Acropolis and Acropolis Museum PRIVATE Tour with Licensed Expert
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond the guidebooks and immerse yourself in ancient Greek history on a private tour of the Acropolis. This exclusive experience lets you ask as many questions as you like. Book a walking tour of the Acropolis; upgrade to add the Agora of Athens or the Acropolis Museum; or opt for a half-day city tour by vehicle. Entrance fees are at your expense.
- Explore the Acropolis with an expert for a richer experience
- Learn about the myth and history behind the masterpieces you see
- This tour can be customized to suit your own interests
- A private tour means you set the pace and can ask all the questions you want
What's Included
- 'ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
- 'ACROPOLIS ONLY' Option: includes a 90-Minute visit to the Acropolis only.
- 'ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & Ancient Agora
- 'WITH VEHICHLE OPTION' Includes a 5-hr by luxury Vehicle with return transfers & other City Sites
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
- FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
- Entrance fee - Ancient Agora Entrance Fee€20.00 per person
- Transfers by Vehicle. UNLESS choosing the 'WITH VEHICLE OPTION'.
- Admission Fee - Acropolis 30 Euro. Acropolis Museum 20 Euro€50.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Makrigianni 7, Athina 117 42, Greece
MEETING POINT: Makrigianni 7, Athina. 117 42 (close to the Acropolis Museum) Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included from your cruise ship or central Athens address.
End point
- Acropolis, Athens 105 58, Greece
If selecting the Acropolis only option, your tour may end in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the views. If selecting the Acropolis & Museum Option, your tour may end in the Museum. If selecting the option including the Ancient Agora, your tour will end there.
Itinerary
Makrygianni (Pass By)
1
Acropolis
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)
Propylaea (Pass By)
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Parthenon (Pass By)
Erectheion (Pass By)
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass By)
2
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Acropolis (Pass By)
Athens (Pass By)
Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that admission is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays.
- WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM included for groups of 6 or more
- ACROPOLIS & AGORA OPTION: Please note there is some walking distance between these sites with rough cobbles so not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. Tour ends at Agora.
- ACROPOLIS ONLY OPTION: Please note this tour ends inside the Acropolis to allow you additional time on your own for photos and city veiws.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
4.9
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Krissy_S, Jul 2026
This is a FABULOUS company that was so flexible in tailoring us a perfect day in Athens. Prior to arriving they helped with Acropolis tickets, extra time, extra people, and making a lunch reservation and the day was perfectly planned. Vol was our driver and a perfect mix of Greek charm and knowledge without being too much. Petros was our guide in Acropolis and was wonderful, personable, and so intelligent. The bus was beautiful and air conditioned and waters provided and the restaurant they provided was Chefs Kiss. If you want an amazing tour in Athens with a large family this is a must.
Lindsay_B, Jul 2026
This private tour is a must! Our guide was kind and incredibly knowledgeable about the Acropolis as well as the artifacts found in the museum. She brought the Acropolis to life giving us a true picture of the site in ancient times and spent time answering all of our questions. Enjoyed learning about this treasure of antiquity and meeting an amazing tour guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Lindsay,
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Elle, Jul 2026
Outstanding professional and highly educated guides gave us a wonderful tour of Athens. It was customized for our preferences. Many thanks to Peter the driver who patiently drove us around in a Mercedes and gave us a lot of information. And, the guide Ethena was exceptional. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the history and culture of Greece.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Elle,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Risa, Jul 2026
Lydia was an amazing guide. She was full of knowledge and we loved all of her stories
We highly recommend touring the Acropolis and Museum with her.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Niti_T, Jul 2026
We had a great experience with our guide Evi! She took her time explaining the history and made it interesting for our kids. She was very knowledgeable and thorough. Loved this private tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Niti
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Julianne_G, Jul 2026
Betty was our guide for tour of the Acropolis museum and the Acropolis. She was extremely knowledgeable and kindly answered all the additional questions we had. She is soft spoken , smiling and friendly. We highly recommend her and the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Lisa_S, Jul 2026
There is so much history and so many details regarding the Acropolis how could anyone know it all? That being said, our guide Vicky was indeed a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. We did an extended tour with her just my husband and I and I cannot express how much we enjoyed it. Vicky knows the history and the fun tidbits and makes it all interesting weaving it all together over the course of your time with her. I highly recommend a private tour! There are so many people that if you did it by yourself you would miss so many details. Limited tickets are now being offered to visit each day, so letting Vicky handle getting the tickets also relieved the stress of trying to get early morning access, heck access at all on the day we needed it to be. Overall, this was an exceptional experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Lisa
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
extonpb, Jul 2026
A true expert . We loved our tour. She knew so much and had so much knowledge and information. We recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
David_R, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful time on our tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Our guide Maria meet us at the base of the Acropolis for an early morning tour. She was an amazing guide and made the historical site really come alive with incredible history. Make sure you purchase the “skip the line” options so you don’t have to wait in line to purchase tickets. Also, it gets very hot on the Acropolis because there is no shade, so a morning or evening tour would probably be best. She also guided us through the museum and took us to the highlights, which tied together what we saw on the Acropolis with the artifacts they have preserved in the museum. Worth every penny!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear David
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Kristin_G, Jun 2026
We learned so much from our expert guide, Lisa—-Way more than we would have on our own. She was so knowledgeable and such a nice person… bringing the ancient history of athens alive for us.. i highly recommend this experience, it is well worth it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Kristin
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Hannah_M, Jun 2026
Our experience was incredible! We had the best time getting to see the Acropolis and Parthenon as well as exploring the Acropolis Museum. Our guide, Antigoni, was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and made our trip so memorable. We would absolutely recommend taking this tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Hannah
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Noa_Z, Jun 2026
We absolutely loved our tour of the acropolis and Parthenon with Vicki!! She’s so knowledgeable about history and taught us a lot of interesting info about the history of the area and also where a lot of English words/concepts come from which was super cool! She made our experience so much better than if we had just walked around ourselves - 10/10 would recommend Vicki and this tour experience!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Noa
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Rachel_R, Jun 2026
Very informative, clean and comfortable car, on-time for pickup, great communication, would book again
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Rachel
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
ipotts3318, Jun 2026
Eva was absolutely fantastic and one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. Her knowledge of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum was incredible, but what really stood out was how much she genuinely loves what she does. She guides these tours every day, and her passion for the history, culture, and stories behind everything truly shines through.
Beyond the history itself, Eva knew all the best photo spots, the smartest routes to take, which stairways were worth using, and which areas to skip to maximize time and energy. She expertly managed the pace of the tour and helped take full advantage of the 8:00 AM entry slot to experience the sites before the larger crowds arrived.
She was also wonderful to chat with and shared great recommendations about local food and Athens in general, which made the experience feel even more personal.
When I return to Athens and book another tour, I would specifically request Eva without hesitation. She is truly the best of the best, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Peter_M, Jun 2026
Loved this private tour. Lisa was amazing. Personable, knowledgeable, and kept my two teens interested (no small feat). Museum was worth the visit as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Peter
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Lori_H, Jun 2026
Effy was a great tour guide. She took her time to provide historic insights. She also gave us tips on where to eat and places to enjoy. We very much enjoyed our visit!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Lori
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Neal_M, Jun 2026
Great educational and fun tour. Our tour guide, Petros, was the best. He showed us so many details throughout the tour that we would have missed and knew the history behind everything. He was very friendly, professional and always asked if we had any questions and liked the pace of the tour. He also provided us great restaurant recommendations after our tour, even the best things to order at certain places.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Neal
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Jennifer_J, Jun 2026
Mando was very informative, thorough, patient and thoughtful. We learned so much of the history of the Acropolis and artifacts and she responded to our questions and our needs for breaks, pictures, etc. She was very flexible and easy going with our teenager.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Jennifer
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Warm wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
SaraAnn_N, Jun 2026
Betty was very knowledgeable and pleasant- we learned a lot of history mixed with some delightful stories
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Greg_R, Jun 2026
The guide was fantastic, even my wife who is not a history buff enjoyed it. One of the best parts of our two weeks in Greece. We are going back and taking the kids on the same tour
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Greg
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Heather_J, Jun 2026
Vasili was so wonderful! He is an archaeologist and very passionate about the history. We loved him.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Heather
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Kevin_S, May 2026
We met Phryne in front of the Acropolis museum and went directly inside. She had bought tickets to the museum and the Acropolis ahead of time to save time and hassle, which was very much appreciated! Phryne was extremely knowledgeable, with an advanced degree in archeology and classics, and was full of interesting information and observations. She was also very kind and accommodating to our needs and desires. In all, a fantastic tour with a fantastic guide!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Kevin
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Lou_C, May 2026
Having your own guide provides a more custom experience than being part of a larger group. Our guide was knowledgeable and took the time to learn about what we were interested in. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Lou
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
Karen_H, May 2026
Private guided tour was the way to go! Petrosia was an excellent guide, sharing interesting history and details throughout. He kept the tour moving a perfect pace for us, was attentive to our interests, entertaining and easy to understand.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Karen
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
Warmpenguin Tours
Linda_P, May 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. However, we were very disappointed with the private coach portion of the tour. Although we were informed that a scheduled bike race would affect traffic, the tour operator—being a local company—was fully aware of this in advance. They even moved our meeting time earlier to ensure we reached the Acropolis on schedule.
Despite this, the traffic disruption meant that we missed four of the six advertised stops: the Temple of Zeus, the Athens Trilogy, Syntagma Square, and the changing of the guards. When I requested compensation for these significant omissions, the only option offered was for the driver to take us to the missed sites the following day—an option we could not use because we were leaving the city early.
Given that the operator knew about the race ahead of time and understood the impact it would have on the itinerary, they should have provided an alternative plan or, at the very least, offered appropriate compensation. The lack of proactive communication and meaningful resolution was extremely disappointing.
Brent_P, May 2026
This tour was perfect for us! There is just so much history here that you really need a tour guide to help you see all the important artifacts and understand all that you are seeing, not to mention to navigate the crowds. Highlighted by the Parthenon, the tour also covered the whole Acropolis, fabulous Acropolis Museum, and Olympic Stadium. Our guides were great and filled with not only the factual history of the sites, but an appreciation for their significance to history and relevance to us today. Myrta was great! She was so knowledgeable and personable. She was also great photographer too and made sure we got the pics a the best spots. But she stood out in pointing out the important historical significance and interesting sidebars that made the tour absolutely worth every cent. Our driver was was excellent but the post museum van tour got cut short due to big bicycle race in Athens the morning of our tour that shut down major streets. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Brent
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Jonathan_A, May 2026
Our guides were great! So knowledgeable and accommodating. And friendly! It was a genuine joy to share the day with them in Athens.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Jonathan
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Francesca_B, May 2026
This was an absolutely phenomenal tour. The history, the mythology, the architecture – and our guide! Just perfect. Komissa was the best guide. We were never rushed, she knew the best photo places, was extremely knowledgeable about everything, and made sure to wish my wife & I a happy anniversary. Traveling as a lesbian couple, we so appreciated the warm welcome. She spent extra time making sure we didn’t miss a thing!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Francesca
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour!
We hope to see you back again in the future.
Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Michael_L, May 2026
Do museum first gives you a better understanding of Acropolis, our guide Lydia was awesome, very informative
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Michael
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon.
Best Wishes for all your future travels
All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Amy_M, May 2026
Lisa was outstanding. She really brought the history to life. We would highly recommend her. Thank you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Amy
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us.
It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
Warm wishes
All at Warmpenguin Tours
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