Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
Description
Step back in time on this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens' most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you through the sacred rock's ancient ruins, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Learn about the Acropolis’ historical and cultural significance while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Athens. For those seeking a deeper dive into Greek history, upgrade your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, including original sculptures and relics that bring ancient Athens to life. Whether you choose the walking tour or the full package with the museum, this experience offers an unforgettable journey through Greece’s glorious past.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
- Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews(62)
Fantastic tour from start to finish. Antonia our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we were all accounted for. Audio guide also helped with keeping us together and on schedule, the museum and things were learned we would have missed without such a great guide.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience on your Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour. It is especially rewarding to know that Antonia's knowledge, organization, and attentive approach helped make your visit both enjoyable and informative. We are also pleased that the audio system enhanced the experience, allowing you to comfortably follow the tour and fully appreciate the Acropolis Museum and its remarkable exhibits. We will be delighted to share your kind words with Antonia. Thank you for choosing Key Tours, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
Which is a bit long and tiring, go prepared with comfortable shoes and enough water. Physically it is not very demanding but it is very sunny and hot
The most perfect tour! Amazing experience! Thank you
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that you considered it the perfect tour. Your kind words mean a great deal to our team and motivate us to continue creating memorable experiences for our guests. Thank you for choosing Key Tours. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable journey through Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
A must-do! Our guide was excellent and made the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and especially the museum visit much more lively and interesting. Her explanations allowed us to better understand all the historical richness of the sites. So much to take in in a short time! We highly recommend booking early in the morning to avoid the heat and fully enjoy the visit.
Petros the guide was amazing. Super knowledgeable, friendly, funny and patient. I would highly recommend his services.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on your Acropolis & Parthenon tour. It is especially rewarding to know that Petros' knowledge, friendliness, sense of humor, and patience made your visit so enjoyable and memorable. We will be delighted to share your kind words with Petros. Thank you for choosing Key Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
Eirini K is the best guide anyone could ever have. She made worthy every single euro we paid.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience on your Acropolis tour. It is especially rewarding to know that Eirini K.'s passion, knowledge, and engaging storytelling made your visit so meaningful and brought the history of the Acropolis to life. We will be delighted to share your kind words with Eirini. Thank you for choosing Key Tours, and we are thrilled to know that you found the experience to be worth every euro. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
Eirini K was the best guide we ever had! Amazing professional, charming, welcoming, with passion and knowledge. I don’t know how much she makes but she deserves definetely a raise
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an exceptional experience and that Eirini K. made such a lasting impression. It is especially rewarding to know that her professionalism, warmth, passion, and extensive knowledge made your visit so memorable. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we will be delighted to share your compliments with Eirini. She is a valued member of our team, and feedback like yours is the greatest recognition of her dedication. Thank you for choosing Key Tours. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
Petro our guide was AMAZING. Tons of knowledge and humor. Recommend this tour to everyone!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on your Acropolis & Parthenon tour. It is especially rewarding to know that Petros' extensive knowledge, engaging sense of humor, and passion for Greek history made your visit so enjoyable and memorable. We will be delighted to share your kind words with Petros. Thank you for choosing Key Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
niki was so sweet and so good at explaining!!! the acropolis was gorgeous, definitely take your best pictures at the top! gorgeous view of athens!!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on your Acropolis & Parthenon tour. It is especially rewarding to know that Niki's warm personality and clear, engaging explanations made your visit even more enjoyable. We couldn't agree more—the breathtaking views from the top of the Acropolis make for unforgettable memories and stunning photos! We will be delighted to share your kind words with Niki. Thank you for choosing Key Tours, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience in Greece. Kind regards, The Key Tours Team
Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this tour. If you’re visiting in summer, book the earliest tour possible to avoid the heat and the huge crowds that build up by the middle of the day. The meeting point was easy to find, and everything was well organised. Make sure you bring plenty of water as it gets extremely hot, especially with very little shade. We were in a small group, which made the experience much more enjoyable, and our guide spoke excellent English. They were incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much fascinating history about the Acropolis and the surrounding archaeological sites. One thing to be aware of is the timing. The tour is advertised as lasting two hours, so we planned the rest of our day around that. However, it ran at least 30 minutes over the scheduled finish time (and may have gone even longer), which unfortunately meant we had to leave before the tour had finished. That was disappointing, so I’d recommend allowing some extra time after your booking if possible. Also, the tour doesn’t go straight to the top of the Parthenon. There are many stops along the way where the guide explains the history of different sites before reaching the summit. We personally would have preferred to spend a little more time at the top, especially given the heat, but if you’re interested in the full history, you’ll really appreciate the detailed commentary. If your main goal is simply to see the Parthenon, you may be better off buying entry tickets and exploring at your own pace. We travelled with our 15- and 19-year-old daughters, and they both really enjoyed the tour as well. Overall, it was an excellent experience and a great way to learn about one of Greece’s most iconic landmarks.
