Enjoy a pre-booked ticket for your selected date and time and visit the Acropolis, the most famous and most visited monument in the world, dating back to antiquity.
Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world come to admire this symbol of ancient Greek civilization and enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the rocky outcrop.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 25+)
$48
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:32 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Ticket with 2 Audio Tours
2 Self Guided Audio Tours: Self guided audio tours for the Acropolis & Plaka neighborhood
Ticket with Plaka audio
Self Guided Audio Tour: This option includes Self Guided audio tour for the Old Town of Athens (Plaka) and not the Acropolis
Itinerary
Acropolis
Admission included
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.
Marvel Parthenon and its amazing views on your own pace on this solo exploration of the very cradle of Western civilization. Towering over the capital, Acropolis is a very impressive sight, and walking around on its grounds, gives the visitor a feeling of awe and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
What's included
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)
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal expenses
Earphones
Any type of audio equipment
Live guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.5
201 reviews
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How it compares in Athens
Starting price $48 is 29% below the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Athens
Excurgo comparison of 4,138 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket w/ self guided audio tours lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $48 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 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 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, JA, EN, IT, PL, FR, NL, ES.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 201 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by KeyTickets.
Reviews(201)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Vacation63060350662
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Audio Tour Didn't Work
This included a downloadable audio tour of the Acropolis and Plaka, as well as entry tickets. The audio guide didn't work half the time, so we had no real idea of what we were looking at. Since the map wouldn't load for Plaka, we had no idea where we were so we just decided to skip that after 30 minutes of being lost and just explored the city and went shopping. had we known we would have taken the time to review the tour before we got to the site, but we thought we would be able to follow it in real time.
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David_P
September 20, 2026 · via Viator
Sure but Also nahhhh
The Parthenon was packed . The Acropolis was packed . THIS PLACE was PACKED. Be prepared for a lot of slick steps , pushing and shucking, lots and lots and lots of tourists. The ticket companies buy out all the tickets then sell them back to you at a markup . So that u have to go through them to get a ticket. Buyer be Aware :) the audio guide is nice but kind of a joke because it does not have GPS coordinated with your listening . So rarely do you know what you are looking at but they give you some nice information to make you feel like you are learning something about Greek history and Greek culture . I would not buy this again. But good luck if you want to try it out .
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409cindip
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Audio tour Acropolis
This was not a good experience as far as an audio tour goes. 6 people in my group total- only 3 of us were able to connect with the audio tour. We were all together and followed the directions and downloaded the same way. 1 download disappeared, 1 had partial content, and on had the following date so would not play. English was the selected tour. The accent was so difficult to understand even though English speaking. I would expect a refund if possible. Poor experience. We all (6) gave up listening and simply enjoyed the views on our own.
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C3742YCjulies
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Poor
Audio guide didn't work, would never recommend anyone to use
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CRISTIE_P
September 15, 2026 · via Viator
Acropolis experience
Breathtaking view but crowded! Nice ambiance ! Should be nice if more organized but its a nice experience
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owen_c
September 14, 2026 · via Viator
Dont bother
The starting point is impossible to get to at the nominated time due partly to hopelessly usekess instructions and the delay actually getting into the site..as a cosequence the audio guide was usless
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K4701IMsamanthaw
August 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, but overpriced
The experience was really good, we did it early in the morning, and the queue was still very big. I booked it through Tripadvisor, but still had to queue to purchase tickets for the children even though you don’t pay for them as they are under 18, it was really annoying as we had to wait to buy tickets and then again to get in. Staff were helpful and spoke good English.
We stayed for about 1.5hrs, as we did a self guided tour, which I recommend. It was very easy to navigate through the area, but it does get very busy and there were lots of people pushing to get close especially those in tour groups. If you do this definitely earlier the better..
If you take a bag you will have to queue to have this checked, and you can’t take food in there.
It definitely wasn’t worth the money that we paid for it.
Also to note, there is a lot of steps and walking to get up to the Acropolis, so make sure you wear walking shoes.
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Barbara_B
August 14, 2026 · via Viator
A truly wonderful experience at any age
There are many many stairs and inclines. The roads are paned with cobblestone. Because of this, they are uneven and many are very slippery. The older you are the more difficult it becomes to manipulate this area..
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Megan_H
August 4, 2026 · via Viator
Good option for tickets...
Good option for tickets and to be able to go through the acropolis at your own pace while still getting some information.
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Passport21970954095
August 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Scam
Scam!! The entrance fee is €30 (available on many sites) and the audio guide is free. Here I paid €49/person for a lousy audio guide. Do not take!!!
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