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Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Ancient Greece
4.7
861 Ratings
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Explore the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum on a 3-hour guided walking tour. Discover ancient Greek monuments, enjoy stunning views, and learn about the evocative ruins.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis - Ascend the sacred hill of the Acropolis and immerse yourself in the architectural marvels of ancient Greece. The iconic Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awaits your exploration.
- Theater of Dionysus - Experience the origin of theatre itself at the Theatre of Dionysus. Its hillside seating, carved into the rock, offers a unique glimpse into how ancient Athenian audiences experienced their tragedies and comedies.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon, a Roman theatre nestled on the Acropolis, continues to reverberate with history. It remains a vibrant venue for music concerts and performances, allowing you to connect with the echoes of the past.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Discover the exquisite Ionic Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis. Renowned for its friezes and breathtaking panoramic views, it pays homage to Athena, the goddess of victory.
- Erechtheion - Delve into ancient myths at the Erechtheion, a temple on the Acropolis steeped in Athenian legends. Marvel at its iconic Caryatid maidens, architectural wonders that have captured imaginations for centuries.
- Parthenon - The Parthenon stands as a testament to ancient Greek ingenuity. Admire its majestic Doric columns, intricate friezes, and the awe-inspiring vistas of the city below.
- Acropolis Museum - Embark on a chronological journey through Athenian history at the Acropolis Museum. Its collection of artifacts from the Acropolis provides a captivating window into the artistic and cultural evolution of ancient Greece.
What's Included
- Guided visit of the Erechtheion
- Small Group tour
- Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
- Athens Map
- Guided visit of the Asclepeion
- Earsets to better hear your guide
- Guided visit of the Parthenon
- Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
- Athens Guide Magazine
- English speaking professional guide
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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.
- 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
Location
Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli
Dionysiou Areopagitou
Your guide, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at "Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli" located at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou st. Please be careful as there's also another Fresko in Athens. We are meeting at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Fiona_t
Sep 19, 2024
Acropolis and Museum Tour with Angeliki - Angeliki our tour guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions. It was a great way to see the Acropolis and Museum
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Anmarie_m
Sep 18, 2024
Our tour gide Georgia was... - Our tour gide Georgia was very knowledgeable and answered questions very thoroughly. Our family included one minor so I booked one Youth ticket. Apparently the Youth pricing only applies to residents of EU member nations. We paid cash at the gate but it delayed our start. Be warned!
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Michael_h
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing experience - It was a once in a lifetime experience! Out licensed tour guide Dafni was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging with the group.
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Zhiqiang_w
Sep 17, 2024
Perfect experience! - Elena Guide was good to explain all sites. Skip the line was perfect for the group. No time was wasted
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Geralyn_c
Sep 14, 2024
A memorable experience - Loved our tour of the Acropolis and Museum. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable about the sites and added very interesting historical and mythological information. So happy we did it!
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Veenao273
Sep 4, 2024
Fantastic Acropolis and museum tour - Our guide Tinatin was brilliant. She was enthusiastic and her knowledge made the trip very enjoyable.
It was also good to have her has a guide in the beautiful Acropolis museum . Tinatin pointed out so many pieces that we might have otherwise overlooked.
Definitely money well spent .
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Yasa_p
Sep 3, 2024
Blew expectations out of the water - Tinatin made my experience absolutely amazing. She was wonderful and thoroughly knowledgeable, as well as enthusiastic and energetic. I would come back to take another tour just to see her again. Give this woman a raise.
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Andrea_f
Sep 2, 2024
Our tour guide was a... - Our tour guide was a wealth of information! So glad we toured the Acropolis with a guide, we gained so much more from this experience having Yannis lead us through the Acropolis and the museum! 10/10 would recommend this tour!
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Melissa_a
Aug 30, 2024
GREAT if no travel complications - At first I was very angry because our plane was very delayed so I inquired about booking it the next day as I saw availability, explained we wouldn’t get to our hotel until 3am and would be too exhausted to enjoy it
They refused no matter who I talked to you can cancel 24 hours before this was approximately 10 hours before as I had no idea our flight would be delayed so many hours
I didn’t plan on enjoying the tour, for younger people and or frequent travelers it would be fine but we rushed 2 miles to get to the meeting point
Was prepared to give a bad review but our guide was wonderful, very friendly and informed and allowed us to rest when needed
So for people who arrive at their hotel on time this is a wonderful tour and I would recommend
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X7475rodougp
Sep 8, 2024
Great overview - Very good overview of what and how the Athens Acropolis came to be in its current form, and what the buildings were used for. Acropolis itself very crowded and hot - not the fault of the tour organisers but did detract from the experience
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