Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Overview
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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
Acropolis
Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station 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.
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.
Options
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.
Private Acropolis and Museum
Entry tickets included
Acropolis only - No Museum
Acropolis Hill and Parthenon visit only. The Acropolis Museum isn't included.
Shared tour with tickets
Acropolis & Museum with ticket: A Guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, including entrance tickets
Reviews
1,244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks for a great day!
Julie B,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide. Great organization by tour company. Whisper devices were good quality. If in Athens longer, we would definitely book another tour with this group.
Acropolis Wow!
Kathy L,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time on an afternoon tour with Angel. She was an excellent and knowledgeable guide in the temples and the museum. This is a hard climb in the heat, but she gave good suggestions for the not-as-young tourists. Don't miss this experience!
Tour guide made the tour outstanding.
Emilio M,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful and detailed tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable (she is an archeologist) and clearly knew what she was talking about and describing. Glad we chose early June as I understand the weather can get unbearably hot very soon. Enjoyed every moment of the tour.
Excellent, would do again
Richard S,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Communication from the agency was excellent. Directions were easy to follow. Our guide, Bernie, was excellent. His English was great, his pace was good and he checked in on the group to make sure we were ok. A great, simple tour of the Acropolis. Just what we wanted.
Greek History
Barry K,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided little details normally would miss. Museum was very good.
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