Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour
Overview
Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an expert guide, discover the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and visit world-famous monuments including the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike. Absorb jaw-dropping views of Athens from the acropolis’ summit, and learn about the evocative ruins. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, where glass floors reveal excavation sites. Entrance fees not included.
Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
What's Included
- Small Group tour
- Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
- Athens Map
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
- English speaking professional guide
- Athens Guide Magazine
- Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
- Guided visit of the Parthenon
- Earsets to better hear your guide
- Guided visit of the Asclepeion
- Guided visit of the Erechtheion
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Acropolis
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Theater of Dionysus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Herod Atticus Odeon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Athena Nike
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erechtheion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parthenon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour?
A: 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).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-2906NEWACROPOLIS
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- 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).
- This tour 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.
- Small Group tour.
- Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked.
- Athens Map.
- Guided visit of the Acropolis.
- English speaking professional guide.
- Athens Guide Magazine.
- Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre.
- Guided visit of the Parthenon.
- Earsets to better hear your guide.
- Guided visit of the Asclepeion.
- Guided visit of the Erechtheion.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Small Group tour
- Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
- Athens Map
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
- English speaking professional guide
- Athens Guide Magazine
- Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
- Guided visit of the Parthenon
- Earsets to better hear your guide
- Guided visit of the Asclepeion
- Guided visit of the Erechtheion
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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