Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour connects the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum into one complete story. Rather than seeing monuments and artifacts separately, you first explore the Acropolis with an expert guide, then continue to the museum to understand how its sculptures, reliefs, and architectural elements once belonged to the temples above.
With a small group and a licensed local guide, the experience is paced, informative, and easy to follow, helping first-time visitors grasp the historical, artistic, and human context behind the sites. Pre-reserved tickets ensure smooth entry, while the museum visit—including the Parthenon Gallery and Archaic Gallery—adds depth and clarity that a standalone visit can’t provide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During High Season pre-reserved tickets can be very popular at certain time slots which can lead to people waiting in the "pre-reserved ticket holders" queue
No wheelchairs, walkers, nor elevator access available during the tour. Please consider mobility limitations before booking
Strollers of any kind are not allowed. Kids under 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Our tours depart sharp on time as we have specific entry times reserved for the Acropolis.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes. It is not possible to join our tours after they started. No refunds will be due if you are late.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Please wear proper walking shoes. Flipflops, slippers, sandals are not recommended.
Getting to the meeting spot from the port may need extra time, please consider using the metro. Tours depart with 5 minutes grace period
What To Expect
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Meet your small group at the Acropolis metro station and get acquainted with your licensed Greek guide, who will outline the day’s itinerary before you begin your walk through the Acropolis.
Acropolis
Escape the crowds and explore the Acropolis on a carefully paced small-group walking tour led by an expert local guide. As you walk through this legendary site, you’ll be immersed in the history, mythology, and ideas that shaped ancient Greece and continue to influence the world today. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll skip the long queues and begin your visit smoothly. Rising above Athens, the Acropolis is the city’s most iconic monument—a symbol of artistic brilliance, civic pride, and architectural achievement. Your guided walk includes the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the legendary Parthenon, each revealing a different layer of ancient Athenian life and belief.
Options
Group tour in German
Choose this option to enjoy a group tour in German.
Group tour in English
What‘s Included
Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
Expert local guide
Headsets to hear the guide better
Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis
Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis Museum
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,949 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eva was a great tour...
Meredith J,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eva was a great tour guide operator for our acropolis tour. I will say it was hard to find the tour as a lot of other tours leave from the same spot and after people started gathering the sign for Walks in Europe went missing. But the tour itself was great. She took us on the best possible path and gave us a lot of insight that we were looking for. My husband and I highly recommend doing the museum tour plus the acropolis tour as Eva went into a lot of greater detail in there that we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise from just doing the acropolis tour itself. The earpiece was also extremely helpful as there are a lot of other tours going on at one time and helps you easily understand what Eva is saying and block out the other tours. Eva was great at navigating the crowds and could tell she was a highly respected tour guide in the area with how the acropolis staff and museum treated her. Would take another tour from Walks in Europe again!
Great guide.
Thomas G,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Given the crowds (even in late May), hard to imagine doing this without a guide. Ours ably dealt with the kids and a person unable to make the climb while getting the rest of us to the top and through the museum in time and without seeming rushed.
It can be hot and...
Kelly S,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It can be hot and surfaces are polished and slippery to walk on. Our guide gave us plenty of time but I suggest bringing an umbrella for shade. The Acropolis tour and museum are a must do when in Athens..
Highly recommend
Rebecca B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide and tour. Length of tour and knowledge of guide was excellent. The smaller size of group was also ideal for us
Great walking trip with knowledgeable guide
marcrodwaymaccom,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The walk was great and Maria was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot from her and would definitely recommend it.
You Must Do This In Athens!
Jeremy P,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family which includes my spouse and our two teenagers booked the Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket. We had an amazing time. Our guide was Maria and she was fearless. She made sure the entire group had priority when leading us through the competing tour groups. She had an immense knowledge of the Acropolis and made the guided tour educational and exciting. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
Exceptional Tour
Rosa G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was exceptional but you must be able to climb uphill on uneven and slippery surfaces. Once you enter the Acropolis there are no rest rooms until you exit. Our guide was Maria and she is very passionate about the history of Greece. We learned a lot about the history of the Acropolis and during the tour she made sure our group stayed together and followed her pink umbrella or hat. There were a lot of tourists and we visited on June 7 at 9:00 am. This tour was not inexpensive but it was worth it. I had to pinch myself when I realized I finally made it to Greece and was able to tour the Acropolis!
Viator Tour Exceptional
Judy H,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very hot and steep climb. Anyone with health issues should be aware of this. Suggested clothing might be helpful such as hats and sun screen. Go early..
This was a great tour!...
Amanda F,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! Our guide had great information about all of the stops on the tour and she was good at keeping our group together in the crowds.
Tour of the acropolis and museum
Sandra P,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour of the acropolis is a hike over uneven ground and good shoes are required. Frosso was our guide. She was terrific! Passionate about the history and able to give so much details while making it interesting and relatable. She made many stops and we had plenty of time for pictures and questions. We didn’t feel rushed or like we were waiting. She lead us through the crowds with ease and explained where she would be if you got caught up behind another tour. I would definitely recommend
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