Acropolis and Museum Tour With Early Entry Ticket

Overview

Available languages

English

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 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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

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)

Options

TOUR WITHOUT TICKET

Admission ticket not included: With this option, it's up to you to buy the tickets from the official sites.

TOUR WITH TICKET 25

Tour WITH ticket : With this option the admission tickets to Acropolis are included

TOUR WITH TICKET

Admission tickets included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable experience!
Jeannine G,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an incredible tour with our guide Rina. We couldn’t believe her wealth of knowledge. Taking the early tour is the way to go!
Four friends in Athens
Patricia O,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour operator did a fantastic job! The meeting locations was clearly outlined with a reminder sent to us the day before. Recommend taking tour prior to the 9:00 am rush.
Acropolis and Museum guided tour
Anita C,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
María was our tour guide and was great! She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable of the history but made it relatable and fun! Definitely recommend!
Excellent choice
Nicholas H,,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The crowds were so large that the ability to enter early was super beneficial. Pan, The guide was amazing!
Great tour.
JohnBozeley,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A brilliant way to spend a morning being shown around the Acropolis and museum by a lovely knowledgeable and witty guide whose name I cant remember (absolutely shocking on my behalf) she was amazing. We were group No 22. During the summer months I recommend booking the morning tour as it gets very hot. Also if you are unsteady on your feet then take somewith you as there are a lot of pot holes and very shiny slippery rocks. Great tour and you get to see everything . You also dodge the queues to get in.
Marguerite knows her stuff!!!
Claire D,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
With 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
These 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fair amount of uphill walking but completely wort the trip. The guide was from Athens and was easy to understand and extremely knowledgeable.
This Amazing Tour Was a Highlight of our Trip!
I1062CMjuliek,,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
You simply will not find a more knowledgeable, professional, and engaging tour guide than Niobe! It was truly OUR privilege for our party of four adults to be on a group tour with her; we saw and learned more about the Acropolis and the Museum in our time with her than we would have been able to do in two+ days on our own! When we had areas of particular interest to us, Niobe happily pivoted to accommodate anything special we wanted to discuss and learn about -- things we NEVER would have seen and learned about otherwise. She was a pleasure to be with throughout our time together, and I am quite certain our broader group felt exactly the same way. We truly cannot recommend Niobe more highly; with her depth of knowledge and expert assistance, your visit to the Acropolis and the Museum will certainly be an absolute highlight of your trip!