Acropolis E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Athens City Audio Tour
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3.81 out of 5 stars Based on 16 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor
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Athens, Greece
2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Overview
Experience the Acropolis of Athens and South Slope at your own pace with a time-slotted ticket for the Acropolis Hill, and a captivating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to admire the unparalleled excellence of ancient Greek architecture. In addition, a self-guided audio walking city tour to discover Athens.
Put on your headphones and discover the archaeological site of the theatre of Dionysus, the relics of the Asclepieion, the stunning Odeon of Herodes of Atticus, the temple of Athena Nike, the majestic Propylaea, the Parthenon in its sheer beauty, the peculiar temple of Erechtheum and the Belvedere viewpoint, through the power of storytelling.
Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative.
What's Included
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps)
- Adult entry e-ticket with time - slot of your choice for the Acropolis Hill
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Athens 105 58
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Propylaia
Your tour begins at the South Slopes entrance of the Acropolis, from where you’ll set out to experience the archaeological site of the theatre of Dionysus. Listen to the stories of the playful God of Wine and learn about the birth of ancient Greek tragedy before you continue to explore the relics of the Asclepieion, where you’ll discover how the pilgrims seeking spiritual and physical healing paid their respects to the God of Medicine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Erechtheion
On the north side of the hill, opposite the Parthenon, the peculiar temple of the Erechtheion, was home to many divine ancestors, including a snake that enjoyed eating honey cakes. Discover the spot where Athena contested the patronage of Athens with Poseidon and listen to the legends about the first king’s mythic origins.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Parthenon
The Parthenon is the perfect embodiment of the aesthetics and ideals of classical Athens. Listen to the stories about the great minds who envisioned and constructed the temple and learn about the optical illusions that brilliantly fiddle with the viewer’s perception
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- From 22/11/21 to 6/12/21, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the Acropolis and the South slope
- No live guide or meeting point provided
- You will receive a link in a separate email with the BookingPage url to choose the time slot to enter only Acropolis Hill. Please use this link to download your e-tickets and the app for the audio guide.
- Booking requests received between 17:00 to 8:59 (UTC+02:00) are served from 9.00 and on
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- City Boat Tours Voucher is not your entry ticket and is not accepted at the site
- Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit - no wifi/4G on-site
- Tickets need to be either printed or downloaded on your phone
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen during the hot summer months
- EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to have free admission tickets. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- Non-EU childern up to 5 years old must present ID card or passport for verification (age and country). However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old, upon presentation of their passport, are entitled to 50% reduced admission. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- To reach the Acropolis, exit Acropolis metro station (Line 2), head towards Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and walk along it. The Theatre of Dionysus will be on your right.
- Please be aware that there may be long queues at the entrance, so you might need to wait before entering.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-57246P41
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps).
- Adult entry e-ticket with time - slot of your choice for the Acropolis Hill.
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS).
The following is NOT included:
- Smartphone or headphones.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation.
- Live Guide.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 26..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Acropolis E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Athens City Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- From 22/11/21 to 6/12/21, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Acropolis E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Athens City Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps)
- Adult entry e-ticket with time - slot of your choice for the Acropolis Hill
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Live Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- From 22/11/21 to 6/12/21, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the Acropolis and the South slope
- No live guide or meeting point provided
- You will receive a link in a separate email with the BookingPage url to choose the time slot to enter only Acropolis Hill. Please use this link to download your e-tickets and the app for the audio guide.
- Booking requests received between 17:00 to 8:59 (UTC+02:00) are served from 9.00 and on
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket and is not accepted at the site
- Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit - no wifi/4G on-site
- Tickets need to be either printed or downloaded on your phone
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen during the hot summer months
- EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to have free admission tickets. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- Non-EU childern up to 5 years old must present ID card or passport for verification (age and country). However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old, upon presentation of their passport, are entitled to 50% reduced admission. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- To reach the Acropolis, exit Acropolis metro station (Line 2), head towards Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and walk along it. The Theatre of Dionysus will be on your right.
- Please be aware that there may be long queues at the entrance, so you might need to wait before entering.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
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