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Ancient Athens tour: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum

4.9(288 reviews)Athens, GreeceOperated by Athens Walks Tour Company
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupShared · max 20
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore the Acropolis Monuments in a small group tour. Visit the state-of-the-art Acropolis Museum and enjoy a unique and personalized time of the landmark monuments of the Greek capital.

What to expect

4 hours8 stopsShared tourMax 20 travellers
  1. Acropolis

    Athens, 105 58, Greece

    2 hoursAdmission not included

    Acropolis of Athens

  2. Parthenon

    Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens, 105 58, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Temple of Goddess Athena at the top of Acropolis

  3. Theatre of Dionysus

    Mitseon 25, Athens, 105 58, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    One of the most important Ancient Theaters of the World

  4. Theatre of Dionysus

    Mitseon 25, Athens, 105 58, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    One of the most important Ancient Theaters of the World

  5. Herod Atticus Odeon

    Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    A Greek Roman temple still operates

  6. Propylaea

    Acropolis, Athens, 105 58, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Gates of Acropolis

  7. Erectheion

    Acropolis, Athens, 10558, Greece

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Home of famous Caryatids statues

  8. Acropolis Museum

    Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens, 117 42, Greece

    1 hourAdmission included

    The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Porinou 5 street - Office of Athens Walks

End / drop-off

Porinou 5 street - Office of Athens Walks

Redemption

The meeting point is at Porinou 5, 11742 (please do not forget to add the postal code) inside the tour office of Athens Walks. Please be at the meeting point 15-30 minutes in advance. , in the offices of Athens Walks. Please be at the meeting point 15-30 minutes in advance. Please keep in mind that entrance tickets of Acropolis and Museum are not included in the price of the tour and must be purchased online through the official websites in advance (50 euros per adult - 30 euros for the Acropolis and 20 euros for the Acropolis Museum) . Unless you have booked the rate "with entrance tickets". IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. This tour includes approximately one mile of walking uphill/downhill on uneven surfaces and 200 steps (both ways). 2. Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. 3. Large backpacks and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. 4. Long queues and waiting might occur and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits. 5. The order of sites may be reversed based on traffic, weather, and overcrowding of venues. 6. Temperatures can get extremely high during summer. Guests are encouraged to wear hats, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion, and to stay hydrated. An optional umbrella to create shade is also advisable. 7. Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards and currency to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs, food, and beverages. 8. You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants, taxis, and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to determine the amount. 9. The tour will be refunded 100% in case of force majeure.

What's included

Included

  • Licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
  • Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 20 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Youth (12–17), Adult (18–120)

Additional information

  • Entrance tickets are excluded unless you booked the option with entrance tickers. If you are without you buy them cash from your guide at the meeting point unless you have bought them already. Unless you book the option with entrance tickets
  • People under 25 years old they will need to have their physical passports or IDs to ensure reduce price of their participants

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Athens
Product code
5776P26

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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