Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Travel back in time on a 2 or 4 hours Skip-the-tickets-line informative and fun tour to the most significant monument in Athens. This tour is guided by an English speaking field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through a journey into history, mythology and storytelling. The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis Museum (if option selected), which has been ranked among the top Museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected)

Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)

Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum

English speaking licensed guide

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.

Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill

Acropolis entry tickets (unless option selected)

Acropolis Museum entry ticket (unless option selected)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair and strollers accessible; not suitable for people with mobility impairments, children under 6, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions

If you opted for the "WITHOUT tickets" choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour. We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.

Elevator use to the Acropolis is not permitted on group tours

Our guides may adjust the order of sites for your comfort

Choose the private option for a more flexible start time

Entrance tickets: If you booked with tickets, your guide will hand them to you at the meeting point. If you booked without tickets, please buy them online at least 24h in advance (ask us for the correct time slot), or you may purchase them from us (30€ Acropolis / 20€ Museum per person, adult tickets only) only if you notify us, at least 24h in advance, to ensure availability.

Punctuality is crucial due to strict Acropolis entry times; latecomers cannot be accommodated and no refunds are possible

Meeting point: Athenian Tours Office, Mitseon 2, 11742 Athens (short walk from Acropolis Metro). From the Port of Piraeus allow 30–40 minutes by taxi, longer in morning traffic

The Acropolis is on a steep hill; some paths are slippery when wet

Bring water, hat, sunglasses, and umbrella if it rains (no cafés on site, only a water fountain)

Audio quality may occasionally be affected by other groups’ equipment

Please note: On days when the Acropolis or Acropolis Museum offers free entry, our tour prices are adjusted accordingly, ensuring you are not charged for these complimentary tickets.

ID check required upon entry for reduced/free tickets holders

The tour lasts 1.5–2 hours for the Acropolis only, or 3–4 hours for the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions

Not suitable for children under 6 years old

Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.