Acropolis & Parthenon Entrance Ticket w/optional SG Audio Tours
Description
Visit Acropolis, the most famous and most visited monument in the world from antiquity. Receive your ticket to your e-mail along with instructions to download your audio tours and go directly to the South Entrance. Scan your ticket, put on your headphones and listen to our professional guides present you with historical information and narrate original handpicked stories Acropolis is an archaeological wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks of Athens. Skip the long lines and see the ancient Greek temple of Parthenon which is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of war as well as Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, Erecheion and Herodes Atticus from the top. Towering over the capital, Acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around its grounds, gives the visitor a feeling of awe and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
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Itinerary
See the UNESCO-listed Parthenon Temple, which is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- The elevator is strictly available to disabled visitors only; we strongly recommend that customers call the numbers at least one day before their arrival to make sure that they will be able to make use of the elevator and ask any questions they need.
- People with disabilities receive free admission upon providing their Disability Certificate at the ticket booth
- Large luggage and strollers are not allowed
Reviews(615)
Keep in mind buying tickets at the gate is only 30 euros, which is far less than this costs. Nothing wrong with this, but its nothing special. It basically let's you skip a line waiting for a ticket at the gate and but then you have to wait to get in.
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify that our service is more than simply the entrance ticket itself. In addition to securing admission, the package includes the convenience of advance booking, ticket delivery, and access to a self-guided audio tour designed to enhance the visit with historical context and insights. While tickets may be purchased directly at the archaeological site, availability can vary, particularly during peak periods, and many travelers prefer the convenience of having their arrangements completed in advance before arriving at the Acropolis. That said, we understand that different travelers place different value on convenience and additional services. We are pleased that the ticket worked as intended and allowed you to avoid the ticket-purchase queue, even though access to the site itself is subject to the standard entrance procedures and security checks that apply to all visitors. Thank you again for your feedback. Kind regards, The KeyTours Team
I booked the tour and Viator charged me but because of a system glitch the tour was booked at the wrong time. I called the tour operator immediately and they told me they couldn’t help me and to call Viator. I did and basically Viator said the same thing. I’m out $107 because of a Viator issue and that’s too bad for me. This is unacceptable. Viator owes me $107. I will never use Viator again.
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us, and please accept our sincere apologies for the frustration and disappointment this experience has caused. We have carefully reviewed the booking details in our system, including the reservation and ticket status, and we were unable to identify any issues with the booking or the tickets themselves. Based on our records, the reservation was successfully created as confirmed. While our review does not indicate a system error affecting the booking confirmation, we genuinely regret the negative experience you have had. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us, and we never want any guest to feel unsupported or unheard. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
I really hate to write poor reviews because we have had such great success with other Viator excursions but the purchaser should be aware of this company. I gave the company 2 stars because we did get tickets to the Acropolis…however, the self guided audio tour was a rip off. We tried two phones using sophisticated Verizon Wireless and neither worked after 5 minutes. I contacted the company and they said no refunds. I contacted Viator and after telling me it does work and it must be my internet. Funny thing is the internet worked perfectly in all other areas. They referred the problem to another division and we never heard anything. We were extremely disappointed with the company and Viator’s response ….all I can say is buyer beware !!
Our guide, Panos, was very knowledgeable and engaging while navigating through the traffic in Athens. His car was very clean and comfortable, and he always found a place to pull over so I could take photos. It was also very convenient that he picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at our ship. Overall, this tour was perfect to get a taste of Athens before boarding for our cruise.
Dear Mirabella, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your pre-cruise experience in Athens was such a positive one. It’s fantastic to know that Panos’ knowledge, engaging approach, and thoughtful service helped make your time in Athens both enjoyable and comfortable. We’re especially pleased that the convenience of hotel pick-up, cruise drop-off, and the flexibility to stop for photos made the experience even more memorable and stress-free before your cruise departure. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Keytours. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience in Greece! Kind regards, The Keytours Team
The information given for the ticket purchase was misleading. People buying the tickets from the ticket office waited less than we did and they paid 30 EUR per adult and 15 EUR for kids while we pay 42 EUR per person without reduced price for kids.
Even if you're going in the shoulder season, like I did, do get your ticket(s) in advance. There will be two lines at the entrance: one for those who have tickets and one for the ticket booth. The operator is a little difficult to get a hold of, so DO NOT LOSE YOUR FIRST CONFIRMATION EMAIL. I did and it took both Viator and I nearly constantly trying to get in touch with the operator to get a new email with a working link to the tickets.
For the price, I’m not sure I’d do this again. Acropolis + Plaka village were both beautiful but the instructions on where to scan our tickets were unclear; and it’s possible to explore Plaka without a ticket or audiobook.
Dear 730raynak, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Acropolis and the beautiful area of Plaka. Regarding the ticket instructions, these are provided in the voucher sent prior to the visit and indicate the designated entrance points where the tickets can be scanned. Nevertheless, we appreciate your comment and will review the instructions to ensure they are as clear as possible for future visitors. As for Plaka, it is indeed an open neighborhood that anyone can explore freely; the product includes the Acropolis entrance ticket along with the optional self-guided audio tour designed to enrich the visit with historical information and context. Thank you again for your comments. Kind regards, The Keytours Team
Great self guided audio tour. Easy to follow along and move at your own pace. Good price. I would recommend this over doing guided tour.
Dear Joseph, Thank you for your great review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the self-guided audio tour and that it allowed you to explore the Acropolis at your own pace. It’s wonderful to know you found it easy to follow and a good value — and we appreciate your recommendation! Thank you for choosing our service, and we hope you’ll join us for more experiences in the future. Best Regards, KeyTours team
The self guided audio didn't work wasn't accessible. For entry only this was expensive as added charges commission to price displayed.
there were no landmarks or numbers at acropolis locations matching each segment of audio tour. that was frustrating although the tour has pictures of each segment. that was my major gripe.
