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Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Ancient Greece
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859 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:
1 day
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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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Karl_k
Jul 29, 2024
Great tour guide! - The tour guide lady was so knowledgeable and passionate about Greece she made this tour so entertaining! Thank you!
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Beth_m
Jul 15, 2024
Great tour - Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. She led at a perfect pace. The size of the group was also great. Amazing tour. We would’ve been lost without her. The museum part very cool
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Lawrence_m
Jul 13, 2024
Great Acropolis Guide - Fantastic Guide, Clear spoken, knowledgable, responsive to all questions. A Great Guide. Add to the grouped experience, in hot weather always concern of groups hydration.
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338car
Jul 11, 2024
A Must-See when in Athens - Must see when in Athens, but make your visit early in the morning. It gets very hot. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the area. We also toured the museum with her, which I highly recommend.
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Tedcy7882ms
Jul 9, 2024
Excellent tour of the Acropolis - It was a very hot, very windy day but our guide, Marina, had such enthusiasm and knowledge for the ancient Greek history that it was all made worthwhile. I cannot recommend enough both the tour and our guide!
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Departure587795
Jul 9, 2024
10/10 with Dimitris - We had a fantastic tour with Dimitris. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He kept the pace of the tour at the right speed and the time flew by.
The meeting point was easy to find and well organised. The headsets worked well.
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Vincentdt5148bc
Jul 8, 2024
well done - outstanding. Guide was thourough. Very knowledeable and entertaining. Both sites and the climb and helpful with older folks.
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Leanne
Jul 4, 2024
Great guide - Great guide. Knowledgeable, personable, easy to understand. We had a morning tour. It was already hot but the guide was good about keeping us in the shade when possible. Gave us some time to walk around on our own for pictures. As far as the site - it’s the acropolis - what’s not to love?
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Victor
Jun 29, 2024
Overall really good experience - I think going with the tour made entering the acropolis and museum so much easier. They have your tickets ready at check in and assign you to a small group. The tour was helpful to understand the history of Athens and the Parthenon. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and open to any questions or commentary.
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Jeffreywingert
Jun 29, 2024
Good to see but too fast paced. - The Acropolis, although worth the visit, is very difficult to get to. There are paths and stairs that are very uneven with loose rocks and gravel. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable but had a walking pace that was too fast with little time to rest. Some in our party did not make it to the top. I suggest seeing is on your own. Also bring plenty of water as there are no water stations along the way.
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