Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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.
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What's Included
✓ 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
✗ Not Included
- 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)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
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Stop 5
Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.
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Stop 6
Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
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Stop 7
Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
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Stop 8
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 & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
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Good to Know
- 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
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
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Special Instructions
- The entry tickets (if option "WITH THE ENTRY TICKETS INCLUDED" has been selected) will be given to you at the meeting point on the day of the tour.
- For our “WITHOUT TICKETS” option, please remember to buy your entry tickets to Acropolis & Museum BEFORE coming to the meeting point. The tour can be conducted only if you have the tickets in advance and on time before the starting hour of it.
- The tour can be conducted only if you have the tickets in advance and on time before the starting hour of it (by choosing the option with the entry tickets included) or if you have arranged to buy them from us.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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