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.

Why you’ll love this…

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

Important to know

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

What people say about this experience

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Hilde C.
Travelled with family
27 April 2026
5
Netherlands
Zeer goed georganiseerd door Athenian Tours. We waren met kleine groep van 19 personen, zeer leuk dat de gids Natasha in het begin iedereen vroeg zich even voor te stellen. De gids was zeer goed, vriendelijk, sprak duidelijk en langzaam Engels, ze gaf veel informatie en was heel bereid vragen te beantwoorden. Ze vertelde dingen waar we zonder de begeleiding anders gewoon waren voorbij gelopen. De toer duurde ongeveer 2u wat voor ons voldoende was en eindigde bovenop de Akropolis.
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Annie
Travelled with family
15 April 2026
4.6
Netherlands
De reservatie is vlot verlopen. De ontvangen informatie via e-mail bleek correct te zijn eenmaal we op de aangeduidde plaats en het aangeduidde uur aankwamen. De gids had kennis van zaken en zorgde voor de groep. 2 uur lang heeft de gids geen minuut gezwegen en vertelde ons alles wat hij wist over de Akropolis, de omgeving, de tempels,... Een échte aanrader en verrijking. Zonder gids zouden wij de Akropolis zeker niet bezoeken.
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Travelerr
Solo traveller
11 April 2026
5
Germany
Super Englisch die jeder verstehen kann. Sehr gutes historisches Wissen der Personal. Sehr hilfsbereit bezüglich alle Fragen.
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TUI Musement Traveler
29 August 2025
5
United Kingdom
A great guide who ensured the whole team was included and everyone was safe. The guide made sure we got through the crowds safely and we saw everything along with the history
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TUI Musement Traveler
1 October 2023
5
United Kingdom
Good non rushed tour, with a few stops on the uphill climb. The guide was excellent.
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TUI Musement Traveler
6 June 2023
5
Italy
Organizzazione buona, staff gentile e guida preparata.