Acropolis of Athens & the Acropolis Museum Tour with optional Skip-the-Line ticket

What makes this tour unique

On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments. Your guide shares important history and lesser-known facts along the way, giving you a greater appreciation for some of the world’s most significant monuments. 

This tour is complemented by a visit to the Acropolis Museum, an impressive center of archaeological research and ancient Greek history — not to mention a great way to take a break from the Athens heat. 

Highlights

• Bypass the busy queues at the main entrance of the Acropolis with your Athens Walking Tour guide
• Experience the magic of the ancient citadel and its landmarks such as the Parthenon, Nike Temple, and more with your local expert guide
• Go at an easy pace—this is an easy to moderate walking tour with plenty of stops to visit the Athens monuments you want to see
• Take a gentle walk up the hill to the Acropolis, entering at the Dionysus Theater
• Behold ancient history at the Acropolis Museum, where you see real excavation sights through glass floors

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at extra cost)
• 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

See the Acropolis and its Famous Monuments

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.

Note: After the first part of the tour, between the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Tour, there's an approximate 15-20 min break during which you may get a snack or a drink but there is no time for a leisurely meal.

Visit One of the Best Museums in the World: Acropolis Museum

Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests the moment you arrive. The sleek, modern building opened its doors in 2009, and elegantly showcases more than 4,000 artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis in an open-floor layout. One of the most spectacular aspects of the museum is its glass floors and walkways that reveal real excavations below your own feet. Panoramic views of the Acropolis and top the experience.

The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

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. 

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.

1. You can either prepay your entrance tickets using your credit card while booking your tour online now, or,

2. You can pay for your entrance tickets upon check-in to our staff in cash.

Find more information on reduced ticket prices here

Meeting point

At Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli (3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” This location is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.

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Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Our tip: While at Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli, it is a good opportunity to try a serving of fresh authentic Greek yogurt, best when topped with honey or a spoonful of Greek sweets.

Admission tickets

A new time zone system for entry to the Acropolis has been introduced. This innovative approach aims not only to minimize waiting times but also to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more sustainable and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Booking a tour with us guarantees your entry on that specific date and time. Advance booking is highly recommended due to limited availability.

WITH Ticket option

If you have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone. 

WITHOUT Ticket option

If you've selected the “Book WITHOUT Ticket” option, you will need to make the payment for your admission ticket in cash at the check-in at our meeting point before the tour commences, directly with us. We will have already prepurchased the tickets for you for the correct time slot.

However, if you choose to obtain your ticket independently for any reason, which we do not recommend, please notify us in writing at info@athenswalkingtours.gr at least 24 hours before the tour's scheduled start time. Failure to notify us in advance will require us to buy the tickets for you, and you will have to pay for the entrance ticket through us also at the meeting point. Please be cautious when acquiring your ticket, as selecting an incorrect date, time, or guest type may result in a non-refundable tour fee. Additionally, please be aware that we cannot issue a valid admission ticket at the meeting point under these circumstances.

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.

Ticket Prices

April 1st to October 31st

• Adults 25+: 35 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries 65+ : 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
• All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

November 01 to March 31

• Adults 25+: 20 euros
• Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 20 euros
• Citizens from EU countries 65+: 20 euros European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
• All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. For more details please check our entrance fees and tickets page. 

Discounts & 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:

13% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to a 13% discount. The discount is included when you proceed with the booking (discount applies to Adults, Non-EU Youth, and Senior SUMMER prices). 

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. about the Acropolis

Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve been there before, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum are magical places — and with your expert Athenian guide at your side, you’ll understand why.

Read more on our F.A.Q section