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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Travelers appreciate knowledgeable, engaging guides who provide clear communication and enriching stories about Greek history and the Acropolis. The tour highlights significant sites such as the Acropolis and Temple of Poseidon, offering an immersive and insightful experience. The pacing is well-managed and comfortable, allowing most travelers to keep up without feeling rushed. While the walking difficulty is generally manageable with frequent stops, steep climbs and hot conditions may challenge some participants.
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Brilliant tour- our guide was fantastic. Nicely paced tour with several short stops on the way up to catch our breath and to learn about the history. Amazing place - an absolute must if you visit Athens!
Great information with our lovely tour guide. The pace was just right, and we really learned a lot while experiencing the beautiful site!
Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. She explained the Greek history and culture as we approached each section
Fantastic. Guide was very knowledge and friendly. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been.
It was a tough climb up and a rough trip down. Very interesting . There were no hand rails to hold on to.
Our tour guide, Frosso, was incredibly helpful and exceptionally knowledgeable about the rich history of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Her deep understanding of the ancient ruins brought the site to life and made the experience both educational and engaging. We learned so much and truly appreciated her passion for sharing Greece’s history. It was a fantastic tour, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Athens! Oct was a great month to visit too.
Eva was a very informative, knowledgeable, and likeable guide. I would highly recommend this tour very enjoyable.
The tour was excellent. Vicki was very clear in the information she provided and the walking pace was easy for everyone. We just missed all the rain from the day before. We were able to sign up just the day before, after our arrival in Athens.
Very informed and personable tour guide! Walked and stopped at a comfortable pace. Sorry we didn’t include the Museum portion of the tour!
Well qualified expert guide. Very informative and detailed explanations. Delightful guide. Wonderful tour.
Amazing! Maria was lovely and very knowledgeable! Two masters degrees! Impressive! Learned a lot in the 2 hour tour.
The tour was very informative and interesting we learned a lot and had a great time
The small group was perfect
The tour meeting spot was easy to find and just a short walk away from the main attractions. Very knowledgeable and funny guide! Would highly recommend, worth every penny.
Our tour guide was very knowledge and was great at keeping us all together even though it was very crowded. Highly recommend if traveling to Athens!
Quick pace, very knowledgeable and a good speaker. Beautiful views with plenty of time for pictures. Meeting place was so close to
acropolis Very convenient not having to run around trying to find our tour operators office.
We did not get the private guided tour we paid for. Guide Anna was awful and could not care less my husband was using a walker. Incredibly bad experience for all 7 of us for 817 dollars. We gave up and did not go up to the Acropolis.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We reviewed your reservation and can confirm that you booked and paid for a scheduled group tour, as stated on your booking confirmation and voucher. You did not book or pay for a private tour.
The tour’s published accessibility information states that it cannot accommodate walking frames or walkers. Although our guide accommodated you on the day, this remained a group experience with a shared itinerary and pace. It did not include the individual attention or flexibility of a private tour. We encourage guests to review the accessibility requirements before booking and contact us if they need help choosing a suitable experience.
This was definitely the best way to see and appreciate this ancient site. Quick entrance, a small group and a very knowledgeable accomodating guide made this a memorable trip. Highly recommend.
Ours was a group of 20 people. Not as small as anticipated.
Our guide Naiobe was excellent . we learned so much . it made the site really come to life having her there
Unfortunately we got a bit lost getting to the meeting point, but our your guide waited for us. Our guide was exceptional. Her beautiful voice and her knowledge of the ruins was great. I wish I had a recording of it. She stopped quite often to give us all time to catch our breath telling us history at every turn. I would highly recommend this tour.
Frosos was a great guide. She knew the history and was able to convey it a way that we all understood. She also had a great sense of humour.
Our tour guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a jacket. This is in October and it was very windy on the Acropolis.
Our guide was so incredibly informed, she had a wonderful sense of humor and she was so cute and sweet! Definitely recommend having a guide because everything is in ruins (duh) or written in Greek. We got a lot of info we never would’ve gotten without her.
10/10 experience, highly recommend! Petros was an amazing guide, incredibly attentive and helpful with everyone’s needs and questions throughout the tour!
Petros was an entertaining, fun, and informative guide! He deftly navigated our group through the busy crowd with an excellent mix of information and humor.
Worth the money to take the tour makes the experience much better. Our guide was very knowledgable about all that we saw
Informative and friendly guide, everything well managed, started on time and met our expectations, thank you
Excellent! The guide Froseena was knowledgeable and informative! Staple experience in Athens! Highly recommended.
The monuments were beautiful in the history is captivating. Eva was a very good guide, she was incredibly knowledgeable.
Our guide was amazing- very knowledgable and took time to explain the history. Took us down paths where we could really experience the Acropolis and its sights. 5 stars
Vicki (Vasiliki) was our tour guide and she was amazing! She staged our walk up to the top of the Acropolis to keep us in the shade as much as possible, and went slowly enough so that no one was having difficulty keeping up with the group. Her audio equipment worked efficiently and she had an incredible knowledge of everything!
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