Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.
- Walking tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
- Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with an expert guide
- Take in breathtaking views of Athens from the Acropolis' summit
- Upgrade to add tickets and reduce (though not always eliminate) wait time
What's Included
- English speaking professional guide
- Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option is booked
- Small Group tour
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
- Guided visit of the Parthenon
- Guided visit of the Erechtheion
- Guided visit of the Dionysus Theatre
- Guided visit of the Asclepeion
- Earsets to better hear your guide
- Athens Guide Magazine
- Athens Map
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)€30.00 per person
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)€20.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athina 117 42, Greece
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).
End point
- Acropolis MuseumDionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
Itinerary
Meet your guide a short walk from the Acropolis and, after clearing security checks, head into the UNESCO-listed archaeological site with a skip-the-line service: Upgrade to prepay your tickets.
Explore the site with your guide, pausing to learn about each key element's history.
Admire the Theater of Dionysus, stop to marvel at the Propylaea main gate, take in the Temple of Athena Nike , and see the Erechtheion and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Of course, you'll enjoy an in-depth look at the Parthenon and a break to admire the view over Athens.
Next, head to the Acropolis Museum: Upgrade to prebook your tickets.
Your guide will focus on the highlights of this massive collection of Acropolis artifacts. Exit the museum together at the end of the tour or linger inside to explore further on your own.
Explore the site with your guide, pausing to learn about each key element's history.
Admire the Theater of Dionysus, stop to marvel at the Propylaea main gate, take in the Temple of Athena Nike , and see the Erechtheion and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Of course, you'll enjoy an in-depth look at the Parthenon and a break to admire the view over Athens.
Next, head to the Acropolis Museum: Upgrade to prebook your tickets.
Your guide will focus on the highlights of this massive collection of Acropolis artifacts. Exit the museum together at the end of the tour or linger inside to explore further on your own.
1
Acropolis
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Theatre of Dionysus
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Herod Atticus Odeon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Temple of Athena Nike
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Erectheion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Parthenon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option follow the instructions on your voucher to book your tickets
- Bring a hat and wear sunscreen lotion
- Brinng a bottle of water
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- Tours run rain or shine.
- Backpacks are not allowed
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: Please have in mind that baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis, archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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
4.7
based on 954 reviews
Jennifer_F, Apr 2026
The guide was excellent in terms of knowledge but he walked too quickly and left people behind. This became quite stressful, especially as the path could be slippery at times.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback regarding your tour with us. We are pleased to hear that you found your guide's knowledge to be excellent, as we take great pride in the historical depth of our tours.
However, we sincerely appreciate your comments regarding the pace of the walk. The safety and comfort of our guests are our top priorities, and we understand that the marble paths can be challenging to navigate. We have shared your feedback with our guiding team to ensure that we maintain a pace that is inclusive and considerate of all participants, regardless of age, allowing everyone to enjoy the site without stress.
We hope that despite the brisk pace, the beauty of the Acropolis and the museum left you with lasting memories of Athens.
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
NACHIAPPAN_M, Apr 2026
Number 1 historical sightseeing place in Greece, Athens. Best Tour ,informative, guide Giota knowledgble.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the top feedback! It’s an honor to guide guests through the #1 historical site in Greece, and we’re super happy to know Giota was there to make it a truly informative experience for you. Her deep knowledge is a huge asset to our team,.
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
John_O, Apr 2026
Such a perfect tour of the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum. Our guide, Niobe, was the absolute best! She was extremely knowledgeable and went into great detail about so many aspects of the tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are so happy to hear you had an "absolute best" experience with Niobe! Combining the Acropolis with the Museum is a deep dive into history, and we are glad Niobe’s detailed insights helped bring all those layers of Athenian heritage to life for you. Thank you for the glowing review, John!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Cynthia_M, Mar 2026
We had an incredible experience with Margarites at the Acropolis and museum. She is a wonderful teacher and storyteller and our family learned and retained so much information from our time with her about Greek mythology, customs, and language. She was talented in selecting interesting facts and content, coloring in the stories with details, and keeping us interested and engaged. I'll also add that her voice was so pleasant and soothing to listen to. We are so grateful for such a spectacular experience with her -- our time with her was one of the memorable highlights of our week in Athens!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Cynthia, what a beautiful tribute to Margarita’s storytelling!
It’s one thing to hear facts, but it’s another to actually "retain" the history, mythology, and even the language, that is the mark of a truly gifted teacher. We love that her soothing voice and talent for "coloring in the stories" turned a tour into a core memory for your family. We’ll be sure to share this spectacular feedback with her!
Warmly,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Bridget_O, Dec 2025
Dimitris was amazing, he shared the history of the Acropolis in a very engaging manner. The entire tour was very interesting & informative. We especially enjoyed hearing the mythological stories.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so pleased to hear that Dimitris brought the Acropolis to life for you and that the mythology resonated so well. Stories really are the best way to connect with a place like this, and we’re glad the tour felt both engaging and meaningful.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Beverly_C, Nov 2025
Wow. Rina was a wealth of information. My husband was a bit hobbled due to a knee replacement in June. She was very patient and helpful. This is a great tour. All the ruins were explained in detail as were the exhibits in the museum.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Beverly,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Rina’s knowledge, patience, and attentiveness made the tour both enjoyable and accessible for your husband. It’s so good to know that the history of the Acropolis and its museum came alive for you both!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Nicole_I, Oct 2025
Our tour guide YOLANDA was so informative about the history of the Acropolis and museum. She was great!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Yolanda’s knowledge and enthusiasm made your tour of the Acropolis and museum so engaging. Guides like her truly bring history to life!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Vickie_O, Oct 2025
We took the Acropolis tour and the museum tour with Maria. She was excellent and provided much information we would not have otherwise been exposed to. It rained during the entire tour, but they provided rain gear for all. The Acropolis is naturally very slippery due to the terrain ( hilly and lots of marble), but the rain made it more difficult. Maria was undaunted by the weather and maintained ongoing commentary. She was also very patient and took extra care to assure we were all okay. Great tour even in the rain!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Vickie,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Maria’s knowledge, patience, and care helped make your tour enjoyable, even in the rain. It’s wonderful that the team could support you through the slippery terrain and keep the commentary going—true dedication makes all the difference!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Devin_H, Oct 2025
Very knowledgeable guide, of course the Acropolis is a once in a lifetime event and the guide really communicated well. Plenty of breaks, but there's no getting out of a lot of walking.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Devin, we’re so excited you enjoyed the journey! Our guides aim to balance rich storytelling with well-timed breaks, making the Acropolis experience as engaging and manageable as possible. It’s always a pleasure to hear it left a lasting impression.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Susan_D, Oct 2025
Our guide, Margarita, was very knowledgeable and informative. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning on visiting Athens.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Susan, we’re delighted Margarita could make your visit memorable! Her knowledge and enthusiasm really help the Acropolis and museum tell their story. Thanks for sharing your recommendation!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Tony_O, Oct 2025
The actual event was fantastic, but the tour guide was not very interesting. She spoke anecdotally too much and not about the historical significance of the subject, essentially taking away valuable time of allowing us to take photos.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Tony, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad you enjoyed visiting the Acropolis, though we’re truly sorry to hear that the guiding style didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our guides aim to balance storytelling with historical depth, but we understand that this can vary depending on personal preference. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us refine our approach to ensure every guest enjoys both the insight and the experience.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Rebecca_D, Oct 2025
We are so glad that we booked this tour, especially the early start. Our guide Niamb was fantastic with a wealth of experience and knowledge. The early start meant we were cool enough and beat some of the crowds. We booked the museum ticket at the same time which was invaluable. Took my 77 year old mum who managed it well. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Rebecca! We’re happy to hear that the early start and combined museum ticket made the tour comfortable and enjoyable for you and your mum. It’s a reward for us that our guide Niovi could share so much knowledge and make the experience even more memorable. Your recommendation just made our day!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
David_B, Sep 2025
Great tour guide! Group #10 We learned so much! The time flew by. Thank you for an amazing day at the Acropolis!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear David,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing day at the Acropolis and enjoyed learning with your guide in Group #10. It’s wonderful to know the time flew by for you—that’s the best compliment to a tour!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Stuart_M, Sep 2025
The tour guide was extremely informative.
Her guidance made looking at exhibits with more perspective and appreciation.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Stuart! We’re happy to hear that the tour enhanced your appreciation of the Acropolis and the museum. Insightful guidance really does make all the difference!
George_G, Sep 2025
The tour was very good and the guide was excellent. Understanding where to meet was a challenge. One small sign at coffee shop patio is the only indication that is where to gather for the walking tour. We walked past it four times and then had to ask another tour operator.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, George, for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our guide’s excellent work. We appreciate your note about the meeting point and will look into making the signage clearer so it’s easier to spot right away.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Nicole_S, Sep 2025
You may only have once in this lifetime to experience the wonders of the Acropolis. The right guide can make or break that experience....Margarita was absolutely amazing—charming, local, and a natural educator. She made the trek up to the Parthenon feel effortless, stopping at key moments to explain what we were seeing and weaving in vivid stories from mythology that truly brought the ancient world to life.
She engaged the group with thoughtful questions, made sure everyone was safe from the slippery stones and those sneaky pickpockets, and even gave us ample time to rest and grab a snack between the Acropolis and the museum.
At the end, she led us through a memorable procession around the museum’s top floor, bringing the famous Parthenon frieze to life in a way we’ll never forget.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—knowledgeable, warm, and completely tuned in to her group’s needs. Thank you, Margarita!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Nicole! What a wonderful review to read. We’re happy to hear how Margarita’s passion, storytelling, and care elevated your visit to both the Acropolis and the Museum. She truly has a gift for bringing history to life while making everyone feel comfortable and engaged, and it’s rewarding to know you felt that throughout the tour.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
MariAnn_J, Aug 2025
The tour was amazing! The wealth of knowledge and amazing views you receive are well worth the price!! Loved our guide! She even recommended a local restaurant that was to die for!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, MariAnn! ✨ We’re thrilled you enjoyed both the Acropolis and the museum with our guide — and even got to taste some local flavors afterward! It’s wonderful to hear the tour felt worthwhile and memorable from start to finish. 💙
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
George_S, Aug 2025
Extremely hot with little shade so hydration and sun protection are paramount. Maria was far too busy trying to impress us with details while keeping to a fixed schedule rather providing positive customer experience. Highly recommend this tour, but with another guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear George, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the history, but we’re sorry the pace didn’t meet your expectations. Not every guide is a perfect fit for every guest, but our tours are designed to suit the pace and interests of the whole group. We’ll share your comments with our team to keep improving.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Emnet_Y, Aug 2025
Great learning from the tour; which we'd have zoomed thru it all in 30min. Wear a sneakers with grip sole since walking up the acropolis to the top & around Parthenon can be uneven & slippery. Pack cold water in the summer since can be hot upto 100s.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, Emnet! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found it enriching compared to exploring alone. Great tips as well—good shoes, plenty of water, and an early start make all the difference on a summer day at the Acropolis.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Wendy_M, Aug 2025
We went on many tours and this was our favorite tour guide. We highly recommend it. Having the pre-purchased tickets for the 8 AM time in the hot summer was key. Even though it is a group tour the head sets allowed us to hear our tour guide clearly and she was wonderful! I felt like we got so lucky. She handled the heat and crowds with grace and made sure we were all included. I've visited the Acropolis before and this was by far my favorite tour experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Wendy! We’re thrilled this was your favorite tour experience, especially given your past visits to the Acropolis. Starting early, with pre-purchased tickets, really does make a difference in the summer heat. We’re so glad your guide made it engaging, clear, and inclusive for everyone in the group.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Rino_B, Aug 2025
Nicoletta was the best. Very knowledgeable of the history of everything about Acropolis and the museum.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, Rino! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Nicoletta and appreciated her deep knowledge of the Acropolis and the museum. She’ll be so pleased to know she made your experience special.
Margaret_S, Aug 2025
Aigli was an amazing guide. It was crowded and warm, but Aigli guided us expertly through the site. She clearly loves her subject material and we all benefitted from her knowledge.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you, Margaret! We're super happy to hear you had an amazing tour with Aigli. Her passion and expertise truly shine, even on warm and crowded days. It's rewarding to know you felt the benefit of her guidance and knowledge!
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Headrick_D, Jul 2025
Great tour. Weather was very hot and tour was moved from 11.30 to 8.40 Never missed a beat. Tour was better than ecpectef
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Headrick,
Thank you for your positive feedback! We feel an honor to know that the tour adjustment helped beat the heat and that the experience exceeded your expectations, that's our goal. It’s rewarding to hear you enjoyed the tour despite the weather challenges.
Warm regards,
Athens Walking Tours Team
Fred_G, Jul 2025
Excellent knowledge and engagement. she was informative and entertaining. Great management of shade in incredible heat.
TERESA_L, Jul 2025
We were extremely fortunate to have Philippia with us as our tour guide. Her knowledge and history of both places were amazing and informative. We learned a lot about Greek culture and history.
James_D, Jul 2025
This was a very informative tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Our tour guide, Maria, was very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. She provided a lot of great information on the site as well as the history behind its development. She was very engaging and kept the whole group interested.
The Acropolis and its are pretty wide open, so sun screen, a hat, and water are essential. You can buy water before you enter or as you live - but there’s nothing available during the walk through the site. There is a lot of stair climbing to reach the summit, but Maria paced it well so no one got too tired. It is definitely not a tour for anyone with mobility issues. This tour cannot accommodate wheelchair guests, because the only wheelchair accessible route is through an entrance on the other side.
The tour route can get VERY crowded, and some of the steps are steep and slippery. Don’t get distracted by the sights and miss a step - or the tourist who stops mid-stairs to take a photo!
It was well worth the extra cost for the Acropolis Museum tickets and the guided tour. Note that there are many features of the Acropolis buildings that were removed for preservation and have been replaced on site with replicas. Many of the originals are in the Museum. It is a highlights tour - touring the entire Museum would take all day. Maria was able to connect the artifacts in the Museum with the archaeological site we had just visited. We might have found things ourselves, but it was much better with a guide. Once that part of the tour was over, we were free to explore more of the Museum on our own.
The tour uses assistive audio devices, so you can wander a bit and still hear your guide. They provide a single ear phone, but you can use your own headset/ear buds if it has the old-style plug.
Although the tour is a bit expensive, to us it was well worth it to hear the culture and history from a truly knowledgeable guide. If we had wandered the site and read placards on our own, we never would have gotten as much out of the visit!
Nicole_H, Jul 2025
Panyioti, our tour guide, was thoughtful, kind, informative and knowledgeable.
Panyioti gave us very detailed information in a digestible style through an earpiece so he was easy to hear. You could learn as much or as little as you wish. Hopefully the earpiece was only one way ;) it must have been because I tested it and Panyioti didn't appear to react lol.
Panyioti advocated for us when I didn't want to surrender my backpack to the museum cloakroom (due to valuables). He cared about each and every person on the tour and was kind and accommodating.
The only downside was the unbearable heat and limited spots to sit during the hours of standing around in the hot sun. Panyioti told us he would try to limit our stops in the sun, but because the place was so busy, it was still too much for kids. This was no fault of the tour, the attractions had been closed a few days earlier because of this. The advantage of the tour is that we could skip the very long lines. Although, for me personally (and this does come down to personal preference) I would have preferred to move faster through the attractions at the expense of some of the information.
My advice would be that the tour is worth it, especially because of the information, prepaid admission, skipping the queues and personal assistance, but take a hat, a fan (if you go in July), bottled water (preferably in a thermos bottle) and wear good shoes. There are vending machines with water, but they only accept coins.
If you need to go ahead for limited shade, you can and you will still hear your guide through the ear piece.
I saw kids crying trying to cope with the heat, so take as many precautions as you can if you go during a heatwave.
John_P, Jul 2025
We are very impressed with the whole process from Viator. Booking online was very straight forward. Email confirmation was sent immediately after booking. If you download the Viator app to your mobile phone you can add the booking to the app for easy access. The tour was hosted by “Athens Walking Tours”
We checked in with the “Athens Walking Tours” rep, who had our details on their computer, at the designated meeting point. We were handed a headset so we could hear the tour guide. Vassiliki was our guide who was very good. She collected us at the allotted time from the meeting point and then and took us to the side entrance of the Acropolis. We waited no longer than five minutes to gain entry. Vassiliki was very knowledge without overburdening us with too many facts. As we progressed towards the Parthenon we stopped at strategic points (where there was shade) and Vassiliki explained the significance of the various ruins. Once we reached the Parthenon we had about 15 mins to take photos.
We also included the museum tour. Once we had slowly descended from the Parthenon Vassiliki took us around the museum explaining the different artefacts.
The whole tour took approx. 3.5 – 4hrs.
If you are looking for a tour of the Acropolis/Parthenon I would definitely recommend you consider booking with Viator
For Cruisers
Our cruise ship docked at Piraeus. We left the port at terminal B. Directly across the road is the bus stop for the X80 bus to Athens. The ticket office is at the bus stop. It cost us 4.10 euros each for a return ticket. If you get off at the Acropolis bus stop The Athens Walking Tour” meeting point is directly across the road. The return bus stop is on the opposite side of the road from where you were dropped off. We believe the X80 Bus runs approx. every 40 minutes.
Lisa_L, Jul 2025
Wonderful tour guide , Rina was knowledgeable and patient as we walked on a very hot day up the Acropolis.
michael_l, Jul 2025
Well organised from start to finish with a great tour rep Demitrius - very thoughtful and informative - thoroughly enjoyed the tour
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