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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair and strollers accessible; not suitable for people with mobility impairments, children under 6, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions
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. 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.
Elevator use to the Acropolis is not permitted on group tours
Our guides may adjust the order of sites for your comfort
Choose the private option for a more flexible start time
Entrance tickets: If you booked with tickets, your guide will hand them to you at the meeting point. If you booked without tickets, please buy them online at least 24h in advance (ask us for the correct time slot), or you may purchase them from us (30€ Acropolis / 20€ Museum per person, adult tickets only) only if you notify us, at least 24h in advance, to ensure availability.
Punctuality is crucial due to strict Acropolis entry times; latecomers cannot be accommodated and no refunds are possible
Meeting point: Athenian Tours Office, Mitseon 2, 11742 Athens (short walk from Acropolis Metro). From the Port of Piraeus allow 30–40 minutes by taxi, longer in morning traffic
The Acropolis is on a steep hill; some paths are slippery when wet
Bring water, hat, sunglasses, and umbrella if it rains (no cafés on site, only a water fountain)
Audio quality may occasionally be affected by other groups’ equipment
Please note: On days when the Acropolis or Acropolis Museum offers free entry, our tour prices are adjusted accordingly, ensuring you are not charged for these complimentary tickets.
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 To Expect
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.
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.
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
Acropolis entry tickets (unless option selected)
Acropolis Museum entry ticket (unless option selected)
Options
Acropolis+Museum WITHOUT tickt
Admission Tickets Not Included: Tickets to the Acropolis and to the Acropolis Museum are NOT included in the price.
Acropolis and Museum visit: choose this option to visit the Acropolis Hill and Parthenon in a guided tour followed by the visit of the Acropolis Museum.
Duration: 4 hours
Shared group tour
Private Acropolis and Museum
Entry tickets included: to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
Private tour
Duration: 4 hours
Acropolis tour WITHOUT ticket
Admission Ticket Not Included: The entry ticket to the Acropolis is NOT included in the price.
Acropolis Guided Walking Tour: choose this option to visit the Acropolis Hill and Parthenon. The Acropolis Museum is NOT visited.
Duration: 2 hours
Shared group tour
Acropolis WITH entrance ticket
Acropolis Tickets Included: Entrance to the Acropolis is included in the price.
Acropolis Guided Walking Tour: choose this option to visit the Acropolis Hill and Parthenon. The Acropolis Museum is NOT visited.
Duration: 2 hours
Shared group tour
Acropolis & Museum WITH Ticket
Admission Tickets Included: Entrance tickets to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum are included in the price
Acropolis and Museum Visit: choose this option to visit the Acropolis Hill and Parthenon in a guided tour followed by the visit of the Acropolis Museum.
Duration: 4 hours
Shared group tour
Reviews
1,782 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Acropolis
Robert C,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour guide and quite knowledgeable. Great personality with all quests. Made our day in Athens worthwhile!
Much better with a guide
Lynda M,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Visited the acropolis before but it was SO much better with our guide, Angel. She showed us all around the site, was full of fascinating facts and just good fun. Brought it all to life.
Perfect
bertrandh947,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Aigli, super guide who made us live a very pleasant moment. It was really interesting ! Thank you again!
Acropolis Mythology
Garrett D,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a beautiful day visiting the Acropolis. Our guide Natasha was friendly and knowledgeable with many great stories. We learned a lot that day about mythology and religion. Natasha was also very engaging and was able to answer all questions! Highly recommend this tour!
Angel was a fantastic guide
anne s,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Angel was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable and shared it with a great mix of realism & humour. Would definitely recommend this tour. Museum tour price is extra to basic - didn’t do that but others in group did & said she was continually engaging & informative.
Great day out full of history
Jag K,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was the best guide ever!!! Her knowledge was amazing and she stayed with us when we do the museum add in tour. So glad I swapped to her at the meeting point as she was brilliant.
It was an amazing...
shivani b,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience to hear the history and visit not only the acropolis but the museum as well. I learned a lot about the history and meaning behind things.
So much history!
Stephen K,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was a bottomless pit of historical knowledge! No matter what question was asked she could immediately fire back with a whole story around the answer. It was an amazing tour. 5 stars, easy!
Golden Century
dbmoh,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the best you have to see from ancient Greek culture. You don't have anywhere else to go. I don't know why the locals aren't here every day.
Extremely informative tour
Indrajit J,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely informative tour . Guide bought the monuments to life with most ivivid insights demistyfing the ancients! Far better than we could have done on our own .
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