treasures of the Acropolis Museum, where artifacts bring the stories of this incredible civilization to life. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and discover the wonders of Athens at their most serene.
Please note, even in the morning, it can still be hot and crowded and that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option please follow the instructins on your voucher to buy the Acropolis Tickets
On days when entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance ticket is already deducted from the tour price.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-ticket-line service if you buy WITH ticket option
Athens Map
Earsets to enjoy clear audio during the tour
Professional local licensed guide
Athens Guide magazine for ideas on things to do
Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Food and beverages
Gratuity (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
What To Expect
Theatre of Dionysus
Witness the birthplace of drama at the Theatre of Dionysus, where tiered seating carved into the hillside offers a glimpse into the audience experience of Athenian tragedies and comedies.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Hear echoes of the past at the Odeon, an ancient Roman theatre built into the Acropolis, as it continues to host music concerts and performances today.
Options
TOUR WITH TICKET
Admission tickets included
TOUR WITH TICKET 25
Tour WITH ticket : With this option the admission tickets to Acropolis are included
TOUR WITHOUT TICKET
Admission ticket not included: With this option, it's up to you to buy the tickets from the official sites.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent choice
Nicholas H,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crowds were so large that the ability to enter early was super beneficial. Pan, The guide was amazing!
Marguerite knows her stuff!!!
Claire D,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything was as described when booking. The day was hot. There was lots of walking. But the overall feeling of the tour was captivating and interesting - it was a true honour to be there. Marguerite, our tour guide was charming, enthusiastic and above all passionately knowledgeable about her subject. To hold us all enthralled for over four hours without a script was impressive and inspiring. Her thrilling understanding of her country’s history was uplifting and made me feel like I was actually stepping back in time - bravo and thank you.
Great tour of the amazing Acropolis
trish t,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00With the heat in Athens at the time we travelled, it was definitely great to do this to her first thing in the morning. Our guide was very knowledgeable and there was plenty of time to explore the acropolis both with her and for a little while on our own as well. It is also worth paying the extra to enter the museum. It is quite incredible what they have created there. You are left in the museum to explore at your leisure once the tour has finished. It is worth noting that the entrance to the museum with this tour does not include the ruins that have been discovered underneath the museum. In order to view those ruins, you need to pay for another entry into the museum. This could be something that could be improved on by Viator or the tour operator. We didn’t feel it was worth paying for another full museum entry in order to see those ruins.
Great time
Melissa A,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00These kind folks were amazing to work with. We had one difficult time after another starting with a delayed flight into Greece, we were unable to make our reserved timed and Athens Walking Tour host was gracious and rescheduled for the following day. The day of our scheduled time, we could not find our guide, and once again -the host was able to call and locate us. We were greeted with nothing less but kindness. Helene-I think I spelled her name correctly- was fantastic at helping and entertaining us “out of towners” We had a wonderful experience because of their willingness to go the extra mile and help us when needed!!!! Thank you so much and I highly recommend!!
A fair amount of uphill...
Michael R,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fair amount of uphill walking but completely wort the trip. The guide was from Athens and was easy to understand and extremely knowledgeable.
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