Beat the crowds and discover the famous Acropolis in this small-group walking tour. Explore this wonder of the ancient world and immerse yourself in Greek history with a professional local guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide: English, German
Private group available

Highlights

Discover the treasures of the ancient Greek civilization
Delve into Greek architecture, mythology and history with a professional local guide
Enjoy wonderful views over Athens
See the Parthenon, the Erechtheum, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea

Full description

Join your small group at the Acropolis Metro Station for a more personalized and interactive experience. Begin exploring the Acropolis immediately with pre-reserved tickets to avoid the long queues. Uncover the many layers of history on this ancient site with your professional local guide. Journey from the ancient Hellenistic and Roman periods, through the Byzantine and Ottoman era into the modern day. Learn the secrets of the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum and the Propylaea, before marveling at the majestic Parthenon temple. Enjoy stunning views over Athens from the commanding viewpoint of this ancient citadel. See how the city has developed through nearly 3,000 years. Stay on the hill to explore further at your own pace, or let your guide show you a different route towards the south exit that will present you with views of the Altar of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus.

Includes

Small-group tour or private tour (depending on option booked)
Professional art historian guide
Acropolis entrance fees
Skip-the-line for the ticket office

Food and drinks
Transportation to/from meeting point

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Not wheelchair accessible

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 105 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.9/5

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The tour was absolutely worthwhile. To receive a genuine experience of the Acropolis, you need the help of a tour guide to tell you in insider stories - the drama, the tragedies, the hidden messages…oh my! Alice was an absolute treasure that made you feel warm and welcome to the city of Athens. She was very witty and had a favor with Zeus, making sure it didn’t rain that day.

September 24, 2021

Our guide Eva Pavlou was a fantastic guide as part of this tour. I told her that I had a big interest in theatre, so she customized the tour to focus more on our areas of interest (since the Acropolis is so large). She also was fantastic at making sure we had great pictures to document our tour and visit. She knew all the best places for us to stand for the best shots and was happy to take the pics of my husband and me. We learned a great deal from Eva!

September 22, 2021

We joined a tour of the acropolis with our three children (ages 10 - 13) as we thought we would get more out of it - and that was definitely true. Our guide gave us a really clear and comprehensive explanation of the history of Athens and the building of the acropolis complex which the children really enjoyed and which helped us make sense of what we saw during our Athens trip.

November 2, 2020

Athens: Acropolis Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Athens: Acropolis Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

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