Acropolis Tour: Explore Ancient Greek History

Immerse yourself in Greek architecture, mythology, and history on a guided walking tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Priority tickets included for faster entry!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Walks In Europe - Athens - Join a small group at the Acropolis metro station and meet your licensed Greek guide, who will present the day’s itinerary before starting your walk through the Acropolis.
  • Acropolis - Avoid the crowds and discover the Acropolis on a thoughtfully paced small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. As…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis
  • Expert local guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis Museum
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

This tour seamlessly combines the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum into a cohesive narrative. Instead of viewing monuments and artifacts in isolation, participants first explore the Acropolis with a knowledgeable guide, then proceed to the museum to learn how its sculptures, reliefs, and architectural elements were originally part of the temples…

Location
Makrigianni 7
Makrigianni
We meet outside the Acropolis Metro Station. If arriving by metro, take the Makrygianni /Dionysiou Arepaghitou exit. Please go up to the street level and find the sign for “Akropoli.” Your guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your names.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mary_v
Jan 16, 2026
I had a great experience... - I had a great experience on this tour. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and answered all of are questions.
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J_s
Jan 12, 2026
Excellent guide, very... - Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and thorough. It was a group of mixed walking ability and she was very aware of everyone’s limitations.
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Ramon_g
Jan 9, 2026
Acropolis and Museum walk tour us great ! - This walk tour includes very interesting and bast information…. Amazing to have the chance to be in such amount of history.
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Elizabeth_l
Jan 6, 2026
It was very informative. ... - It was very informative. A lot was covered in just a little over 3 hours. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate making the tour a wonderful experience.
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Sharad_m
Jan 5, 2026
Walks In Europe : Acropolis and the museum - Our tour of the Acropolis and its museum was truly generative and enlightening, thanks to Eva’s profound historical expertise, her energy and her infectious, vibrant passion for Greek heritage. She possesses a rare gift for storytelling, blending academic rigour with a sharp humour and open-mindedness that made ancient history feel both relatable and alive. Beyond her vast knowledge, Eva’s genuine consideration for our pace and her intuitive, patient nature ensured every moment was comfortable and engaging. It is uncommon to find a guide so articulate, charismatic, and inclusive, and she turned a simple sightseeing trip into a deeply meaningful cultural exchange.
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Atsushi_n
Jan 4, 2026
It's been an amazing tour. - It was such a great tour. Despite barely making it on the tour due to a flight delay, they followed us closely. The explanation of the key points was also very nice. They also gave me sound advice on where to take photos.
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Angie_b
Jan 4, 2026
Very nice tour - Wry nice tour. 3 hours is perfect and you get to explore the museum afterwards on your own. The tour guide even paused and took pictures for us and pointed out the best picture views.
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Steve_r
Jan 1, 2026
A must do in Athens! - If you're in Athens how can you not do this tour? So much history and information. Our guide was excellent and answered all of our questions. I'd recommend this tour to anyone.
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Fellowtraveler314431
Jan 1, 2026
Experience of A Lifetime! - This was an amazing experience! My tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about Athens’ ancient history. Her expertise helped to enrich this experience for me. I am so glad I chose to do this and recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens, Greece!
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Shanyn_p
Jan 9, 2026
Good Tour but not enough free time inside Acropolis - I enjoyed this tour but the reason I gave it 4 stars is because I wanted more free time to explore the Acropolis on my own. We only had 10 minutes of free time there. The information was good and the tour guide very knowledgeable, but it was too in depth for my liking. I’d rather have a little less of listening to the guide and more free time to explore and take pictures on our own in the Acropolis. Note that the museum part was fine. The tour ended after a short time in there and then we could explore the museum more on our own.
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From $159
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).