Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour

4.9 (8 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

Come on a 4-hour tour to Athens' most important spot and step back in time! A friendly English-speaking guide, an expert with a license, will lead you through a journey of history and mythology at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis Museum, among the world's best, and be amazed by original masterpieces, brightly lit by natural sunlight. Check out ancient wonders through glass floors during excavations.

Choose the afternoon tour for a more relaxed experience with fewer people and milder temperatures. The heat is less, making it comfy for you. Plus, enjoy the beautiful colors of the setting sun – it's like magic, adding an extra layer of beauty to your time-travel adventure.

So, if you want to explore the Acropolis and its museum without waiting in long lines as at this time of day the crowd at the rock tends to be smaller, in the pleasant afternoon breeze, and with the stunning backdrop of the sun's colors, this tour is just right for you!

Options

Group Tour - No Entry Tickets

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.

Avoid the crowds: Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour

Entry tickets included: In this option the entry tickets are included. We provide them at the meeting point on the day of the tour.

What's included

  • Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
  • Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included.
  • Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & 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

What to expect

  1. Acropolis Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After your Acropolis tour, explore the nearby Acropolis Museum, just a short walk away. On the ground floor, discover artifacts showcasing Athenian daily life – from wedding customs and children's toys to healing techniques and religious practices.

    Moving to the first floor, get up close to mysterious ancient statues from the 6th century B.C. that once adorned the Acropolis. Walk alongside the Caryatids and large pieces from the Acropolis entrance, experiencing their grandeur.

    On the top floor, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Acropolis while admiring the original and artistically excellent Parthenon frieze. It's a chance to be fascinated by the unique history and artistry of Athens, all within reach of the Acropolis site.
  2. Theatre of Dionysus
    Pass by
    Feel the excitement as you explore the Theater of Dionysus, where numerous renowned ancient comedies and tragedies had their debut performances.
  3. Herod Atticus Odeon
    Pass by
    Proceed to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in honor of Herodes Atticus' wife.
  4. Propylaea
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Ascend to the entrance of the Acropolis, known as the Propylaea.
  5. Temple of Athena Nike
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the sights of the Temple of Athena Nike.
  6. Parthenon
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Stroll towards the Parthenon, devoted to the goddess Athena, the protector of Athens. Appreciate this pinnacle of 5th-century Doric order architecture.
  7. Erectheion
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Lastly, behold the Erechtheion, a distinctive architectural masterpiece celebrated for its asymmetrical design and supported by six 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 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.
  • Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Entrance tickets 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.
  • ID check required upon entry for reduced/free tickets holders
  • 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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