Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour | 3 hours to 4 hours

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Private Acropolis and Museum
2 Adults x $680.33
$1,360.66
Approx Total
$1,360.66
Entry tickets included
Shared tour with tickets
2 Adults x $103.62
$207.24
Approx Total
$207.24
Acropolis & Museum with ticket: A Guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, including entrance tickets
Group Tour - No Entry Tickets
2 Adults x $57.57
$115.14
Approx Total
$115.14
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.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Outside Acropolis metro station opposite the Crescendo cafe, near the escalators of the Acropolis Metro station (follow the exit Makriyianni/Dionysiou Arepagitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    25 minutes

  • 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.

    2 hours

  • Parthenon

    Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture.

    30 minutes

  • Teatro Di Dioniso (Pass By)

    Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.

  • Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

    Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.

  • Propylaea

    Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.

    15 minutes

  • Tempio Di Athena Nike (Pass By)

    Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.

  • Erectheion

    Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

1058 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    960
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    18
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Wonderful Greek History Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Alex, was phenomenal! He was engaging, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum which made for a spectacular tour! 10/10 would recommend the tour with him as the guide!

Wonderful Greek History Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Alex, was phenomenal! He was engaging, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum which made for a spectacular tour! 10/10 would recommend the tour with him as the guide!

Wonderful Greek History Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Alex, was phenomenal! He was engaging, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum which made for a spectacular tour! 10/10 would recommend the tour with him as the guide!

Wonderful Greek History Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide, Alex, was phenomenal! He was engaging, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum which made for a spectacular tour! 10/10 would recommend the tour with him as the guide!

Great tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

Wonderful tour of Acropolis, the Pantheon and the Acropolis Museum. The museum was extra interesting because our tour guide, Alex, walked us through pointing out the highlights and how they fit into what we had already toured at the original sites. Alex is a font of information and an excellent Athens ambassador.

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