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Acropolis Tour: Insights from Local Guides
4.9
323 Ratings
Athina
Experience a blend of the city’s history and modernity guided by our proficient, English-speaking certified guides, who are locals and truly committed to their job. Our small group setup assures an enriching and engaging interaction.
Experience a blend of the city’s history and modernity guided by our proficient, English-speaking certified guides, who are locals and truly committed to their job. Our small group setup assures an enriching and engaging interaction.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis of Athens - Dominating Athens, the Acropolis is an ancient citadel perched on a hilltop, where stunning temples like the Parthenon reveal the timeless legacy of classical Greece.
- Theater of Dionysus - Skip the line and feel the excitement of visiting the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of many renowned ancient comedies and…
- Acropolis of Athens - Dominating Athens, the Acropolis is an ancient citadel perched on a hilltop, where stunning temples like the Parthenon reveal the timeless legacy of classical Greece.
- Theater of Dionysus - Skip the line and feel the excitement of visiting the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of many renowned ancient comedies and tragedies.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - Proceed to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in honor of Herodes Atticus’s wife.
- Propylaea - Ascend to the entrance of the Acropolis, known as the Propylaea.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Enjoy the views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
- Parthenon - Stroll to the Parthenon, dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. Marvel at this 5th-century pinnacle of Doric order architecture.
- Erechtheion - Lastly, admire the Erechtheion, a distinctive architectural masterpiece notable for its asymmetrical design and its support by six sculpted female figures.

What's Included
- Guide
- Tickets to Acropolis included (if option selected)
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens (if option selected)
- Disposable earphones (for groups of over 5 people)
- Guide
- Tickets to Acropolis included (if option selected)
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens (if option selected)
- Disposable earphones (for groups of over 5 people)
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- 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
- For the option without entry tickets, the activity provider will…
- 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
- For the option without entry tickets, the activity provider will buy in advance the tickets for you so as to avoid queuing, so carry some cash with you. Otherwise you can buy the tickets yourself but please make sure to be on time at the meeting point for the tour to start as programmed
- 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.
- Audio quality may be affected by other groups’ equipment during crowded times.
- ID check required upon entry for reduced/free tickets holders
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Location
Mitseon 2
Mitseon
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitsaion 2, 11742
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
4.9
(323 Ratings)
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Climber31205119830
Jan 3, 2026
Incredible Tour! - We met our guide, Mentís, at the tours office which is a short walk to the Acropolis. We checked in, received our listening devices, and introduced ourselves to the group. The day was well structured with a visit to the acropolis sites and associated museum. Mentís led us through the history, importance, and archaeological significance of various points of interest. He was a gifted lecturer on topics from architecture, society, and the arts which are expressed everywhere. As we were visiting the museum he encouraged us to also visit the excavations under the museum which was spot on. We had an amazing day and highly recommend the tour!
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832danielai
Dec 28, 2025
Thanks to Chrisa - It was a very good experience, with a well-prepared and very polite guide (Chrysa). It is a bit tiring, but not excessively so, as there are frequent stops to rest. It is always useful to discover details with a knowledgeable guide.
Please note that the guided tour does not include the ticket.
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Yevexyzr
Dec 3, 2025
Incredible Experience - Ioanna gave us an unforgettable guided tour of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience truly special. Her passion for history and warm personality made everything even better. I will treasure this experience — truly an 11/10 tour!
Thank you so much,
Alex and José from Canada
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F6982itrachelt
Dec 1, 2025
Fantastic trip to the Acropolis and Museum - Our guide, Lydia was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and gave us lots of information in an engaging way. She was well organised and ensured that everything on our tour went smoothly. We opted to include the museum visit which was very interesting especially with Lydia explaining so much. All in all a fantastic experience.
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Q3499mknancyr
Nov 30, 2025
Fabulous Acropolis, 1st class tour - We had Margarita carry out our tour, she was fantastic and so passionate about her Athens history. We spent 4 hours delving into this beautiful cities history which is truly remarkable. We chose the 1pm tour which meant we had a stunning view of the sunset. Oh and we even got to see some cats 🐈 Thank you 😊
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Elena
Nov 27, 2025
Great tour with Chrysa - My husband and I went on a tour of Acropolis and Museum with Athenian Tours and we properly enjoyed it. Chrysa was a great guide, very knowledgeable, helpful and with a nice sense of humor! She made our quite a long tour super interesting and fun 🤩
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Shirley_b
Nov 21, 2025
It was an amazing time... - It was an amazing time filled with more knowledge than I expected. Dimitri was awesome. He was the best.
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911aliyahh
Nov 17, 2025
Great experience! - Jordan gave us a really great and informative tour! It’s clear that he’s really knowledgeable on Ancient Greek history, and I learned a lot about the Athenian acropolis that I wouldn’t have known without the tour. I highly recommend!
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Margaret_b
Nov 16, 2025
Brilliant tour, very... - Brilliant tour, very informative, god English speaking guide.
From the moment we arrived at the start til the end all was great
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Randy_h
Nov 14, 2025
Our guide was... - Our guide was outstanding, describing detailed information with an entertaining delivery. Good walking shoes are a must!
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