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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
4.8
830 Ratings
Athina
Embark on a 4-hour guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens. Skip the line and delve into history, mythology, and storytelling with an expert guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.
- Acropolis Museum - Right after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children’s favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.
- Parthenon - Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture.
- Theater of Dionysus - Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.
- Propylaea - Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
- Erectheion - Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.
What's Included
- Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (optional)
- Skip-the-line access to Acropolis & Museum (optional)
- Exclusive entrance to Acropolis Museum
- Expert English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour queue-jumping, engaging and informative tour of Athens’ most notable monument. This expedition is led by an English-speaking domain specialist and certified tour guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized Acropolis of Athens through a voyage into its history, mythology and narratives. The tour subsequently includes a stop at the Acropolis Museum, ranked among the world’s leading museums. All the original remaining masterpieces from the Acropolis’ temples are exhibited using natural illumination. Excavations can also be observed beneath transparent floors and pathways.
- In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
- Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
- If you opted for the “WITHOUT tickets” choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour (around 35 euros per person). We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.
- Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
- Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
- We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
- Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
- The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.
- Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Location
Crescendo Cafe
Outside Acropolis metro station opposite the Crescendo cafe, near the escalators of the Acropolis Metro station (follow the exit Makriyianni/Dionysiou Arepagitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Glenn_h
Aug 30, 2024
Great Acropolis Tour - The tour of the Acropolis and Museum was excellent. We saw and learned so much. Our tour guide Natasha was beyond excellent; so knowledgeable and passionate with her narrative and responses to questions.
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Ola_v
Aug 29, 2024
Very good mythological tour - The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided many insights as we went through the acropolis and the museum. she was also excellent in helping us taking pictures and ensuring no one gets left behind in the massive crowd.
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Betty_c
Aug 29, 2024
Tour Company Goes Above and Beyond! - A life’s dream fulfilled. Sometimes it’s not that the tour went fine as most of the time, the best you can do is just keep all the trains run on time and in the right direction. The true test of the best is when the unexpected happens, and how they deal with it. My traveling companion fell on the way into the Acropolis Museum. Constantina immediately called her office to send someone to help while she tended the rest of her flock of tourists. Tassos arrived and made sure we got attention we needed and even gave instructions to the cab driver to tell him which hospital she needed to take us. But it was more than that. He truly listened to us when we said we were free the next day and the company was able to allow us to join a tour the next day for what we missed - the Acropolis Museum! And even went beyond to meet us the next day at the museum. We joined Simon’s group the next day. Both Constantina and Simon were very knowledgeable. We felt we received very good information from both of them. Simon inserted more humor in his presentation. We enjoyed them both!
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Valerie_e
Aug 28, 2024
It was great - It was a great tour. Our guide Angela was knowledgeable and energetic in her commentary. Please take water, wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the sights.
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Y7215zwjosephm
Aug 28, 2024
Great experience, glad I booked this tour! - This tour was well paced with time to see everything and the tour guide was very informative, engaging, and covered a lot of the history of the Acropolis up to current day. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Cheryl_f
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent - Highly recommend this tour but be prepared for it to last longer than 4 hrs and bring water. So much to see!
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Markrm480am
Aug 28, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide - Not only were the views and photos we got great, but our tour guide, Nike, was an amazing source of historical knowledge and information. We would recommend anyone to take this inspiring tour, and ask for Nike if you can.
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Inna_v
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent experience - Acropolis Tour and museum
Our Tour guide Gregory was excellent
He was a great storyteller. Very informative
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Kayla_h
Aug 28, 2024
Incredible tour, refreshing guide - Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and witty. It was clear she is passionate, about the acropolis about athens and it's history. Her love and pride for her city, shone through even as she acknowledged it's flaws. She navigated the crowds and the heat with absolute grace. The Parthenon speaks for itself, but I would not have experienced it as fully without our guides narrative. She really brought everything to life!
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Patricia_b
Aug 27, 2024
Not the best - I would love to give a 5 start review… but unfortunate I ended up with a headache from the headphone noise… the only way to stop it I was to be next to the girl but it was literally impossible because of how crowded it was it. She also pause to help a lady the got lost from her group( very rude of the woman demanding help) but she should go on and not stopping our group of 20 in the sun to help someone else but any way this was a long tour and not very enjoyable. If you don’t like to walk in the sun or walk a lot this is not for you.
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