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Acropolis of Athens Tour with Optional Skip-the-ticket line

2 hours | Moderate walking pace | Hosted in English

Tour Code: A2X

34 € Adults

If you choose this option, please read very carefully the admission tickets section.

Book Without Ticket

Tour Code: A2B

67 € Adults (Summer price)

With this option, admission tickets are included in the price.

Book With Ticket

Free Cancellation
Admission tickets
Discounts and Offers

Departure times
- 11:30 am (year-round)
- 14:30 pm (Nov-Apr)

Additional departure times:
- 08:30 am (May 6 to Oct 31)
- 10:30 am (Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- 3:30 pm (Oct 1 to Oct 31)
- 4:30 pm (Sep 1 to Sep 30)
- 5:30 pm (May 6 to Aug 31)

Meeting point
Dionysiou Areopagitou 3

End Point
Acropolis Hill

Duration time
2 hours

Info

Walking time
30 minutes
Walking pace
Moderate
Language
English
Other languages upon request on a private basis

NOT ALLOWED
Baby Strollers
Big Backpacks

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What makes this tour unique

On this Acropolis tour, your local licensed guide will guide you through the most amazing monuments of Athens in 2 hours. You will visit the Acropolis of Athens and its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Erechteion, and the Dionysus Theatre. You will find all the myths and the stories surrounding those monuments and enjoy the views of the city of Athens from the top of the Acropolis. This tour will end on top of the Acropolis allowing you plenty of time to take more pictures or simply spend some more time on site.

Highlights

Only local licensed guides
Small group tour
Personal earsets for enhanced audio clarity.
Explore significant landmarks including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and Theatre of Dionysus.
Learn the myths and historical facts associated with these ancient monuments.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Athens from the top of the Acropolis.
Conclude the tour at the Acropolis summit, allowing extra time for photography and exploration.

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local licensed guide
Earsets for better hearing the guide
Athens guide magazine for ideas on things to do
Athens map
Optional Inclusion (Book with ticket):
Guaranteed entry tickets included, saving you time and effort!

Exclusions:

Entrance fees (if you choose the option Book Without Ticket)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Food and beverages
Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

The Acropolis

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos.

During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

The tour ends on the Acropolis Hill.

Skip-the-Ticket Line Access

Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks as 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.

However, here's where our service truly shines: Even amidst a queue, our experienced guides will always stay by your side. They will use this time as an opportunity to kickstart your tour, offering in-depth explanations about the history and significance of the site you're about to explore. This way, not a moment is wasted, and you're assured of the full, rich experience we promise.

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).

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Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

Admission tickets

A time zone system for entry to the Acropolis is in place to minimize waiting times and prevent overcrowding.

Book WITH Ticket Option

Guarantees entry on your chosen date and time. We pre-purchase the tickets for you.

Book WITHOUT Ticket Option

You purchase your own admission tickets from the official site (https://hhticket.gr/). Ensure the date and time match our tour schedule.

Tour Schedule Alignment: We enter the Acropolis right after the tour starts. Your ticket's entry time must align with our tour schedule.

Pre-Purchase Tickets: Secure your tickets before booking our tour to confirm availability.

Non-Refundable Tour Fee: If you do not have a valid entrance ticket with the correct date and time matching our tour schedule, you cannot join, and the tour fee is non-refundable.

Please follow these steps to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience.

Additional info

Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts.
It's essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.

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Discounts and Offers

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups

5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with a second tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discount and special rates

: F.A.Q.

Common questions our guests have for the Acropolis can be found in this F.A.Q section