Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

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Athens, Greece

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4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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4.9

· Derek_A ·

Jun 2026

Fantastic trip - Loved every second. Katorina was fun, friendly and knowledgeable, and made the place even better with her commentary. The four hours (I included the museum) flew by, as we marvelled at the views and the history of it all... If you're in Athens, you MUST do this tour.

· Andrea_V ·

Jun 2026

I had the pleasure of being guided by Liza whom also studied archeology and was very knowledgeable, funny and kind. She gave us plenty of breaks. I would recommended the 8:00am start as it gets very hot, bring sung glasses,wear white clothing and eat before if you can.

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Overview

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is an Athens must-see—but it can be hard to make the most of it when visiting alone. To better understand the attraction’s historic significance, explore with a guide who can bring its history to lfie. This group tour offers a hassle-free way to see the best of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and other monuments. You can also upgrade to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

This tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Athens and history fans
Choose from a range of convenient tour times to suit your schedule
Upgrade to add admission tickets, and/or an Acropolis Museum visit
Learn insider facts and stories you'd miss without a guide

What's Included

Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line
Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance fee - Entrance fee to the Acropolis unless you book the option WITH tickets

€30.00 per person
Entrance fee - Entrance fee to the Acropolis Museum unless you book the option WITH tickets

€20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Porinou 5, Athina 117 42, Greece
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office

End point

Acropolis Museum
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum if you book the option with the museum. If you book the option only Acropolis ends up to the Acropolis monuments.

Itinerary

Meet your guide in the early morning and walk the short distance to the Acropolis. After picking up your tickets (or purchasing them, depending on booking option selected), get ready to explore the hilltop archaeological site.

Listen as your guide transports you back to ancient Greece with in-depth stories. Stop to admire the magnificent ruins, most of which date back to the 5th-century BC, including the much-photographed Parthenon, the restored Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, known for its exquisite caryatid statues.

After exploring the ruins, head to the Acropolis Museum (if option selected) to see even more artifacts that highlight the history of ancient Greece.

Athens (Pass By)

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Athena Nike

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Athena Nike

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parthenon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Erectheion

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Acropolis Museum

1 hour • 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
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
People under 18 years old they should bring their passports or IDs of them to ensure reduce price entrance ticket to Acropolis.

EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance. Others under 25 years old have a 50% discount (Acropolis tickets). IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates.
If you have not choose the option "with" entrance tickets - Entrance fees must be purchased online in advance through the official website. Acropolis 30 euros per adult from April 2025 , 10 euros per adult from November to March. Acropolis museum 20 euros per adult from April 2025
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun cream
Participants under 25 should have with them their passports or photo copies of them
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

4.9

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An incredible way to spend a short time in Athens

Rashel_S, Jul 2026

What an amazing tour! Our tour guide was so well informed, patient, and kind. We couldn’t recommend this tour any more!

Finally been to Acropolis!!

Geumjoo_H, Jul 2026

Great guide to Acropolis. The guide was knowledgeable. It would’ve been difficult to know what and how it looked like without information our guide has provided. Thank you.

An incredible sight!

Elissa_H, Jul 2026

This tour was great! A nice leisurely climb of the Acropolis made it easier for everyone in our group. Pro tip: schedule yourself for the first tour of the day (8am) when there are fewer people and the temperature isn’t too high. Also, don’t skip the museum at the end. It is well worth the stop.

Amazing tour at the Parthenon

Charles_L, Jul 2026

Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. The site was fantastic and the mesuem was perfect. The day couldn't have been better.

Don’t miss this tour

Tim_M, Jul 2026

Demos was very informative and interesting and fun! We had a great tour. Our favorite ever tour and guide ever!

Great tour - very...

Niloufer_D, Jul 2026

Great tour - very interesting. With Acropolis museum visit, and our guide Joanna was very knowledgeable.

Our tour guide was super...

Alyanna_A, Jul 2026

Our tour guide was super nice & definitely gave a lot of historical context to the entirety of the Acropolis & the pieces in the museum! She had a very calm demeanor at all times and ensured that we were all kept together before continuing on with the next sections. It was a great experience overall and definitely would highly recommend it to anyone visiting for the first time!

Guided tour of Acropolis

Jill_P, Jul 2026

Best way to see Acropolis and museum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Found out new information about Athena and Poseidon.

Fantastic Guide Costas and tour of Acropolis and Museum

Diana_U, Jul 2026

Costas is an amazing tour guide with a deep knowledge of the history of Ancient Greece. (I think he said he has a master's degree in archeology.) We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with him and highly recommend it. As 60-somethings, we had some concerns about how strenuous the climb would be up to the Acropolis, but Costas did a great job of taking us from one shady spot to another as we made the climb, and while we stood in the shade to rest, he told us more about the place. He did a great job at keeping the group together and moving us around a very busy site and he was very attentive to the group's needs. He also had a notebook of pictures and illustrations that he showed us throughout the tour to help us understand what these ancient sites may have actually looked like in their heyday. We learned so much about the Acropolis, and he also took us through the Acropolis Museum (this is an option you can choose - I highly recommend adding this to your tour). His comments throughout the museum were insightful and interesting. We booked the 8 am tour in June, and it was already pretty warm up there at that time of day. Going to the museum afterward was nice, because we had a chance to cool off in the air conditioning. This tour uses the whispers (audio ear pieces), which made it very easy to hear him. He recommended a place for lunch nearby called Opos Palia, and the food was great and inexpensive.

Try to go early, very...

Christian_R, Jul 2026

Try to go early, very little shade up on the Acropolis and mid day it gets very hot. Bring water. Other than that the tour guide was great and it was a very informative tour. Highly recommend

Amazing experience

Andrea_M, Jul 2026

We did the 8:00 AM tour with Kostos including the museum. He provided us with an amazing experience and was very knowledgeable about all the history. I would 100% recommend. The tour provided information that we would’ve never gotten on our own.

Amazing tour!

Katie_H, Jul 2026

Our tour guide was WONDERFUL! She was very knowledgeable and made sure we had excellent views. We learned so much and loved the experience!

Very interesting tour

Ruth_S, Jun 2026

We found the tour very interesting. It was very hot and there is little shelter. Our tour guide was great. She had fantastic knowledge and was able to answer any questions. Amazing views from the top. The day we went there were three big cruise ships in the port. This meant it was very busy. Beware… It is very slippery where the stones are shiny and worn. Wear suitable shoes. We saw someone fall down the steps.

In Athens? This is a MUST-Do tour...

Derek_A, Jun 2026

Highly recommended

Seth_S, Jun 2026

Our guide Michael was AMAZING! So knowledgeable and so funny. We really enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended and ask for Michael’s group!

Highly recommend this tour.

Amanda_S, Jun 2026

Absolutely the best way to experience the Acropolis and the museum. Our guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable!

Excellent tour guide

Curtis_J, Jun 2026

Our tour guide Johanna was excellent, shared just enough information about the historical site that kept us intrigued to learn more. Very humorous and humble at the same time. Highly recommended her for anyone looking for a very knowledgeable and professional tour guide.

Great Guide

William_D, Jun 2026

Good narration of the high lights of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Guide attempted to get to know each of the folks in her group. Nicely offered to take pictures at important settings for those who wanted pictures at certain settings.

Great tour of the acropolis

Francisco_N, Jun 2026

We went on the tour with the added acropolis museum and thought it was a great compliment to seeing the acropolis. Anastasia was our tour guide and she was terrific. She found shaded areas for us to wait while she explained what we were seeing, which was appreciated with the hot summer sun.

Fantastic

Howard_S, Jun 2026

Best guide ever. Wonderful experience we learned so much. The guide was very engaged wit) the group.

Acropolis

tanja_t, Jun 2026

. Maria was a great tour guide; there were some elderly in the tour and she would stop to ask if they were okay. Made sure we had shade. The tour was exceptional.

Tour guide very...

Dave_c, Jun 2026

Tour guide very knowledgeable. He kept us at a great pace to climb the mountain. Highly recommend this trip.

Great tour guide. Very...

Kara_T, Jun 2026

Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Nice pace. The acropolis is super crowded even if you go early but our guide did a good job keeping everyone together and stopping in shady spots for explanations.

Fine tour

Dean_W, Jun 2026

The walking tour was fine, our guide kept us moving, and we saw all the key pieces of the Acropolis and learned a bit about each thing. After the tour we were given 20 minutes, then we headed to the museum. Here again we went pretty quickly through the museum and saw the key pieces. I felt like our guide was knowledgeable, but also it’s clear that there are many, many guides, and that they all hit the same things day in and day out. Overall I think it was a fine tour, and by taking a tour you will learn more about what you are seeing than going on your own.

Our tour guide was...

Melissa_D, Jun 2026

Our tour guide was Anastasia. It was a very good tour that gave enough time to learn a lot at both the Acropolis and the museum. The tour guide did a wonderful job keeping everyone together in very crowded areas and the audio system made it even better.

Acropolis John

Matthew_H, Jun 2026

Great experience. John was incredibly knowlegable and friendly. The earily start is highly recommended.

Fun with care

Rajen_S, Jun 2026

It was informative. The surface at the top and the stairs are polished with all the walking and are a slipping hazard. Please be careful as I took a fall despite being careful. It is great tour and informative.

Great tour by John the Archaeologist

Jennifer_V, Jun 2026

John the archaeologist was fantastic! The tour was well paced, I learned a tremendous amount about the history of the acropolis, and his photo book showing what the site looked like in the past really brought the story to life! I traveled with my 2 teenage daughters and they enjoyed his tour as much as I did!