Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum

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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum

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€69.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum (if option with entry tickets included selected)
Marvel at the remains of temples and monuments from ancient Greece
Discover the first theater of humanity at Theater of Dionysus
Listen to the histories of all the ancient monuments from licensed tour guides
Visit the new Acropolis Museum

What to expect

Travel back in time on an informative and fun tour of the Acropolis of Athens. Be guided by a field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site through a journey into history, mythology, and storytelling.

Visit the unique Acropolis hill. Admire the Dionysus Theater, where famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. Walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill, visit the Propylea Temple of Nike and the Erechtheion Temple. Explore the Parthenon, which is the most important symbol of democracy and western civilization.

Continue with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. 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. Explore the first floor where exhibited artifacts reveal facets of the Athenian daily life. Get to know wedding customs, children's favorite toys, healing techniques, and religious practices. On the final floor of the museum, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.

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What's included

Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Permanent exhibitions
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tips

Where

Mitsaion 2, Athens 117 42, Greece

Meeting point:

Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

This tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Baby strollers and luggage or large bags are not allowed

Know in advance:

If you choose the without tickets option, you should purchase Acropolis and Museum entry tickets at least one day before the tour, and contact us first to confirm appropriate time slots.
If you do not purchase ahead of arrival, bear in mind that we can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid in cash
In case you want to buy the tickets from us, you should have informed us several days before the tour

Photography is permitted throughout the tour. Video recording of the tour guide as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.) is not permitted
Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
In order for your better service, the guide may change the order of the sites that you will visit
You'll enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis
At Acropolis Hill it won't be unfortunately possible to use the elevator

Remember to bring:

It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, have a bottle of water and sunscreen

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Provider

ATHENIAN TOURS

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9 /5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Staff

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Value for money

4.2/5

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TUI Musement Traveler
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5
1 October 2025
How refreshing it was to experience Dora explain the development and progression of the Parthenon Athens. Navigating up the south side and meandering effortlessly around the artefacts and upwards was a rare treat. Great job!
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
19 June 2025
Efficient office issuing instructions & audio, so that we could hear our guide throughout the tour. Only downside was no toilets at Athena Travel after journey in, but lovely cafe Caelum down the road for breakfast. Very knowledgeable guide who paced it well & stopped for talks in shade! Fab tour!
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
17 April 2025
Our tour guide was great. Very informative.
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Elaine
Verified booking
5
24 August 2025
Travelled with family
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
19 March 2024
Guide was very knowledgeable and managed to keep everyone entertained during tour
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Michael
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4.6
14 August 2024
Solo traveller
Tolle Tour die man machen sollte. Unser Guide (Angela) hatte ein sehr gutes Wissen und ich habe viel gelernt. Sie hat auch immer darauf geachtet, dass wir im Schatten stehen. Feste Schuhe anziehen auf keinen Fall mit Schlappen da hoch. Danke für die tolle Tour!

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