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Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Ancient Greece
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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.
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…
- 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
- 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
- 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…
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
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
Location
Dionysiou Areopagitou 3
Dionysiou Areopagitou
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).
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
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Fred_g
Jul 15, 2025
Acropolis and museum l - Excellent knowledge and engagement. she was informative and entertaining. Great management of shade in incredible heat.
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Teresa_l
Jul 14, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity! - We were extremely fortunate to have Philippia with us as our tour guide. Her knowledge and history of both places were amazing and informative. We learned a lot about Greek culture and history.
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James_d
Jul 13, 2025
A Tour Worth the Price! - This was a very informative tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Our tour guide, Maria, was very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. She provided a lot of great information on the site as well as the history behind its development. She was very engaging and kept the whole group interested.
The Acropolis and its are pretty wide open, so sun screen, a hat, and water are essential. You can buy water before you enter or as you live - but there’s nothing available during the walk through the site. There is a lot of stair climbing to reach the summit, but Maria paced it well so no one got too tired. It is definitely not a tour for anyone with mobility issues. This tour cannot accommodate wheelchair guests, because the only wheelchair accessible route is through an entrance on the other side.
The tour route can get VERY crowded, and some of the steps are steep and slippery. Don’t get distracted by the sights and miss a step - or the tourist who stops mid-stairs to take a photo!
It was well worth the extra cost for the Acropolis Museum tickets and the guided tour. Note that there are many features of the Acropolis buildings that were removed for preservation and have been replaced on site with replicas. Many of the originals are in the Museum. It is a highlights tour - touring the entire Museum would take all day. Maria was able to connect the artifacts in the Museum with the archaeological site we had just visited. We might have found things ourselves, but it was much better with a guide. Once that part of the tour was over, we were free to explore more of the Museum on our own.
The tour uses assistive audio devices, so you can wander a bit and still hear your guide. They provide a single ear phone, but you can use your own headset/ear buds if it has the old-style plug.
Although the tour is a bit expensive, to us it was well worth it to hear the culture and history from a truly knowledgeable guide. If we had wandered the site and read placards on our own, we never would have gotten as much out of the visit!
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Nicole_h
Jul 13, 2025
Very informative and interesting - Panyioti, our tour guide, was thoughtful, kind, informative and knowledgeable.
Panyioti gave us very detailed information in a digestible style through an earpiece so he was easy to hear. You could learn as much or as little as you wish. Hopefully the earpiece was only one way ;) it must have been because I tested it and Panyioti didn't appear to react lol.
Panyioti advocated for us when I didn't want to surrender my backpack to the museum cloakroom (due to valuables). He cared about each and every person on the tour and was kind and accommodating.
The only downside was the unbearable heat and limited spots to sit during the hours of standing around in the hot sun. Panyioti told us he would try to limit our stops in the sun, but because the place was so busy, it was still too much for kids. This was no fault of the tour, the attractions had been closed a few days earlier because of this. The advantage of the tour is that we could skip the very long lines. Although, for me personally (and this does come down to personal preference) I would have preferred to move faster through the attractions at the expense of some of the information.
My advice would be that the tour is worth it, especially because of the information, prepaid admission, skipping the queues and personal assistance, but take a hat, a fan (if you go in July), bottled water (preferably in a thermos bottle) and wear good shoes. There are vending machines with water, but they only accept coins.
If you need to go ahead for limited shade, you can and you will still hear your guide through the ear piece.
I saw kids crying trying to cope with the heat, so take as many precautions as you can if you go during a heatwave.
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John_p
Jul 12, 2025
We are very impressed... - We are very impressed with the whole process from Viator. Booking online was very straight forward. Email confirmation was sent immediately after booking. If you download the Viator app to your mobile phone you can add the booking to the app for easy access. The tour was hosted by “Athens Walking Tours”
We checked in with the “Athens Walking Tours” rep, who had our details on their computer, at the designated meeting point. We were handed a headset so we could hear the tour guide. Vassiliki was our guide who was very good. She collected us at the allotted time from the meeting point and then and took us to the side entrance of the Acropolis. We waited no longer than five minutes to gain entry. Vassiliki was very knowledge without overburdening us with too many facts. As we progressed towards the Parthenon we stopped at strategic points (where there was shade) and Vassiliki explained the significance of the various ruins. Once we reached the Parthenon we had about 15 mins to take photos.
We also included the museum tour. Once we had slowly descended from the Parthenon Vassiliki took us around the museum explaining the different artefacts.
The whole tour took approx. 3.5 – 4hrs.
If you are looking for a tour of the Acropolis/Parthenon I would definitely recommend you consider booking with Viator
For Cruisers
Our cruise ship docked at Piraeus. We left the port at terminal B. Directly across the road is the bus stop for the X80 bus to Athens. The ticket office is at the bus stop. It cost us 4.10 euros each for a return ticket. If you get off at the Acropolis bus stop The Athens Walking Tour” meeting point is directly across the road. The return bus stop is on the opposite side of the road from where you were dropped off. We believe the X80 Bus runs approx. every 40 minutes.
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Lisa_l
Jul 11, 2025
Wonderful tour guide ,... - Wonderful tour guide , Rina was knowledgeable and patient as we walked on a very hot day up the Acropolis.
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Michael_l
Jul 8, 2025
Great history - Well organised from start to finish with a great tour rep Demitrius - very thoughtful and informative - thoroughly enjoyed the tour
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Al_f
Jul 7, 2025
Our guide was excellent,... - Our guide was excellent, her knowledge and ability to speak about all we saw enhanced our visit to both The Acropolis and Museum
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Rebecca_c
Jul 6, 2025
Great tour - The tour was absolutely fantastic and our guide Nicoletta was brilliant and informative. It went for a total of four and a half hours. Although it was hot it was worth it. We did the 8.30am start which was wise!
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Lambros_t
Jul 5, 2025
Nice tour through the... - Nice tour through the Acropolis including the Parthenon. You will learn a lot from the tour guide about Athens and Athenians, ancient Greek history, and Greek mythology related to the sculptures.
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