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Acropolis and Museum Tour: Explore Athens' Top Sights
4.6
30 Ratings
Athens
The Perfect Combination Tour! Discover the city center and visit two major attractions in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, explore the Parthenon, renowned as one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Afterwards, delve into its global importance at the Acropolis Museum, where marble masterpieces narrate their own stories.
The Perfect Combination Tour! Discover the city center and visit two major attractions in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, explore the Parthenon, renowned as one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Afterwards, delve into its global importance at the Acropolis Museum, where marble masterpieces narrate their own stories.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Change of Guards - Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
- National Garden - Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
- Zappeion - Pass by Zappeion Megaron
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Temple of Zeus
- Acropolis - Acropolis and all its monuments…
- Change of Guards - Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
- National Garden - Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
- Zappeion - Pass by Zappeion Megaron
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - Temple of Zeus
- Acropolis - Acropolis and all its monuments
- Acropolis Museum - Visit one of the top five Museums in the world
What's Included
- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option)
- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: 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
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can’t wait for latecomers. No refunds will be…
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: 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
- 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.
- If you selected the “WITH Ticket” option, everything is included.
- If you selected the “WITHOUT Ticket” option, follow the instructions on your voucher to purchase the tickets
- Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.
Location
Change of Guards
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Syntagma
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(30 Ratings)
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Cathy_l
Oct 16, 2025
We really appreciated... - We really appreciated Philippia sharing her extensive knowledge of Greek ancient history. Her passion and enthusiasm made the tour an absolute pleasure. ‘To tell the truth’ Philippia was the best local tour guide we’ve had on our trip. Thank you for an informative day!
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Gigi_w
Aug 11, 2024
Highly recommended walking tour in Athens - Mr. Appollon is our guide and he is amazing! We walked through the city centre first , had a glimpse of changing of guards, and went into the cool and wonderful Royal garden. Mr Appollon always told us interesting stories and history whenever he could find a shade (rescue us from the fierce sun) . Our visit of Acorpolis, the Patheon and the Acorpolis museum will be less interesting if we didn’t have Mr. Appollon as our guide. Highly recommended this tour if you’re in Athens
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Debbie_r
Jun 16, 2024
Great Athens Tour - This was a very informative and well run tour! Our guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable! The Acropolis is incredible but an extremely strenuous climb. I would recommend this tour!
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Roy_j
May 28, 2024
Memorable experience! - Arrival at the Acropolis was a very memorable moment! The guide had great stories and was very informative!
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Pedro_c
Mar 27, 2024
Great tour! - It was a fantastic tour with Marguerite our guide. I felt I’m back in school learning history. So much information!
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Paul_m
Nov 10, 2023
Very Informative - It was a busy day and a little strenuous walking up to the ruins. One needs to have good footwear and be very cautious. We had a beautiful day. It would be have been treacherous if there was any dampness on the ground. Very informative and helpful Guide.
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Pamelalouise_z
Oct 2, 2024
Very detailed and thorough history and Contrxt - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She was friendly and provided great detail many people want to see the sites and get good pictures. One’s ability to absorb information may improve with some brevity as energy levels wane.
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Angelo_g
Jul 11, 2024
Athens was a dissapointing tour. - Unfortunately this experience was not as we expected. There were to many tours going on with multiple companies. We had to slow down our tour due to so much volume. We stopped frequently for the tour guide to explain the area in which we were in, however I think this was done more so that crowds could move forward.
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Alisa_f
May 27, 2024
Too long, too tired so hungry but amazing to be In Athens - We saw amazing things but this tour needs a longer break for lunch in the middle. We came on a cruise ship, we met our transport around 8:30 am to meet at the Kolomaki train station around 9:30 am. We began the walking tour through the train station with amazing artifacts, walked to watch the changing of the guard at the Hellenic Parliament (very interesting), and then walked through the National Gardens towards the Acropolis. Prior to heading to the Acropolis, we we stopped for just a 20 minute break at around 11:10 which included a long line for bathroom, thus no time for food nor was it explained that there would not be another opportunity to eat. At 11:30am or so we headed up to the Acropolis on foot (long lines). After the Acropolis tour which is a 1 and 1/2 hour walk up hill with little shade, we went straight to the museum, at that point it was close to 2pm. We were tired hungry and unfocused and could barely appreciate the museum. We then finished the museum tour around 3:30 to rush back to ship transport by 3:45pm. We were starving and had no time to eat at the restaurants and shops in the area around the Acropolis and museum. Perhaps start the tour directly at the Acropolis earlier in the morning when it is cooler, allow about hour or so for lunch and then hit the museum at 2pm. Or explain that when we buy the tickets for these things there will be no time allocated for an appropriate lunch. Although it was hot, mid 80s and sunny, it was the hot summer days of June, July and August. Please make it more clear to people, especially those coming from cruise ships, of the structure of the day.
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Drbobqa
Dec 31, 2024
WARNING - AVOID ATHENS WALKING TOURS!!! - The headline is that the tour guide abandoned me on a group tour of the Acropolis. It was very crowded and the group got separated. I waited for him to return and he did not. Perhaps the most unsettling aspect is the company did not even ask me what happened, and instead believed a self-serving description from the guide and even blamed me for losing him!! I was not able to visit the Museum and got lost in Athens until the driver (a hero!) rescued me. The company has refused so far to provide even a partial refund (initially they said they would refund the cost of my Museum ticket, but even if they follow through it was only 20 euros.
Even before abandoning me, the tour guide himself was terrible, He was cartoonishly self-important, and somehow managed to be smug and condescending in his role as a guide. He also loved to hear himself talk and the group members would collectively cringe when we stopped for one of his frequent self-referential diatribes. One of the reasons he lost me was because he would periodically stop and say into our devices "is everyone here"?, but of course we didn't know where "here" was in the middle of a very crowded Acropolis.
Any company can have an incompetent tour guide, but it is a major caution for consumers when a company's response to a problematic situation is a knee-jerk, circle the wagons approach. This happened two days ago and no one from Athens Walking Tours has reached out to ask me what happened. I would avoid them.
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