Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
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Athens, Greece
3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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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.
What's 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
- 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
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Mitseon
Athina 117 4, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Athina 117 42, Greece
What To Expect
Acropolis
Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station 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.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Theater of Dionysus (Pass By)
Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.
Propylaea
Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erectheion
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- 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.
- Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
- 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 (around 35 euros per person). 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.
- Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
- Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) 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.
- Audio quality may be affected by other groups' equipment during crowded times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-101933P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is 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.
The following is 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.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- 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 Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided 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
- 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
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- 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.
- Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
- 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 (around 35 euros per person). 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.
- Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
- Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) 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.
- Audio quality may be affected by other groups' equipment during crowded times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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