• Acropolis of Athens - Begin the tour by meeting the guide at the Acropolis metro station and proceed to explore the Acropolis hill. As you ascend, visit the Dionysus Theater, the birthplace of renowned ancient dramas and tragedies. Stroll around the magnificent Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing. At the summit, explore the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and the iconic Parthenon, a symbol of democracy and Western civilization. These monuments, dating back to the 5th century B.C., stand as testaments to the illustrious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.
• Acropolis Museum - Following the Acropolis tour, take the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum, just a short walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor, the displayed artifacts offer insights into Athenian daily life, including wedding customs, children’s toys, healing methods, and religious practices. On the first floor, stand close to the enigmatic archaic statues from the 6th century B.C. that once adorned the Acropolis. Marvel at the Caryatids and large sections of the Acropolis entrance. On the top floor, with a stunning view of the Acropolis, admire the original Parthenon frieze, unique in concept and artistic excellence.
• Parthenon - Visit the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of Athens. Appreciate this 5th-century pinnacle of Doric order architecture.
• Theater of Dionysus - Skip the line and feel the excitement of visiting the Theater of Dionysus, where many celebrated ancient comedies and tragedies were first staged.
• Herod Atticus Odeon - Proceed to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in memory of Herodes Atticus’s wife.
• Propylaia - Ascend to the Acropolis gateway, the Propylaea.
• Temple of Athena Nike - Enjoy the views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
• Erechtheion - Finally, admire the Erechtheion, a unique architectural masterpiece known for its asymmetrical design and supported by six sculpted female figures.

• Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected)
• Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)
• Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
• English speaking licensed guide

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities
• Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
• Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill

Join an early morning, 4-hour skip-the-line tour of Athens’ most iconic monument and avoid the summer heat and crowds for a more enjoyable experience. This engaging and educational tour, guided by an English-speaking expert and licensed guide, will transport you back in time. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through fascinating history, mythology, and storytelling. The tour continues at the Acropolis Museum, one of the world’s top museums. Here, you can admire the original masterpieces from the Acropolis temples displayed in natural light, and view excavations visible beneath glass floors and walkways. Benefit from having free time after the tour to further explore Athens at your leisure.

• 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
• If you opted for the “WITHOUT tickets” choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour (around 35 euros per person). We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.
• Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
• 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.

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