Guided tour

Athens: Acropolis & Museum Tour with Optional Entry Tickets

Activity provider: Athenian Tours
Guided tour

Athens: Acropolis & Museum Tour with Optional Entry Tickets

Activity provider: Athenian Tours
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See and learn about the most significant monument in Greece on a group tour or more intimate private experience. Visit the new Acropolis Museum and marvel at findings from this archaeological site.

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Duration 4 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Skip the lines to the Acropolis of Athens
  • 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
Full description

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

Continue with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, which has been ranked as one of 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. Visit Acropolis hill. See 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. See the Parthenon, which is the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to the 5th-century, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. At the Acropolis Museum, explore the ground 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 first floor, stand at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century, which once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated as you walk next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance.

On the final floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, admire the original unique concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.

Includes
  • Guide
  • Private tour (if option selected)
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Acropolis
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Acropolis Museum
  • Disposable earphones
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour will have a maximum of 22 travelers
  • Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
  • Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
  • In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, guides may change order of the sites you may visit
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 560 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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This was an amazing guided tour! I know that if I did Acropolis and the Nuseum alone, I would not have understand or retained any information. Alexia our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and so caring! We had a tiny group so it made it easy to get personal and also follow along! I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a great history guided tour! She also gave great recommendations and was very accommodating!

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March 16, 2023

This guided tour of both the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis was perfect! Our tour guide Alexia, also an archaeologist and very knowledgeable, was absolutely wonderful! We did the museum first which was in reverse order compared to what most people do which lessened the crowds at both the museum and the Acropolis itself. Very smart of Alexia to do this! The walk to the top of the Acropolis was easy with multiple stops where Alexia would give great history, background, and context. We were at the top in no time and never felt like we had hiked anything especially too steep. I recommend this walk for most anyone. Just be aware that it is quite rocky and appropriate walking shoes are a must! Also, be aware that much of the rock on the Acropolis has been worn down to an almost polished finish and can be quite slippery even when conditions are dry.

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March 13, 2023

Thank you for an amazing experience! Anna-Maria was a fantastic guide. She's very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. She also timed the tour well to help us avoid the crowds which was really helpful. I'd strongly suggest getting a guided tour for the Acropolis and the museum, there's so much information that people don't get to learn by doing it themselves!

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March 10, 2023

Product ID: 181448