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Athens: Acropolis Tour with Licensed Guide

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Activity provider:ATHENS WALKING TOURS
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Athens: Acropolis Tour with Licensed Guide

Activity provider:ATHENS WALKING TOURS
4.7  / 5
876 reviews
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From US$ 37.07 per person

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Discover the famous Acropolis of Athens on a walking tour with a licensed guide and optional pre-paid entry tickets. Learn about Ancient Greek myths along the way.

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Duration 105 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
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Experience

Highlights
  • Step back in time at the world-famous Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon
  • Discover the history and myths of ancient Athens with a licensed tour guide
  • Take unique photos of Athens from the sweeping vantage points of the Acropolis
  • Enjoy an uphill stroll to the Acropolis and enter through the Dionysus Theater
  • Immerse yourself in Ancient Greek history with your knowledgeable tour guide
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Enjoy skip-the-ticket line access and discover the cradle of Western civilization on a guided visit to the Acropolis.

At the start of the tour, meet your dedicated guide at a hot spot for traditional Greek delicacies, where there are restroom facilities and you can purchase water or snacks.

Immerse yourself in Ancient Greek history on a tour of the world-famous Acropolis in Athens.

Admire the stunning architecture of the Parthenon Temple, learn the importance of the Erechtheion Temple, and hear myths and stories about ancient Athens.

Your guide will take you through a different route by the side entrance so that you also see the Altar of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of theater drama.

Skip-the-Ticket Line Access We are pleased to offer all our guests a convenient skip-the-ticket-line service. We take care and pre-purchasing the entrance tickets for each archaeological site and Museum visited during the tour, saving you the hassle of buying them online or queuing up at the ticket counters. However, please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer. 

Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Licensed guide
  • Pre-paid skip-the-line entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Drinks
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Pets
  • Baby strollers
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • If you've chosen the WITHOUT tickets option, you need to pay cash for your admission ticket at our check-in location just before the tour. We've secured tickets for your specified time.
  • Opting for an independent ticket purchase (discouraged) requires 24-hour advance notice at info@athenswalkingtours.gr. Failing that, you will have to pay also the tickets we buy for you at the meeting point.
  • Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
  • All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits up to 30+ minutes.
  • Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
  • Tours run rain or shine.
  • Accurately select EU or NON-EU citizenship during booking. Incorrect choice may mean paying the price difference or tour forfeiture.
  • Valid passport required for verification.
  • Off-season tours have minimum capacity requirements.
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based on 876 reviews

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  • Service
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It was a very busy morning on our Acropolis tour and despite having to queue for over an hour on the skip the line tour, our guide, Pan, was incredible. She gave us loads of information about the Acropolis & Athens that we didn't even notice the time spent in the queue. Highly recommend & thank you again Pan!

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July 3, 2023

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Stavroula – AustraliaVerified booking

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This tour was pretty good, I’m not quite sure how they get away with saying it’s a “skip the line” tour when you have to wait in line regardless. On the day we went, the line was about an hour long, and we had to wait for the entire time in the hot weather. Half the group dipped out while waiting and I’m not even sure all of them came back. The tour guide was wonderful though, she was pretty knowledgeable on everything we saw. Unfortunately it was sort of hard to pay attention because of the hot weather while also climbing up to the top of the acropolis. It’s a fairly easy walk up, but when it’s super hot outside it’s not easy! So beware of that.

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June 26, 2023

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Nichole – United StatesVerified booking

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Tour of the acropolis was very informative. Our guide, Aleksandra, provided context and detail that really added to our experience. We also elected for the food tour, which was our favorite part. Chrissy provided an excellent walking tour of Kerameikos. We learned some interesting aspects of Greek culture and sampled a variety of food. If you have the time, the cost of this tour is well worth it and I highly recommend adding the street food.

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