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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

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Athens, Greece
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  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Vanessa_K ·
Jun 2026
Frosso was amazing. This was my second time doing this tour 4 years later and it has changed enhanced so much!!! Very well planned out, clear instructions, emphasis on wellbeing of guests including temperature, seating, shade, etc. She was very well educated and could answer any questions and you could tell she was experienced.
· Maegan_K ·
Jun 2026
Our guide was so well educated and articulate. It felt like such an expansive experience because of her expertise. Obviously the physical aspect is always going to be an issue, but things in the control of the Walks In Europe team were all well done. Clear instructions and communication, excellent guide, good tech, and quality experience

Overview

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.
  • Skip the limitations of a guidebook and enjoy an interactive private tour
  • Let your guide time your museum visit to avoid the crowds
  • Get an in depth understanding of the most famous attractions in Athens
  • Enjoy the intimate experience of a small group size

What's Included

  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis Museum special for partners
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis and Pantheon, special for partners
  • Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
  • Expert professional guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide better
  • Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
  • 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

  • Acropolis Museum
    Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece

Itinerary

Meet your guide and small group directly at the Acropolis metro station and bypass the crowds with skip-the-line admission tickets to enter the Acropolis. Spend two hours exploring the highlights of this ancient site with your guide, learning about the history and significance of treasures like the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus, and Temple of Athena Nike via headsets.

Afterwards, take a short break before entering the Acropolis Museum with your pre-booked admission tickets for an hour-long guided overview of its most important works. Opt to linger longer inside the museum after the tour to explore on your own or relax at the museum cafè.

Walks In Europe - Athens (Pass By)

1

Acropolis

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Parthenon

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Propylaea (Pass By)

Erectheion (Pass By)

Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Pass By)

Temple of Athena Nike (Pass By)

3

Acropolis Museum

45 minutesAdmission Ticket 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
  • During High Season pre-reserved tickets can be very popular at certain time slots which can lead to people waiting in the "pre-reserved ticket holders" queue
  • No wheelchairs, walkers, nor elevator access available during the tour. Please consider mobility limitations before booking
  • Strollers of any kind are not allowed. Kids under 6 are not permitted on this tour.
  • Arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Our tours depart sharp on time as we have specific entry times reserved for the Acropolis.
  • Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes. It is not possible to join our tours after they started. No refunds will be due if you are late.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • Please wear proper walking shoes. Flipflops, slippers, sandals are not recommended.
  • Getting to the meeting spot from the port may need extra time, please consider using the metro. Tours depart with 5 minutes grace period
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 3,083 reviews
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Incredibly Informational & Thorough

Joel_B, Aug 2026
I feel like I should get college credits for Greek History after the tour. Our guide was incredibly informative and thorough the entire trip and offered so much insight into the history and significance of the Acropolis and Greek History, really was amazing.

SUPER-knowledgeable guide...

Art_M, Aug 2026
SUPER-knowledgeable guide to walk you through history. The museum was a great way to end the tour. Highly recommend.

Our tour guide Vasilis...

Andrew_G, Aug 2026
Our tour guide Vasilis was amazing! There is a lot of walking, and some of the marble can be slippery. Flip flops or sandals could be tricky at times.

Frosso was fantastic! She...

Kerri_L, Aug 2026
Frosso was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and passionate on the subject. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent Tour

Magen_B, Aug 2026
Eva was an incredible tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and kind. It was rather hot and she knew where all the shaded spots were and was aware when we needed to take a break. I would highly recommend her and this tour.

Informative Tour

Henna_P, Aug 2026
Informative and enjoyable! Definitely worth the price and great for capturing the best parts of the Acropolis. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! Recommend if it is your first time in Athens!

Ethos!

wendy_h, Aug 2026
What an incredible experience! Hard to put into words. Our guide Eva was extremely knowledgable and had a way of explaining the history and art beautifully!

By far one of the best...

Fedaa_A, Aug 2026
By far one of the best tours I’ve ever booked. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller.

Maria was terrific. She...

Marian_M, Aug 2026
Maria was terrific. She was informative. I learned so much about the history of Greece both ancient and contemporary

Great tour!

Jayash_R, Aug 2026
Eva was an amazing guide! She is very knowledge and took time to answer our questions. I would highly recommend this tour.

Highly recommended!

EmilinaAM_F, Aug 2026
Our guide Frozen is full of knowledge of the acropolis and pantheon. She is very nice and pleasant sensitive to the needs of the group ie bathroom breaks.

Awesome tour must do

Connie_B, Aug 2026
The guide was awesome. She knew a lot about what we saw. She really made the tour very enjoyable and educational. She knew where to go and when.

Great experience

Jessica_O, Jul 2026
awesome experience and great guide. You will not make a line and the whole experience is amazing. Do not go here without a guide

Highly Recommended Tour

Ermione_K, Jul 2026
Awesome knowledgeable guide Katerina!!! I highly recommend this tour. She was able to answer every question and that was great. Wear tennis shoes or super comfortable ones, lots of walking.

Perfect Acropolis tour

Laurie_M, Jul 2026
We booked this tour a few months ago. We were nervous because my husband hates walking too much and I wasn’t sure if he was going to make it to the top of the hill… lol Our tour guide was great. She was very knowledgeable. I was hesitant on the group tour because we had done all private tours up until this tour. We had 14 others join us and were given headset. This was perfect. They were loud enough and very clear. We did the 8am tour which I recommend and she took us around the back entrance and although it was busy, it was not overwhelming and we made a lot of stops before we got to the top. So it never felt difficult once we reached the top. It was hot. And I had purchased these super fans on Amazon and wore them around my neck and took water. There was a nice breeze. It was warm but we didn’t feel hot. By the time we were traveling back down, it did get packed. We did the museum tour too. We loved the history here (coming from the USA. So fascinating and our tour guide brought the past alive! We definitely recommend it. Also, a very important part of the trip is the communication and the ease of finding our spot. They communicated a few days before and the day before and the morning of. They tell you to use Google Maps for gps for more accuracy. I used Apple Maps without a problem. Thanks for a great 3 hour tour which was perfect!

Good tour

StephenCY_C, Jul 2026
A very good tour that is informative and interesting covering the ancient Athen history. A tour to the museum is also excellent.

Culture, history, and some exercise! :)

Nicholas_F, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time on the walking tour of the Acropolis and the museum. The Acropolis is the most famous attraction in Athens. It was our first time and we gained a lot of knowledge about Athens and Greek history. Our tour guide Frosso was so knowledgeable and passionate about her culture. The hike up to the acropolis wasn’t bad in our opinion but could be difficult for some. Make sure to bring water and use the restroom before you go up. Also, you make want to bring a hat as there isn’t much shade. Would definitely recommend to those who are visiting Athens for the first time and enjoy history.

Don't waste your money!

Adam_W, Jul 2026
The directions to the meeting place we're vague, and difficult to find, no one reached out with a text or any other way to reach the actual guide. The directions stated someone would be at the meeting place with a sign with our names on i (that didn't happen). We didn't have Internet access, finally found the net place, stood there for 20 minutes, kept calling the phone number in the original email, only to get a recording,they left without us and called us a "no show"!!! We waited for the 5pm group only to be told that they had taken our rights inside and we were out of luck. No one held ANY type of sign for that group either! We went in on our own, no lines, no stress, and went at our own pace.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

The meeting point is the Acropolis Metro Station. This is clearly stated in the tour description, booking confirmation, and reminder emails. The information also asks guests to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Our Acropolis tickets are timed and expire, so the guide cannot delay the group and must leave no later than five minutes after the scheduled departure. Unfortunately, you arrived 15 minutes after the required meeting time because you had not checked the meeting-point information in advance. We therefore cannot accept responsibility for your missing the tour. When joining a scheduled group tour, it is essential to check the meeting point and arrival instructions beforehand.

Crowded and hard to hear, thick accent means I missed half the information. Avoid.

Shawn_S, Jul 2026
Guide was late. The your was packed with nearly 25 people so if was difficult to hear her even with the electronic listening system. She never asked if we had questions and there were so many people it would have been hard to do so. Her English accent was thick and difficult to understand. I would not recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Scheduled group tours can sometimes be challenging, as guests need to keep up with the group’s pace while processing a considerable amount of information—particularly when listening in a language that is not their native one. I am sorry that the experience was not comfortable for you. For guests who prefer a more relaxed pace, greater flexibility and the guide’s full attention, we also offer private tours as a more comfortable, premium alternative.

Amazing experience, the...

Jessica_H, Jul 2026
Amazing experience, the guide was so knowledgeable, engaging and friendly Highly recommend five stars

Great Acropolis and Museum Visit

Stephen_P, Jul 2026
Marie is an excellent guide and knows her history backwards and forwards. Extremely knowledgeable. All tickets were taken care of, was an easy excursion!

It was a great tour. If...

Jennifer_E, Jul 2026
It was a great tour. If going in the summer, make sure to bring plenty of water and a hat. It can be HOT and there isn’t a lot of shade. Also, get your legs ready!!

Don’t see the Athens Acropolis/Parthenon/Acropolis Museum without this tour!

Richard_W, Jul 2026
Highly recommend! It made the experience so much more enjoyable and educational for me and my family! Very engaging and a positive and knowledgeable guide helped the overall experience. Our guide was very good at directing us, checking in on attendance throughout so we didn’t lose anyone, and had a passion for the history that was infectious. A+

Perfect tour guide! Just...

Robert_A, Jul 2026
Perfect tour guide! Just the right amount of information and depth of information. Enjoyed the small group setting as well.

Frosso was the best...

Matthew_C, Jul 2026
Frosso was the best guide; well paced and learned a lot from her! Glad we did this instead of going by ourselves.

Maria was so...

brenda_m, Jul 2026
Maria was so knowledgeable and she made the experience really easy and memorable, I really enjoyed it .

Our guide was very...

Victoria_H, Jul 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable and paced the tour exceptionally well. I never felt like we were going too fast or lingering too much despite a very diverse group.

Acropolis tour

Karen_B, Jul 2026
We did the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour with Elena. It was an amazing experience. Elena was a fantastic guide. I highly recommend this tour.

Well Informed Tour

Jessica_S, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was awesome. She was knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight (rather than just staring at the rocks). She was contentious of the heat and paced the tour accordingly. You should be able to walk uphill and up stairs unassisted to complete this tour. If you are doing it during summer, book morning or evening tours and bring water. A hat or an umbrella would be helpful if going during the day.

Wonderful Experience

BJ_H, Jul 2026
Our guide was excellent! Easy to find the location/meeting place. It was a very hot day and our guide went at a reasonable pace throughout the tour, stopping periodically in shady spots. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history and very friendly. Highly recommend this walking tour. It looks steep but amazingly was a gentle uphill.

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