Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis and Parthenon Tickets Included
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Athens, Greece
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Secure your ticket in advance and skip the lines at the Acropolis on this convenient tour. Delve into Greek architecture, mythology, and history as you explore the Acropolis, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon with your guide. A choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in.
- Beat the crowds at the Acropolis with skip-the-line tickets
- See more of the site on a guided walking tour
- Choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in
- Stress-free package is ideal for first-time visitors
What's Included
- Pre-reserved admission tickets for the Acropolis, special for partners
- Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
- Expert professional guide with insider's knowledge
- 2-hour guided tour
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Makrigianni 7, Athina 117 42, Greece
We meet outside the Acropolis Metro Station. If arriving by metro, take the Makrygianni /Dionysiou Arepaghitou exit. Please go up to the street level and find the sign for “Akropoli.” Your guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your names.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Parthenon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Propylaea (Pass By)
Erectheion (Pass By)
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)
Theatre of Dionysus (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- During High Season pre-reserved tickets can be very popular at certain time slots which can lead to people waiting in the "skip-the-line ticket holders" queue
- Baby strollers of any kind are not permitted within the Acropolis site. Kids under 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- No wheelchairs, walkers, nor elevator access available during the tour. Please consider mobility limitations before booking
- Arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before start time. Our tours depart punctually. We have specific entry times reserved for the Acropolis.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes. Noshows are not refunded. You cannot join our tours after they started.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- 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 201 reviews
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Jonna_D, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, Petros, was amazing. He knew so much about the history of the Acropolis! He also remembered our names and where we were from.
Stacey_B, Jul 2026
We were severely disappointed!! We showed up at the Acropolis Museum and the Assistants were extremely rude and they told me that I did not have the proper ticket. I had a voucher. I had a UPC code! They were not helpful on where we needed to go to get the ticket so we did not get to partake in this activity! There was no one to ask information Very poorly operated! And we are requesting our money back! You can see that our voucher was not redeemed because they won’t allow us in! So I look forward to hearing back from you with what you have to say about this, but it really gives a black eye to pastor!! I’ve never had such a bad experience.
Duane_S, Jul 2026
Our tour good was very knowledgeable and did a great job leading our tour. It was well worth the money we spent. Walking up and down the paths to the Acropolis would be hard for some people. The tour guide gave people ample time to recover and cool down.
Jeanette_P, Jun 2026
It was a lovely day and my tour guide made it even more exceptional. She was very informative and my mind just couldn’t get over everything about the experience. I enjoyed it very much and would recommend anyone who is going to Athens to take this excursion.
Sara_V, Jun 2026
Our guide was SO informative, kind and helpful! I believe she said we can call her Eva? (Sorry if that is incorrect) she went above and beyond to keep us out the of the sun and hear, she knew SO MUCH and the offered and took so many photos for us- this was especially appreciated for me being a solo traveler. If you get her you will not be disappointed!!
Jonathan_G, Jun 2026
I cannot recommend this tour enough! We had Ana amazing guide - Eva - who was so knowledgeable about Greek history and the Acropolis. She provided such a thorough tour that left us with so much new knowledge. Highly recommend doing this tour early in the morning, as crowds are not bad and the temperature isn’t super hot. The meeting spot was near the Acropoli metro stop, which makes it easy to get to. If you’ve never been to the Acropolis, this tour is the way to go!
William_D, Jun 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and experienced! She did a great job of keeping the group together in the crowded areas.
David_S, Jun 2026
We will talk about this day for many years to come. Comfortable ride with such a nice man as our guide. He took us to great locations on the Athen Riviera. Listed to his advice and you will go to come amazing places. The Temple of Poseidon is stunning and is alone worth the ride. However, taking us to a local seaside open air restaurant was perfect! We picked our fish from the mornings catch and enjoyed eating fresh Greek food in a casual environment. We asked to be dropped at the airport on the way back so it served as a farewell to Athens/Attica and a relaxing afternoon trip. Highly recommended!
Heidi_B, Jun 2026
Ths was perfect in length, in information. Our guide elina is a expert. Highly reccomend!!!!!!!!!!!!
sarah_H, Jun 2026
Our guide Elena was efficient, knowledgeable and prioritized finding shade which was appreciated. Overall excellent experience
Andrea_P, Jun 2026
Tour guide left 12 minutes after start time even tough it says we have 15 minutes and we were in touch with them. We were there at 14 minutes after tour time. We could not find anyone or an office to get our tickets. They didn’t send us the PDF with our tickets so that we could at least go in on our own. We were not able to get anyone on the phone either. We lost $800. Will Never use a third-party again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Your review states that you arrived 14 minutes AFTER the scheduled tour start time. Guests are asked to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes BEFORE departure, meaning you arrived approximately 29 minutes later than the recommended check-in time.
While our guide waited beyond the scheduled start time, group tours cannot be delayed indefinitely without affecting the experience of other guests who arrived on time.
We understand that delays can happen when traveling, but in this case the tour operated according to the timing and meeting instructions provided in your booking confirmation. We wish you a pleasant remainder of your travels.
Theresa_M, Jun 2026
The guide was very informative and friendly! It was an amazing tour featuring beautiful views and a very interesting history. Make sure you bring water!
Jan_R, Jun 2026
It’s excellent. Wear good, sturdy shoes. I wore hiking boots and learned that from a u tube video, not Viator. No restrooms that I could find. Bring water! Wear a hat too!
Rahn_F, Jun 2026
Frosso (Frozen) she will get the joke. Was spectacular. Very informative. Your audio system was perfect to hear her as we walk.
Bob_B, Jun 2026
Awesome tour. Our guide was terrific. She filled the tour with insights and history. Was very hot on top with the white slick marble.
Jessica_S, Jun 2026
Unfortunately I can’t remember our guide’s name, but she was GREAT! Full of knowledge & joy - organized and upbeat. She is petite, but was packed full of information, and a huge smile.
It was a very hot day, but she made the climb to the Acropolis enjoyable with her slow walking pace; and many stops along the way to share facts about other sights.
Susan_G, Jun 2026
The guide had so much knowledge. It was a great tour and you learn a lot. We loved seeing the first theatre and hearing about it.
Lisa_L, May 2026
Informative, historical tour. Incredible structures and monuments. Would definetly recommend. Wear non slip shoes.
Leta_S, May 2026
Our guide was very good. It was helpful to have an archeologist who worked at and was passionate about the area.
This is a steep climb, some in our group struggled with the trek up.
Derek_N, May 2026
Great experience and well worth the money and time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to explain the rich history.
Carol_C, May 2026
It was very informative. Our guide walked us all around Acropolis and really informed us about the history. It was very interesting and absolutely beautiful.
John_O, May 2026
Good experience! Tour guide was nice and efficient, we stopped multiple times on the way up to the Parthenon so the walk wasn’t strenuous. with the small group we were with, we were able to stop in the shade and stay away from the sun multiple times on the walk up. Overall it was a good experience if you missed the tickets online, and want some additional information about the Parthenon you would not find anywhere else but this superb tour
MARY_R, May 2026
Lisa was a great guide to the Acropolis! Very informative and not shouty like other guides nearby. Highly recommend.
Tamara_N, May 2026
Eva was very informative and entertaining. We would definitely recommend this tour. Great characterization of historical events.
Olivia_R, May 2026
Frosso was an incredible tour guide. She was a great blend of informative, funny & kind. She answered questions from the curious group & maintained a very good pace through the acropolis. Would highly recommend this tour! Thank you!
Sarah_F, Apr 2026
Great experience with lots of walking uphill and many stairs but it was well worth it. Great introduction to Athens.
Diana_K, Apr 2026
Our tour guide provided invaluable information that made the experience much more rich and meaningful than if we had gone by ourselves. Highly recommend!
Craig_J, Apr 2026
This tour with 'walks in europe' was well paced, and planned. Our guide, Vicky, was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable, passionate and very informative.
Robin_F, Apr 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Acropolis. Gave us interesting stories. Our group enjoyed the experience.
Ann_B, Apr 2026
An easy paced tour of the Acropolis with a knowledgeable guide. We took the 10.00am trip, in April. There were no queues to get in, but by the time we left at 11.30 we could see that the line to get in was already long - so best to do an early trip. Quite expensive compared to a self-guided trip.
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