Early Access Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour

Athens, Greece

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

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

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mitseon 2, Athina 117 42, Greece
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

End point

Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece

Ticket Redemption Point

Mitseon 2, Athina 117 42, Greece

Itinerary

Acropolis of Athens

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Acropolis Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)

Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)

Propylaea

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

Erectheion

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Very knowledgeable

Lori_M, May 2026

Our guide Natasha was wonderful. The only issue was timing. I wish the tour went straight to the top at opening to avoid crowds.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Lori, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re very happy to hear that Natasha made your experience wonderful with her guidance and care throughout the tour. We also truly appreciate your comments regarding the timing and crowd levels. Your suggestion about heading to the top right at opening is very valuable, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration as we continue improving the flow and experience of our tours. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another experience in the future! Warm regards