Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ self guided audio tours
Athens, Greece
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a convenient and personalized way to explore Athens—all without following along in a big crowd—on this private, self-led smartphone tour. Pick between two itineraries to suit your interests: Plaka (Athens’ atmospheric Old Town) or the UNESCO–listed Acropolis, with entry tickets included. Upon arrival, use your downloaded audio guide, and have the freedom to sightsee at your own pace.
- This self-led smartphone tour offers a flexible, budget-friendly option
- Discover insights and stories you’d miss without an audio guide
- Choose from a wide range of start times, available throughout the day
- Pick from two top Athens destinations: Plaka or the Acropolis
What's Included
- Entrance to Acropolis & Parthenon on the date and time you choose upon booking
- Downloadable audio guide in English, French, German or Spanish (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Earphones
- Any type of audio equipment
- Live guide
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece
What To Expect
1
Acropolis
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Travel date and/or entry time slot cannot be amended for any reason
- This offer includes only the regular adult-price ticket and people of all ages can use it to enter, paying the full price
- From April 1st, 2025, EU citizens under 25 years old & NON-EU citizens under 18 receive free admission upon providing their ID at the ticket booth
- Since the monument operates under time slots, there is no guarantee that the ticket office will have free tickets available for your preferred time slot.
- Entrance is permitted only at the selected time slot or 15 minutes before or after
- People with disabilities receive free admission upon providing their Disability Certificate at the ticket booth
- Acropolis closing time: November 1 - March 31at 5:00 PM, April 1-September 15 at 7:30 PM, September 16-30 at 7:00 PM, October 1-15 at 6:30 PM, October 16-31at 6:00 PM
- The instructions to download you self-guided audio tours will be attached to the tickets and you will receive them upo booking.
- Please note that on public holidays the opening hours may be different, please consult the archaeological site's official website to consult what the exact opening and closing time shall be on your day of visit
- Please be prepared to walk uphill on uneven & slippery surfaces
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
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Chrissy, Jul 2026
This was not worth the money - book directly through the Acropolis. The price shown on the tickets was much higher than that on the Acropolis website, and I assume this was marked up because of the audio tour.
We thought we had downloaded the correct tour ahead of time, but both my husband and I could not get the tour to work, despite downloading the app and using the code sent while we were on wifi. We then spent valuable time standing inside the Acropolis gate trying to figure it out. We gave up and just walked around and saw that they had QR codes and a free app once inside.
We also felt very rushed for the 7pm entry - they started ringing the bells and clearing us before 8pm. So while it was a beautiful time to visit as the sun was setting, it was very rushed.
Overall I am very disappointed and would highly recommend just booking a tour though the official website.
Michael_D, Jul 2026
The audio guide was excellently narrated, but it was somewhat difficult to follow where we should be at each step on the way. Better pictures would have helped because, unlike many museums and historic sites, there were no identifying signs marking the way.
Despite the inconvenience of not always knowing where we should be, I would use Viator self-guiding tours again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the narration of the audio guide and that it enhanced your visit to the Acropolis. At the same time, we appreciate your comments regarding the navigation between points of interest. The Acropolis is a unique archaeological site with very limited modern signage in order to preserve its historic character, and we understand that this can occasionally make it challenging to follow a self-guided route.
Thank you as well for your recommendation and for choosing Key Tours. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience in Greece.
Kind regards,
The Key Tours Team
Jeffrey_B, Jun 2026
Obviously this is just a way to get tickets once they sell out, so I guess mixed feelings since they clearly just buy them out and then mark them up. But, the markup isn’t that high and it worked very smoothly. I didn’t try the audio tour, there are multiple free ones you can download.
Michelle_L, Jun 2026
The tour was fantastic!! Dou is a walking encyclopedia!! So knowledgeable and kind. Enjoyed every minute of this tour.
Maya_D, Jun 2026
We could not get our Acropolis tickets for the time we wanted via the government site (Hellenic Heritage), so these came in very handy. We ended up not using the Plaka guide (possibly advertised that way to account for the markup?), but the tickets were legit to an amazing experience.
Jessica_O, May 2026
Very crowded so it was hard to enjoy each stop along the way. The audio took a bit to figure out but was ok once it got going.
Janet_D, May 2026
Arrived late due to flight delay & new passport checks which took over an hour to get out of airport. By the time our transfer got us to our hotel & we walked to the Parthenon we were 1.5 hours late so they would not honor our tickets
Lori_M, May 2026
Could not get the app to work. No one answered my messages. This is the second tour I have taken with Victor in the last week. Neither was worth a fraction of what was paid. I will let everyone know to choose a different company for tours.
Michael_B, May 2026
The audio commentary was informative, i liked how it started automatically when you reached the designated geo location.
Justin_C, Dec 2025
Great pass. Wonderful experience. The tour made it easy to skip the line and proceed directly into the experience.
Euwanda_E, Oct 2025
Getting the tickets the day of the tour was confusing and hard. The instructions werent clear and parts were contradictory for how to get tickets. We never did use the audio. I had to call Viator to help me get tickets to get inside. Frustrating.
Patrice_S, Oct 2025
It is best to buy your tickets ahead of time on line. The line to get in gets long quick. Our friends hired a guide once arriving at the Acropolis. We did not, toured the sight on our own.
Lori_F, Oct 2025
We did not realize that you had to download the audio. We thought there would be headphones there available for us, so we did not get the whole experience. That was a little disappointing.
Oxana_D, Oct 2025
It was nice to have tickets to Acropolis, since there was a line to the ticket office and only later entry times available. Provided QR codes worked without any issues.
I did not use audio guide
Paula_W, Oct 2025
Very easy to use. Without it I would have been lost. The information was great.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joel_B, Oct 2025
It’s an ok audio guide. Very short and not worth the extra money. Buy your tickets at the entrance. It’s not packed at all if you get there before 10a. The narrator in English has a very thick accent so be prepared to listen closely.
Michelle_D, Oct 2025
Convenience to skip the line, amazing vistas, but crowded, despite the 8am tour. The tour narration was very informative.
David_S, Oct 2025
Worth it to make sure we could get timed tickets, and not get scammed when buying these tickets. You don’t meet up as a group - you get your tickets and go solo. The audio guide is awful.
David_M, Oct 2025
A great self paced tour that should be a must for all to visit Athens. An amazing part of the world that is constantly undergoing maintenance for the future.
Lavalle_W, Sep 2025
Booking the Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket with self-guided audio tours through Viator was an excellent choice. The process was quick and easy, and having the ticket in advance made entering the site completely hassle-free.
The self-guided audio tour was a huge bonus—it allowed me to explore at my own pace while still learning the rich history and fascinating details of the Acropolis and Parthenon. The narration was clear, informative, and really brought the ancient ruins to life.
Walking among these iconic landmarks with the flexibility to stop, listen, and take in the views was unforgettable. This is a must-do experience in Athens, and I highly recommend booking through Viator for convenience and peace of mind.
Lida_D, Sep 2025
Greece is such a unique country with so much to offer!
The food walking tour gave us a look,
a taste and a better understanding of
all that Greece, especially Athens,
is all about!
Patrick_D, Sep 2025
The instructions given with the purchase are incomplete. You need to determine the entrance location with the provided map which is the same entrance everyone else is using. Join the line to be at the main entrance at your assigned time. There may be people ahead of you with later entry times so you may need to go past them. HOWEVER, if you need to use the toilet or think you might while you are on the acropolis, you need to use the OUTSIDE the main entrance on the right hand side. There could be a line for the toilets so get there early and then get in the admission line. When they call your time, you may enter. Press start on your audio tour at this time as they are a bit wordy. If you enjoy the audio, continue playing it. You can replay or jump around but I found it cumbersome and frustrating. I ended up turning off the tour and viewing the various sites on top and reading the English descriptions of what I was viewing. There were a few tour groups you could glean some information from but most of my time was spent viewing the various locations. You cannot enter any of them as they are roped off. Some have scaffolding for repairs or support. There are only a few benches on top to rest at. The climb can be strenuous if you are out of shape. I recommend 2 bottles of water at least (.5 liter). The nice thing about this ticket is that you can proceed at your own pace and not be tied to a tour group. You can find one of the few benches and sit for an hour if you like and then continue without pressure. You can also read the dialogue of the tour as opposed to listening to it or you can play it as many times as you like to enhance your understanding. I’d suggest doing your own research about the Acropolis before going to have a better idea of what you are supposed to be looking at. We spent a total of 2 hrs and 15 minutes from the time we entered until we left. Other than the cheesy dialogue, the lack of concise instructions, and a warning about lack of facilities on top, the tour accomplished what I needed it to.
Nicholas_O, Sep 2025
You’re paying the premium for the early entry/ skipping the lines. The audio tour is awful - Viator should be more transparent about what this is
Lisa_f, Sep 2025
Very busy even at 8am - don’t bother with audio when so busy , as rubbish !
Either go without or get a guide !
Bryan_M, Sep 2025
No direction after booking. We were told it was an audio tour and to meet at 11:00am. We arrived at 10:25am, sent messages with no response.
Rubs145, Aug 2025
It is very simple just follow the directions in the email. Definitely made entry simple and not too mu Cu description that it bored you
NATALIE_B, Aug 2025
Poor communication prior. Over crowded. Not clear instructions of where to work to next. A lot of construction on site.
Peter_H, Aug 2025
It was misleading & expensive. There was no need to pre purchase tickets as there was no queues at 9am. I did not understand that I needed to download the app before I went. As I am travelling & need wifi to download I could not access the self guided tour.
Stan_R, Jul 2025
Amazing how much history is preserved. Beautiful piece and beautiful views. Please wear proper shoes, it is a very slippery hike up marble stairs/rocks.
Robert_T, Jul 2025
The instructions are not clear at all. PDF tickets are sent to your email which we used at the main gate for entry but for the audio guide, which is the most important tool for the tour, we never got to use. Didn't know if we were supposed to download an app or if there was a link. Was not informed if a code was needed and none was provided to access the audio guide. Even if we had access to audio, how would the app know what to describe to us based on our location? Did we need to turn our 'GPS locator' on? What if we only had WiFi and no data so GPS wouldn't work for us anyway?
So we basically paid the whole price for half the experience. And of course, learning about the monuments as we toured them was the whole point.
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