Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

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Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis
Expert local guide
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Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis Museum

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Overview

Join a small group led by an official guide Enjoy a detailed walking tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Priority tickets to the Acropolis and the Museum are included to help you get in faster! Walk with your guide through Greek architecture, mythology, and history as they stroll between sites in and around the Acropolis rock. Complete your visit to the Acropolis, and then head to the Acropolis Museum to enjoy its impressive array of artifacts and its stunning architecture.

Meeting Point

We meet outside the Acropolis Metro Station. If arriving by metro, take the Makrygianni /Dionysiou Arepaghitou exit. Please go up to the street level and find the sign for “Akropoli.” Your guide will there be holding a sign with your names on it.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Walks In Europe - Athens Join your small group at the Acropolis metro station. Get to know your Greek licensed guide as she goes over the day's itinerary.

2. Acropolis Escape the crowds and delve into the renowned Acropolis with our exclusive small-group walking tour. Embark on a journey through the wonders of the ancient world, led by our expert local guide, who will immerse you in Greek history and culture. Skip the long queues with pre-reserved tickets, allowing you to begin your exploration of the Acropolis immediately. As the most iconic monument in Athens, the Acropolis beckons with its rich history and architectural splendor. Our comprehensive tour includes visits to the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia, and the legendary Parthenon. 1 hour 30 minutes

3. Parthenon Visit the Parthenon, a majestic symbol of ancient Greek civilization nestled atop the Acropolis in Athens! Embark on a captivating journey through history as you explore this iconic temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity. Marvel at the Doric columns and intricate friezes that adorn the exterior, each telling a story of mythology, warfare, and civic pride. 45 minutes

4. Propylaea Explore the Propylaea on its domineering hill standing in harmony with their natural surroundings. See how this unique masterpieces of ancient architecture innovatively combine different orders and styles of Classical art.

5. Eretteo Get an excellent understanding of this magnificent part of the Acropolis from your expert local guide. Visualize the Acropolis of the fifth century BC, still one of the most accurate reflections of the splendor, power, and wealth of that era. Enjoy Athens as it was at its highest peak, during the golden age of Perikles.

6. Here you can enjoy the views over the city and all the way to the Aegean Sea. Follow your guide on a different route towards the south exit so that you also see the Altar of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of theater drama.

7. Tempio Di Athena Nike Discover the temples on the north side of the Acropolis that most visitors miss out on. Take a break after you walk through the temples that primarily housed the earlier Athenian cults and those of the Olympian gods.

8. Acropolis Museum Continue to the Acropolis Museum for the second part of the tour. Explore the stunning glass floors, under which see the excavations, and follow your guide as they point out treasures from the ancient Greek civilization. See original pieces from the temples in Acropolis, and learn about their historical context from your guide. Ask your guide about the impressive Elgin Marbles in the Parthenon Gallery. Finish your guided tour in The Archaic Gallery, which houses statues that predate the Acropolis! After your guided tour, you have the option to stay in the museum and continue exploring, or enjoy the views over the city. 45 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During High Season skip-the-line tickets can be very popular at certain time slots which can lead to people waiting in the "skip-the-line ticket holders" queue
No wheelchairs, walkers, nor elevator access available during the tour. Please consider mobility limitations before booking
Strollers of any kind are not allowed. Consider using a baby pouch instead.
We kindly request that you arrive at the designated meeting point 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Our tours depart punctually as we have specific entry times reserved for the Acropolis. It is not feasible to join our tours once they have commenced.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Cancellation Policy

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Worth it!

Published on Jul, 2024

Informative, friendly guide who took great care of us finding the best shady spots to rest and was very respectful of others. Also entertaining. Well worth the money we spent!

Great time @ the Acropolis & Parthenon @ Museum.

Published on Jul, 2024

Maria was a fantastic guide and took care to pace our visit and keep in the shade as much as possible during a very hot and windy day. Maria was very knowledgable and could answer any of our questions. The museum tour was also very interesting and Maria p;rovided great insights into many of the artifacts. Loved having experienced and certified tour guides!

Awe-inspiring and filled a lifelong desire to visit

Published on Jul, 2024

I am glad I chose the morning tour It was comfortable with a good breeze despite the heatwave. Maria our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful with questions. Thoroughly recommend this tour.

Buy this tour now!

Published on Jul, 2024

The most wonderful tour guide Vicky, I would not go to the Parthenon without a great guide. She had so much knowledge and very engaging! 5 stars ⭐️

Our tour guide,Lidia. was...

Published on Jul, 2024

Our tour guide,Lidia. was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and very patient with our family on a super hot day.

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