Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

Duration2h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French

Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

Travel back in time on a 2 or 4 hours Skip-the-tickets-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 (if option selected), 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.

Options

Italian Acropolis Tour

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon: Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour in Italian. NO MUSEUM VISIT
Duration: 2 hours
Standard group size: up to 24 people

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

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 Premium Max 10

Acropolis Small Group Tour: This option includes the guided visit of Acropolis in a small group of up to 10 people. Entry ticket included in the price.
Museum not included: The Acropolis Museum is not visited on this tour option and therefore the ticket of the museum is not included.
Duration: 2 hours

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

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

French Acropolis Tour

Acropolis Tour in French: French-guided tour of the Acropolis. Tickets included. NO MUSEUM VISIT
Duration: 2 hours
Standard group size: up to 24 people

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)

What to expect

Acropolis
25m · Admission ticket not included

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
2h · Admission ticket not included

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.
Parthenon
30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Theatre of Dionysus
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
15m · Admission ticket not included

Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
Temple of Athena Nike
Pass by

Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Erectheion
20m · Admission ticket not included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742, located at the corner of Mitseon Street and Strataion Street. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

End point

Additional information

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.
ID check required upon entry for reduced/free tickets holders
The tour lasts 1.5–2 hours for the Acropolis only, or 3–4 hours for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
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.

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