Overview
Avoid long lines with direct access to the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens. Travel back in time by visiting the monuments and temples with a local guide.
Highlights
- Travel back in time as you enter the Acropolis through the Propylaea gate
- Visit the Parthenon, a prominent symbol of democracy and western civilization
- See the Theatre of Dionysus, where famous ancient plays were once performed
- Admire the six female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple
Choose the option that suits you best:
- Option 1: guided tour with entrance ticket to the Acropolis not included
- Option 2: guided tour with entrance ticket to the Acropolis included
Admire the splendour of ancient Greece on this walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens. Avoid long lines with direct access to sights like the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, and listen as your guide paints a detailed picture of the past.
Meet your guide and get ready for a journey back in time! Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theatre of Dionysus, where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Continue to the Roman Herodion Theatre and see the remains of Athens' healing temple Asklepieion. Then climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and take in views of the temple of Athena Nike.
Admire the 5th-century Parthenon, the zenith of Doric architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city. Finally, be enchanted by the sculpted female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple, a unique masterpiece of architecture.
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Disposable earphones (for groups of 5+ people)
- Guided walking tour
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Meeting & pickup
Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
- Not recommended for children under 6 years
- Not suitable for people with heart problems
Not allowed:
- Baby strollers and luggage, or large bags, are not allowed
- Video recording of the tour guide, as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.), are not permitted
Know in advance:
- If you choose the option without tickets, you should purchase your entry ticket to the Acropolis at least one day before the tour, and contact the local provider to confirm appropriate time slots. You'll find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
- If you do not purchase tickets ahead of arrival, bear in mind that the local operator can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid by card or in cash
- There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to the Acropolis
- To provide better service, the guide may change the order of the sites included in the tour
- Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
- At the Acropolis Hill, it won't be possible to use the lift
- Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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