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5 hours 30 minutes
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The Ideal Combination Tour! See the city center including two top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own.
Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS. Please have in mind that baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller.
Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
Tours run rain or shine.
If you selected WITHOUT Ticket option it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.). Tour Schedule Alignment: The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr) It's crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule. Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time. Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement. Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience. Additional info Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts. It is essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.
If you selected WITH Ticket everything is included
When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
Athens map
Athens guide magazine
English speaking professional guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance fees are not included; (can be booked as a separate option)
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With this option you have to buy the admission tickets on your own from the official sites.
With this option admission tickets are included
440 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wayne S,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
Overall, very good. However, the first portion of the tour was mediocre, at best, which was a "tour" through the subway station with a rapid fire narrative with an assortment of random facts without context or story, followed by a walk through a park with similar disjointed narrative. The tour of the Acropolis and museum was excellent with an engaging guide. Suggest only the Acropolis and museum tour.
Joel G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
It’s hot. Have a hat and sunscreen and water. Fantastic day. Do the entire tour with the guide including buying and getting a tour of the museum.
SCOTT C,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
The start of the starts at the bottom of escalator of the Metra station. If you use Google maps it takes you above the station. Once I figured that out and stopped being frustrated it was very pleasant. Lol! We were in a group of about 12 people and they issued us ear pieces to hear the guide as she talked and explained everything. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of Athens long history and we enjoyed the walk through all the places. After a couple hours we took a break and we went with another guide to tour the acropolis some stayed with the our original guide. The second guide was also nice and knowledgeable. It was harder to hear her on the ear piece. It kept sounding scratchy and when she turned her head away from the microphone I could barely hear her. We had skip the line access to the Acropolis which I thought was a must as seeing the line long like an amusement park ride. But speaking with other people later on I discovered they allow so many people an hour. So once that hour comes they almost get everyone through. At top of the Acropolis seeing the Parthenon and old sights were amazing. It was very windy at the top. The tour was definitely worth it.
Yonnie H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide Apollon was very informative & energetic. It was a very informative & pleasurable experience.
Karen E,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
This experience is like three tours in one! We had a fantastic day with a very knowledgable guide. The first part was a walking tour through the city, then we met up with more people before heading up to the hill to the ruins and ended our day with a tour of the Acropolis museum (which was only the two of us with our guide). I highly recommend going to the museum to get a better understanding of what you see at the ruins site. Tina walked us through the museum and did an excellent job of making the connections between what we had just seen throughout the ruins and the museum exhibits. We greatly appreciated that we were not rushed and that our guide spent extra time with us to make sure we saw everything. Tina's pride in her country, as well as, her love of history and mythology was evident throughout the entire day.
Operated by Athens Walking Tours