Top Athens Ancient Ruins

There are plenty of great ancient ruins tours in Athens to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best to book right now:

• Athens Full-Day Private Tour

• Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

• Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

• Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

• Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Prices for ancient ruins tours in Athens vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for those on the lower end of the price range, these are the best to book now:

• Acropolis of Athens Historical Tour For History Enthusiasts

• Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

• Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

• Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

• Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Yes, ancient ruins tours in Athens are worth it. Between the Acropolis, the Agora, and all of the temples and monuments scattered throughout the city, Athens is a treasure trove for history buffs. That said, unless you have a PhD in ancient Greek history, you'll probably benefit from a local guide who specializes in telling the stories of these ruins—some of which are up to 3,000 years old. Many tours even include prepaid tickets, so you don't need to wait in line at the sites you visit.

Per one customer who booked the Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour, "Our guide Phillipa was fantastic. She was fun, funny, and knowledgeable. She didn't just have a script, she answered all the questions our large group had about history, mythology, architecture, and modern Athens. She also gave everyone lots of time to take pictures, and paced the tour to meet everyone's activity level. The tour itself was worth every penny. So cool to be on the grounds of something so old. The company was easy to work with and very modern. We were given headphones and were able to hear everything our guide said, even in crowded spaces."

Before booking Athens ancient ruins tours, make sure you can adhere to the tour’s schedule. Unless you’re booking a private tour, you’ll need to be prompt, as many tours feature a strict timed entry policy. Also, read the physical requirements. Most tours are not wheelchair accessible and require a moderate level of fitness. If you’re hard of hearing, make sure your tour includes a headset or earphones. It should be listed in the “What’s Included” section, but you can also message the tour operator in advance and ask.

To fully enjoy Athens ancient ruins tours, bring a hat to protect your face from the sun, and wear comfortable shoes with plenty of tread. You’ll be walking on very uneven surfaces, and the stone steps you have to climb up and down can be rather slick. You’ll also want to have a bottle of water, as it’s the only beverage allowed at the Acropolis, and make sure you eat a hearty breakfast, too. Most ruins don’t offer refreshments or allow visitors to bring in food.