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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Travel back in time on a 4 hours Skip-the-line informative and fun tour to the most significant monument in Athens. This tour is guided by an English speaking field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through a journey into history, mythology and storytelling. The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, which has been ranked among the top Museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.

Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request

If you opted for the "WITHOUT tickets" choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour (around 35 euros per person). We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.

Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.

Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.

We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours

Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis

The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.

Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.

Audio quality may be affected by other groups' equipment during crowded times.

Not suitable for children under 6 years old

Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected)

Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)

Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum

English speaking licensed guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.

Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill

What To Expect

1

Acropolis

Meet your guide at our office at Mitseon 2, Athens, 11742, at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. Take a short break before you continue to the Acropolis Museum, during which you can use the bathroom.

25 minutes•Admission Not Included
2

Acropolis Museum

Right after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children's favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

Options

Private Acropolis and Museum

Entry tickets included

Acropolis only - No Museum

Acropolis Hill and Parthenon visit only. The Acropolis Museum isn't included.

Group Tour - No Entry Tickets

Entry tickets not included: For the without tickets option, ask for instructions for the correct time slot per ticket, before you buy them on your own.

Shared tour with tickets

Acropolis & Museum with ticket: A Guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, including entrance tickets

Reviews

4.83

1,320 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • The pace of the tour was...

    Barbara B,

    Jul 2, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The pace of the tour was good. Our guide Nike was very informative and knew a lot of facts! I would recommend this to others.

  • Good

    Purav P,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Great to see the acropolis. Amazing guide. Early start but opportunities to beat the crowd were missed due to unnecessary breaks. Could have been better managed specifically on a hot day.

  • Overall felt like we got...

    Elizabeth B,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Overall felt like we got spewed facts for 4 hours. Not a lot of interesting stories or engagement. We’ve done other Viator tours before and had very different guides who we absolutely loved - not the case here

  • Acropolis and museum tour

    Elizabeth W,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent tour! We learned so much and really enjoyed our experienced and knowledgeable guide.

  • The tour was excellent;...

    amandagomez1,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was excellent; as well as our guide. The weather was over 100 degrees, but the guide still made it wonderful and engaging. Learned so much while seeing such great pieces of history. Highly recommend. Also, wear comfy shoes!

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4.83
1,320 reviews
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