Guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum in Athens
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Guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum in Athens

4.9/5

Excellent
9 reviews
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$58.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Skip the lines to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum (if selected)
  • Marvel at the remains of temples and monuments from Ancient Greece
  • Discover the Theatre of Dionysus, the first theatre of humanity
  • Listen to the history of the monuments from licensed tour guides
What to expect

Choose the option that suits you best:

  • Option 1: guided tour with entrance tickets to the Acropolis and Museum not included
  • Option 2: guided tour with entrance tickets to the Acropolis and Museum included

Travel back in time on an informative and fun tour of the Acropolis of Athens, guided by a field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site through a journey into history, mythology, and storytelling.

Visit the unique Acropolis hill. Admire the Dionysus Theatre, where famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. Walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On top of the hill, visit the Propylea Temple of Nike and the Erechtheion Temple. Explore the Parthenon, which is the most important symbol of democracy and Western civilisation.

Continue with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. 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. Explore the first floor, where exhibited artefacts reveal facets of the Athenian daily life. Get to know wedding customs, children's favourite toys, healing techniques, and religious practices. On the final floor of the museum, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, admire the original, unique in concept and artistic excellence, Parthenon frieze.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Permanent exhibitions
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Tips
Where

Mitsaion 2, Athens 117 42, Greece

Meeting point:
Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
  • Not recommended for children under 6 years

Not allowed:

  • Baby strollers and luggage, or large bags, are not allowed
  • Video recording of the tour guide, as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.), are not permitted

Know in advance:

  • If you choose the option without tickets, you should purchase your entry tickets to the Acropolis and Museum at least one day before the tour, and contact the local provider to confirm appropriate time slots. You'll find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
  • If you do not purchase tickets ahead of arrival, bear in mind that the local operator can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid in cash
  • In case you want to buy the tickets from the local operator, you should inform them several days before the tour
  • There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to the Acropolis
  • You'll enter the Acropolis Museum through a separate entrance
  • To provide better service, the guide may change the order of the sites included in the tour
  • The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
  • Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
  • At the Acropolis Hill, it won't be possible to use the elevator
  • Photography is permitted throughout the tour
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Provider
ATHENIAN TOURS
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9 /5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    James M

    Verified booking

    4.6

    October 31, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends


    Well organised. Very informed guide who gave an excellent tour of the ancient sites.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    October 1, 2025

    How refreshing it was to experience Dora explain the development and progression of the Parthenon Athens. Navigating up the south side and meandering effortlessly around the artefacts and upwards was a rare treat. Great job!

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    June 19, 2025

    Efficient office issuing instructions & audio, so that we could hear our guide throughout the tour. Only downside was no toilets at Athena Travel after journey in, but lovely cafe Caelum down the road for breakfast. Very knowledgeable guide who paced it well & stopped for talks in shade! Fab tour!

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    April 17, 2025

    Our tour guide was great. Very informative.

  • E

    Elaine

    Verified booking

    5

    August 24, 2025

    Traveled with family

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    March 19, 2024

    Guide was very knowledgeable and managed to keep everyone entertained during tour

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