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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 - Climb the revered hill of the Acropolis and delve into the architectural wonders of ancient Greece. The renowned Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites your discovery.
- Theater of Dionysus - Witness the birthplace of theatre at the Theatre of Dionysus. Its rock-carved hillside seating offers a rare insight into the…
- Acropolis - Climb the revered hill of the Acropolis and delve into the architectural wonders of ancient Greece. The renowned Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites your discovery.
- Theater of Dionysus - Witness the birthplace of theatre at the Theatre of Dionysus. Its rock-carved hillside seating offers a rare insight into the experience of ancient Athenian audiences enjoying their dramas and comedies.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - This Roman theatre on the Acropolis continues to resonate with history. It serves as a lively venue for music concerts and performances, allowing a connection with the past’s echoes.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Explore the beautiful Ionic Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis. Famous for its friezes and stunning panoramic views, it honors Athena, the goddess of victory.
- Erechtheion - Immerse in ancient myths at the Erechtheion, a temple on the Acropolis rich in Athenian legends. Admire its iconic Caryatid maidens, architectural marvels that have fascinated for centuries.
- Parthenon - The Parthenon is a symbol of ancient Greek brilliance. Appreciate its grand Doric columns, detailed friezes, and the breathtaking views of the city below.
- Acropolis Museum - Take a chronological journey through Athenian history at the Acropolis Museum. Its collection of Acropolis artifacts offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural development 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
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Explore the captivating history of Ancient Greece with a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. Accompanied by an expert guide, uncover the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and visit renowned landmarks such as the Parthenon, the Propylaea gateway, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Enjoy breathtaking views of Athens…
Explore the captivating history of Ancient Greece with a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. Accompanied by an expert guide, uncover the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and visit renowned landmarks such as the Parthenon, the Propylaea gateway, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the acropolis’ peak and gain insights into the evocative ruins. Following this, take a guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, where glass floors showcase excavation sites. Please note that entrance fees are not included.
Even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, some waiting time may be necessary for security checks due to unpredictable visitor numbers at the sites throughout the day. Typically, the waiting time ranges from 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, although it may occasionally be longer.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option follow the instructions on your voucher to book your tickets
- 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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Shannon_b
Jun 3, 2026
Perfect way to visit Acropolis - Our tour guide was Magdalini (Magda) and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We went early to avoid the heat. Magda told us stories along the way up and found shade for us which was appreciated because it gets quite hot. She was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions asked. We had some free time on top to take our own pics. The second half was the tour of the museum- I highly recommend someone do the tour with the museum because Magda’s explanation and stories of the artifacts in the museum brought the Acropolis to life.
We took the tour that bought our tickets to Acropolis and Museum before hand. I highly recommend so you don’t have to deal with that issue.
I highly recommend the tour.
Note: our tour lasted 5 hours because of crowd at Acropolis. That was perfect for us because we didn’t have any plans afterwards but just note that crowded days may mean a longer tour.
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Courtney_c
Jun 3, 2026
Acropolis is great, museum is even better! - Magda was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. She was knowledgeable about every question our group asked. Her English was excellent, and she even made sure we always had comfortable, shady areas to gather to and from the top of the Acropolis. Having the museum included was definitely a great decision! Totally worth every penny.
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Odyssey719976
May 28, 2026
On top of the world Ma!! - Breathtaking scenery and well worth the climb on a hot day. Sophie from Walking tours was our guide who kept us all informed and safe. Shoes with good grip essential as some of the marble is slippy.
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Dan_r
May 20, 2026
Guide is super... - Guide is super knowledgeable and had so much information to pass on. You wear an earpiece which allows you to wonder a little too take photos and still hear all the info.
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Eric_c
May 17, 2026
Tina was amazing very... - Tina was amazing very passionate and knowledgeable. She gave excellent information about every structure and items in the museum.
Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, there is alot of standing.
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Lauren_p
May 16, 2026
Perfect Pace and Experience! - 10/10 experience, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed such passion for Acropolis history! Will be raving about this tour to all of our friends and family.
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Tiffany_v
May 4, 2026
Ermis was incredibly... - Ermis was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a lot of context about the history and mythology of the Acropolis and its artifacts. There is no way we would have understood or appreciated the significance of the sites or the excavated items on our own. Truly recommend!
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Harris_g
May 3, 2026
Great tour of the Acropolis and museum - Constantina was an excellent guide, a source of inspiration about Athens and Greece. Her humor and knowledge of Greek history were a terrific combination that kept our interest. Highly recommend!
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Nachiappan_m
Apr 23, 2026
Best Historical Tour - Number 1 historical sightseeing place in Greece, Athens. Best Tour ,informative, guide Giota knowledgble.
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Jennifer_f
Apr 27, 2026
Please wait for your older participants - The guide was excellent in terms of knowledge but he walked too quickly and left people behind. This became quite stressful, especially as the path could be slippery at times.
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