Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an expert guide, discover the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and visit world-famous monuments including the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike. Absorb jaw-dropping views of Athens from the acropolis’ summit, and learn about the evocative ruins. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, where glass floors reveal excavation sites. Entrance fees not included.
Please be aware 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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option follow the instructions on your voucher to book your tickets
Bring a hat and wear sunscreen lotion
Brinng a bottle of water
Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
Tours run rain or shine.
Backpacks are not allowed
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: Please have in mind that baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis, archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided visit of the Erechtheion
Small Group tour
Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
Athens Map
Guided visit of the Asclepeion
Earsets to better hear your guide
Guided visit of the Parthenon
Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
Athens Guide Magazine
English speaking professional guide
Guided visit of the Acropolis
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Acropolis
Ascend the sacred hill of the Acropolis and immerse yourself in the architectural marvels of ancient Greece. The iconic Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awaits your exploration.
Theatre of Dionysus
Experience the origin of theatre itself at the Theatre of Dionysus. Its hillside seating, carved into the rock, offers a unique glimpse into how ancient Athenian audiences experienced their tragedies and comedies.
Options
Tour WITH admission ticket
WITH TICKET: : With this option, admission tickets to the Acropolis are included in the price
Tour WITHOUT ticket
WITHOUT ticket:: With this option, It's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site for the correct time slot.
Tour With admission ticket 25
Acropolis & Museum & Tickets: With this option the admission tickets to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum are included
Reviews
946 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow. Rina was a wealth of...
Beverly C,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow. Rina was a wealth of information. My husband was a bit hobbled due to a knee replacement in June. She was very patient and helpful. This is a great tour. All the ruins were explained in detail as were the exhibits in the museum.
Unforgettable Athens
AntoineWaterfall,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Acropolis and its Museum. We recommend visiting the Museum before visiting the Acropolis. Indeed, the friezes detailed in restoration or not in the museography are better visible in the Muse. Thus the chronology of the carved decorations, the architecture of the models, and also the objects of art give the measure of the great Athenian civilization. The Museum is also a very beautiful architectural project (one of the most beautiful museums in the world to emphasize its real museographic qualities), remarkable in its cultural respect for what it presents (not at all 'have you seen'), beautiful course (this is really among the Ancient Greeks), functioning as a real case. Very nice effects of terraces, glass facades and interior curtains. Good Museum cafeteria, beautiful salads, cordial Service. The Acropolis we don't comment: we love it! The shopping district with its marble-paved streets is also worth it. Well-matched shops and beautiful presentations (fashion, jewelry, antiques, souvenirs), friendly manager.
Excellent tour
Anne M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed the museum. We have toured the acropolis before and we learned a lot more thanks to our guide on this trip.
Tour guide Yolanda AMAZING
Nicole I,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide YOLANDA was so informative about the history of the Acropolis and museum. She was great!
Great tour even in the rain
Vickie O,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the Acropolis tour and the museum tour with Maria. She was excellent and provided much information we would not have otherwise been exposed to. It rained during the entire tour, but they provided rain gear for all. The Acropolis is naturally very slippery due to the terrain ( hilly and lots of marble), but the rain made it more difficult. Maria was undaunted by the weather and maintained ongoing commentary. She was also very patient and took extra care to assure we were all okay. Great tour even in the rain!
Fascinating Journey - Excellent Tour
Devin H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide, of course the Acropolis is a once in a lifetime event and the guide really communicated well. Plenty of breaks, but there's no getting out of a lot of walking.
smd
Susan D,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Margarita, was very knowledgeable and informative. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning on visiting Athens.
Acropolis
Tony O,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The actual event was fantastic, but the tour guide was not very interesting. She spoke anecdotally too much and not about the historical significance of the subject, essentially taking away valuable time of allowing us to take photos.
Crowded tour with repetitive and patronizing guide
Joanne S,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00They falsely advertise max of 24 people, yet there were 31 of us. Guide was knowledgeable but not friendly (as advertised) or engaging. Very repetitive.
Energetic guide and energetic tour
Karin L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really got a good sense of several different areas of Athens and then followed up going back to some of the site. Our guide Rena was very invested in helping us take photos and making sure we saw everything too best advantage including the soldiers changing guard. Super fun time and super fun group. I rode the regular bike and didn't have any problems with the terrain but I am a regular bike rider so not sure if someone without such practice would do well on a regular bike. Perhaps consider ebike but definitely worth your time and effort. Super fun and I had energy left to walk all day!
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