Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Athens, Greece

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Acropolis Museum is one of the world’s premier archaeological museums, but it can be overrun with visitors during the day. Avoid the worst of the crowds with this evening tour, and learn more about the artifacts by touring with a guide. After, explore the Acropolis itself, beautifully lit up after dark. Opt to dine at the Acropolis Museum’s rooftop restaurant (own expense) for even better views.

Touring the Acropolis and Museum in the evening gives you more space
Museum tickets included for hassle-free entry
A guide to explain the history and importance of the collection
Choose between several convenient late-afternoon start times

What's Included

Entrance tickets of Acropolis museum,Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum

Dinner - At the end of the tour you can enjoy a dinner at Acropolis museum restaurant (optional).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
The tour ends inside the Acropolis Museum

Itinerary

Acropolis Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Acropolis

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Infant seats available
Near public transportation
Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. A 5-minute walk from Acropolis metro station to the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. Five minutes walk from Acropolis metro station to the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wheelchair accessible
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.5

based on 11 reviews

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Great tour if you actually want to learn!!

Missy_B, Jul 2025

Overall a good experience. Easy to find the meet up place. They explained the process, and was organized. I loved the fact that they provide you with an audio device so that you can hear your guide talking on the tour in a very crowded place. If you are a 1st timer, a guide is a must, otherwise you will have no idea what you are looking at. Our guide Lydia was very knowledgeable, and caring. She made sure we drank plenty of water, took bathroom breaks when possible and found shaded spot to explain things. Being a history teacher she had a wealth of knowledge although at times it was overwhelming and felt like she was going all over the place. Overall, learned a lot!!! Museum is also amazing and overwhelming after an Acropolis tour on a hot day!!!

Excellent experience

Juan_B, Aug 2023

Wonderfull experience. The guide was great and the Acropolis was amazing. We learned a lot of history in the museum.

Extensive tour covered everything

Charles_H, May 2023

Office was well organized and friendly. Walking started very close to the Acropolis. Tour guide was knowledgeable but could have included more historical stories. Lots of time for pictures and bathroom breaks. Great dinner, don’t worry about the time, Greeks stay up late. Average greek dinner is around 9-11PM. I would recommend taking the evening tours as the cruise ship crowds are gone by 4-5 PM. Greek nightlife starts around 9-10PM.

This is a #1 pick.

Jason_B, Oct 2022

Extremely well done tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a superb, educational and entertaining, experience. Dinner afterwards is a must do.

Centuries of History in a moonlit setting

Jill_M, Jul 2022

What an amazing evening. Our guide Lisa led us through the near empty museum halls with a presentation that was both informative and accessible. The chance to see the exhibits up close in the changing light is not to be missed. Thanks Lisa for sharing your passion and your knowledge. It was a great tour.

Best tour. Book this right now

Caitlin_F, Apr 2022

I've done my share of tours and this is by far, the best tour. Our tour guide was extremely passionate and knowledgeable. We were able to enjoy the Acropolis Museum with hardly anyone else there. It made the experience very personal. Our guide gave so much great context but also kept it lighthearted. She had a great sense of humor. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

Response from Host, May 2022

Dear Caitlin, It is an honor to read such beautiful words. We are so glad that you had a great time learning about our history! Hope to see you again in the future! Best Regards, Athens Walks Team

Great tour guide! (Kostas)

Christine_T, Mar 2022

We had a great time learning about the acropolis and Parthenon! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, stories, and sense of humor for my kiddos.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We are so happy that we could offer you an interesting and fun experience. It was a pleasure to have you and your beautiful family. Kind Regards Kostas

Perfection

CarolK_D, Aug 2021

This was the best museum tour I have ever had. The museum is 3 floors, so be prepared to walk a lot. It does have escalators and elevators. You will walk away with a complete understanding of the history of the Acropolis and a great respect for the skill of ancient artists and builders. Be sure to look down. Starting at the entrance, there are glass floors that let you view the excavations beneath the building. It gives you a sense of just how large the Acropolis complex was. On the third floor, you can see the frieze, both original panels and those copied from the British Museum. Then, look out the window to see the Parthenon lit for evening viewing. It was splendid.

Response from Host, Sep 2021

Dear Carol, Thank you for joining us! We are glad that you enjoyed our Acropolis Museum Night tour. We are expecting you back for more unique experiences! Kind Regards, Daphne

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