Athens

Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Name: Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour
Brand: Athens Walking Tours
SKU: 2906NEWACROPOLIS
Price: 55.14 USD
Rating: 4.5 (806 reviews)

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Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes
Offered in: English

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Overview

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Walking tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with an expert guide
Take in breathtaking views of Athens from the Acropolis' summit
Upgrade to add tickets and reduce (though not always eliminate) wait time

What's Included

English speaking professional guide
Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
Small Group tour
Guided visit of the Acropolis
Guided visit of the Parthenon
Guided visit of the Erechtheion
Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
Guided visit of the Asclepeion
Earsets to better hear your guide
Athens Guide Magazine
Athens Map

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli
Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athina 117 42, Greece
Your guide, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli" located at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou st. Please be careful as there's also another Fresko in Athens. We are meeting at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli

End point

Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece

What To Expect

Meet your guide a short walk from the Acropolis and, after clearing security checks, head into the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with a skip-the-line service: Upgrade to prepay your tickets.

Explore the site with your guide, pausing to learn about each key element's history.

Admire the Theater of Dionysus, stop to marvel at the Propylaea main gate, take in the Temple of Athena Nike , and see the Erechtheion and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Of course, you'll enjoy an in-depth look at the Parthenon and a break to admire the view over Athens.

Next, head to the Acropolis Museum: Upgrade to prebook your tickets.

Your guide will focus on the highlights of this massive collection of Acropolis artifacts. Exit the museum together at the end of the tour or linger inside to explore further on your own.

Acropolis

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theater of Dionysus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eretteo (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Acropolis Museum

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
If you selected the 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.).
Bring a hat and wear sunscreen lotion
Brinng a bottle of water

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.
Backpacks are not allowed
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

806 reviews

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An excellent tour!

Jasper_C, Apr 2024

The tour guide appeared to highly professional in leading us through the waking tour of the acropolis Athens and Acropolis Museum. She eloquently presented the relevant historical facts, peppered with the classical Greek myths, greatly facilitated our understanding of what we saw. She took great care of each of us tour members (about 34 total), without leaving anyone behind. The tour company was also great: when we called informing them possible lateness, they sent a colleague waiting for us at the meeting point to hand us the entrance tickets and directed us catchup the flock so that we didn’t miss any presentations by the tour guide. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Jasper, thank you for the glowing review! We're so happy to hear you found the Acropolis and Museum tour excellent. Alexandra impresses us all with her professionalism, historical knowledge, and storytelling skills! We're proud to have guides who can weave classical myths into the tour, bringing history to life. Her attentiveness is commendable, ensuring everyone stays together and hears her insights. We're also thrilled that our team was able to assist with your potential lateness – you shouldn't miss a moment of the tour! Thank you again for recommending us. We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure in Athens someday!

Apollon was great!

Judith_D, Apr 2024

We had Apollon and he was amazing! So much great history and was so considerate of rest stops. We also did the museum tour. He knows so much! Great day. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Judith, thank you for your excellent review of our historical tour! It is always good to hear that you had a great day and that Apollon created an engaging experience for you. We flex our knowledgeable and considerate guides, and we're happy that Apollon's passion for history and attentiveness to your needs was up to your expectations. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for recommending our tour to others. We hope to welcome you back to Athens soon!

Breathtaking views of the Acropolis

Denise_R, Apr 2024

Our group tour was fantastic. The tour guide was knowledgeable and about to answer all of our questions. Please bring a bottle of water with you on the tour through the Acropolis. It’s a popular place to visit, and the lines can be long; but it’s totally worth the wait.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're so happy to hear the breathtaking views of the Acropolis lived up to the hype on your Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour! Our guide is surely a font of knowledge, expertly answering all questions and bringing the ancient city to life. Antonis definitely knows the importance of staying hydrated on a sunny Athenian adventure. And you're right, the wait can be long, but those panoramic views are absolutely worth it. Thanks for sharing your experience, Denise, your feedback reminds future travelers to pack a water bottle and an adventurous spirit for exploring the Acropolis!

Overall recommend this tour!

Nicole_H, Apr 2024

Katrina was very knowledgeable, organized and pleasant. We learned a lot! The tour of the acropolis and museum took closer to 4 hours. If you are doing the museum tour, you do have to walk from one site to the next.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Nicole, Thanks for recommending our Acropolis & Museum tour! We always suggest our best guides to share their knowledge with visitors and keep things enjoyable. Glad you learned a lot!

Great tour

Alison_B, Apr 2024

Excellent tour, we highly recommend. Yiannis was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave interesting details and told great stories.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Alison, thank you for your kind words! It warms our hearts to hear that you had a great experience on your tour with Giannis. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Feel free to book again with Athens Walking Tours!

Brought history to life

Gill_M, Mar 2024

Our guide, Margaret, was so knowledgeable & enthusiastic that she brought the Acropolis, Temples & the artifacts in the Museum to life.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for such a fantastic review! We at Athens Walking Tours are thrilled to hear Margaret brought history to life for you on the Acropolis and Museum tour! It truly means a lot. Her devotion to Athens and its incredible past fuels our tours, and we are so happy it resonated with you too. Thanks for choosing Athens Walking Tours, you can always come back for another tour!

Acropolis Tour

Gavin_C, Mar 2024

Very knowledgeable tour guide, great experience with museum. Well organised tour. Get prepaid tickets to avoid lining up

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Gavin, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our Athens Walking Tour well-organized and enjoyed the experience with our knowledgeable guide. Prepaid tickets are indeed a great way to skip the lines and make the most of your time. We hope to welcome you back for another enriching experience soon.

You've got to do this tour!

SimoneLouise_H, Mar 2024

The entire tour experience was well planned and paced. The meeting point was easy to find. Our tour guide George N was fantastic id recommend him to anyone. It was a good mix of information and fun conversations. It gets busy so go for the earliest tour that you can. I'd do this tour again if I'm back in athens x

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour experience and found it well-organized and engaging. We're especially proud of George – it's wonderful to see his knowledge and personality shine through. We agree that early tours are the way to go, and we love that you'd consider touring with us again.

A great experience with Yanni and Viator

MaryHarrison_S, Mar 2024

My Sister and I spent about 5 hours with Yanni, at the Acropolis, Pantheon and Archeological Museum. He was extraordinarily knowledgeable about everything we saw. More than that, he provided the information in the form of stories, which made it so much easier to remember the details and relate events to each other. Yanni was also patient and attentive to all the visitors in the group. It was a wonderful experience and well worth the cost.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Mary, Thank you for choosing Athens Walking Tours and for sharing such a glowing review about Yannis. Reviews like this make us incredibly proud of our guides! We'll be sure to let Yannis and the entire team know how much you enjoyed your experience.

Brought the Acropolis to life

Kristy_C, Feb 2024

Our guide Tina gave us a lot of context to what we were looking at. Without her pointing out parts of the Parthenon, we would've missed a lot of the details. Big chunks of the original sculptures are in the Acropolis Museum, and so you get to see them up close... So the museum visit really gave us even more appreciation for the works of art (and increased annoyance at how many original pieces were carted off to the British Museum - who still refuses to give it back to this day!).

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Your review is valuable to us, thank you so much for taking the time to write! We always strive to ensure our guides go beyond the basic facts, offering a deeper appreciation for the history and artistry on display. Tina's expertise is a perfect example of how we achieve this. We share your sentiment about the pieces in the British Museum - they are a significant part of our heritage. Thank you again for choosing Athens Walking Tours, and for sharing your thoughts and sentiments. We wish you all the best in your travels!

Excellent guided tour of Acropolis!

Sindhu_J, Jan 2024

Excellent guided tour of the acropolis ruins, and the acropolis museum by Anna! Tour guide was very knowledgeable. She knew of updated information of archaeological events surrounding historical pieces. She was able to weave together a story that kept our children, ages, 10 and 12 captivated. it was interactive, she asked questions, and answered our questions as well. Did not feel rushed. Whole tour took about 3.5 hours. I would strongly recommend purchasing option that includes museum tickets, it is a much smoother process and allows you to skip the line on busy days to the acropolis museum.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our guided tour! We're delighted that you found our licensed guide's storytelling engaging for both you and your young children. Our guides are passionate about creating interactive and informative experiences for all ages, and it's always rewarding to hear that they are successful. It's great to know that skipping the lines made your experience smoother. We proud ourselves in providing the most convenient and inclusive experiences for our customers!

Great Tour

Jason_M, Nov 2023

We had a great archaeologist guide who spoke excellent English. He was easy to hear and understand, especially with the microphone packs provided. The many stops during the ascent of the Acropolis were timed perfectly to make the ascent manageable for persons of all ages and abilities. We had a great time!

Great tour

PeterJun_S, Nov 2023

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed both the Acropolis and museum tour. The museum tour focused on the highlights, but there was a lot more to see in the museum. We suggest to plan for some extra time after the tour to explore the rest of the museum on your own.

Your best way to really experience the Acropolis

Sean_T, Nov 2023

Our guide Margertia was very open and interactive with the group; easy to hear through the provided earphones. We felt that this kind of tour was the best way to really learn about the history of Athens and the Acropolis. The pace was good; the average fitness of our group was balanced; this is necessary since the tour involves a lot of walking, much of it up hill (both ways - in the snow! ok, just kidding). Note, you will be on your feet for essentially 4 hours. The autumn timing of our tour allowed for manageable crowds. There were enough opportunities provided to stop and experience the spaces and take pictures. A final stop at the Acropolis Museum was a highlight and added to our understanding of the period and art and construction.

Excellent tour. From...

Irina_S, Nov 2023

Excellent tour. From booking (detailed information, including options), to checking in (recommend doing it in advance to get your listening devise adn tickets if applicable, then snack, have coffee on or buy water from an arrays of shops near by, before starting the tour). Our guide was knowledgeable, considerate and caring. While climbing to the top of Acropolis, she was stopping at regular intervals, trying to keep us in the shadow and even sitting down where possible during her informative talks, photo taking etc. (it was a hot day). Recommend without any reservations.

Good tour

Allan_D, Nov 2023

Guide was knowledgeable and patient. We don’t have to weight in any lines for tickets. Glad we toured the museum too.

Great guide, great tour, great day!

filipe_v, Nov 2023

Our guide Olesya was great! She is very, very knowledgeable and was graceful sharing with us a wonderful tour.

Go on this Acropolis Tour !

Ruth_S, Nov 2023

Fascinating tour! Our guide Demetrius was so knowledgeable. We were very impressed with him. The museum was amazing. Highly recommend!

Informative and efficient!

Craig_T, Oct 2023

Learning about the history of the Acropolis and seeing the highlights of the museum. Informative and efficient.

Must see with a guide to appreciate fully!

Shirley_V, Oct 2023

The incredible architecture they were capable…Our guide helped us appreciate the amazing details as well as the history. The restoration is so impressive.

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