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A must-do
Aigli was wonderful! She was so knowledgeable and clearly invested in the history and impact of everything we saw. This is a must-do tour and don't skip the museum!
Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 3,308 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Athens Walks Tour Company
- Meeting point
- Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
Description
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 13 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $39
- Youth (ages 7–17)
- $29
- Child (ages 0–6)
- $11
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:41 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 196 of the next 378 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Athens
The capital Of Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia.
Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
Temple of Athena Nike
The how it is called temple of Victory
Entrance to the Acropolis. Amazing monuments designed 2500 years ago
Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
Parthenon
Temple of Goddess Athena
Erectheion
monument of Acropolis
Acropolis
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis Museum
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
What's included
Included
Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entrance fee to the Acropolis unless you book the option WITH tickets
Entrance fee to the Acropolis Museum unless you book the option WITH tickets
Personal expenses
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
3,308 reviews
How it compares in Athens
- No. 8 by number of reviews among 4,133 tours in Athens
- Starting price $39 is 77% below the typical $172 for tours of similar length in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,133 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People under 18 years old they should bring their passports or IDs of them to ensure reduce price entrance ticket to Acropolis.
- EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance. Others under 25 years old have a 50% discount (Acropolis tickets). IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates.
- If you have not choose the option "with" entrance tickets - Entrance fees must be purchased online in advance through the official website. Acropolis 30 euros per adult from April 2025 , 10 euros per adult from November to March. Acropolis museum 20 euros per adult from April 2025
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun cream
- Participants under 25 should have with them their passports or photo copies of them
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–6 pay from $11, adults from $39.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 196 of the next 378 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(3,308)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Highly Recommend!
Athens Walking Tours was well organized and easy to find. Our guide Selena was knowledgable, charming, and accommodating. We highly recommend the Acropolis tour!
M
Fantastic morning with Petros
Had a fantastic morning. Petros was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable and engaging to listen to. We got so much more out of the experience than if we had done a self-guided tour. Highly recommend visiting the Acropolis and the museum.
D
Great tour. Excellent Guide.
This company is very well organized. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and yet she explained things in a manner that was clear. She was very patient with those who had trouble getting up the hill! I would go on any tour she was leading.
R
Totally worth it!
It is a moderate hike and people should be prepared with good shoes for multiple types and uneven surfaces. Alina was an amazing guide imparting fun and informative facts. She was also very in tune with the different activity levels of comfort for the diverse group. Our group of 5 loved her!!!
P
Great experience
The guide was VERY knowledgeable and shared some great stories. We went later in the day which meant less crowds (still busy!), the 4 hour tour went by quite quickly, we had a smaller group of 10 people (perfect), and fast tracked a bunch of lines. Overall, worth the $ and recommend the tour.
J
Our guide was very...
Our guide was very knowledgeable! Definitely learned a lot and happy that we booked a tour vs trying to visit the site on our own. It makes a difference to have the background historical context that gives an extra level of appreciation!
K
Really informative. A...
Really informative. A joyful experience that I would recommended over and over again. You can’t go to Athens and not do this tour!
C
What a great tour! Nic...
What a great tour! Nic was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. 100% recommend!
C
Excellent guide & tour
We had an excellent tour up the Acropolis & Acropolis museum. Despina was na excelled guide - very informative & engaging. The tour was at a relaxed pace. You had opportunity to buy water & going to the toilet. Afterwards, we visited the museum where highlights were pointed out reinforcing what we just experienced. I would recommend this trip thanks.
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