Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and 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 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.
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
Teatro Di Dioniso (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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
