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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Acropolis & Museum with ticket: A Guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, including entrance tickets
Entry tickets included
Acropolis Hill and Parthenon visit only. The Acropolis Museum isn't included.
1,162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kevin B,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
Very informative guide and very interesting tour of the Acropolis. Lots of information. We were here in mid May and it was plenty hot. I cannot imagine doing this in the heat of the summer with all the crowds.
Pam C,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
This was the best tour of our time in Athens. Our guide, Natasha, couldn’t have done a better job. She was not only extremely knowledgeable but knew how to interact with everyone in our group. She kept the pace up but had several shaded stops where all could catch their breath. This tour was amazing but also would not recommend if someone had any kind of physical limitations. Highly recommend!
Erik P,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
Good tour. Recommend this tour. Felt like you need more time to see everything though. It was a good experience. No complaints.
Cindy P,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
Informative, entertaining, be ready to walk and climb stairs which were no problem really, there are no bathrooms at the office meeting place, learned a lot!
Diane S,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
Excellent tour with a great guide. Lots of walking for some. It took about 3.5 hours so fairly long. It ended in the museum and one could stay as long as desired after the tour.
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