Private Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour

Tour Code: PRV16

From 75 € per adult

It depends on your group size

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Free Cancellation
Admission tickets not included
Discounts and Offers

Departure time
Upon your request

Meeting point
Dionysiou Areopagitou 3

Duration time
3 hrs and 30 min. approx.

Info

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

NOT ALLOWED
Baby Strollers
Big Backpacks

Highlights Tour Details Meeting point Admission tickets not included Discounts and Offers F.A.Q. Reviews

What makes this tour unique

On this Acropolis and Acropolis Museum private tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire world. It’s a 3.5-hour experience where you get to hear surprising facts about the Acropolis that other tours don’t share. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, in the safety and privacy of your own group. Your guide is there to customize the itinerary based on your interests and requests.

Highlights

Explore the ancient secrets of the Acropolis’ marvels with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple, all with privacy and safety in your own intimate private group
Your expert, licensed guide reveals historical facts and myths which are not part of the typical Acropolis tour
Get to visit the Acropolis Museum
Get to ask any and as many questions you want and learn about anything you wish, explained in detail, at your own pace
Listen to powerful storytelling that reveal secrets of the ancient temples, and gain insight into the history of the famous hill
Our guides are more than tour guides — they are real Athenians with deep knowledge of our city’s monuments and sights
Enjoy a relaxed pace and more thoughtful storytelling on this private tour

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local Licensed Guide
Private tour
Skip-the-ticket line service
Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
Athens Map

Exclusions:

Entrance tickets
Hotel pick up and drop off (unless agreed on)
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What to expect

The Acropolis

Admire notorious historical monuments of the Acropolis hill, such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and the Temple of Nike, at your own pace, with safety and comfort. Discover the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which is still in use today. Get panoramic views of the city of Athens, perfect for your social media. Create powerful memories for you and your family.

The Acropolis Museum

Explore the new, modern and impressive Acropolis Museum at your own pace. See even the excavations underneath the glass floors. Learn amazing details about all the marble masterpieces on display under natural light. Allow yourself to be captivated by the vivid narrations of your private, licensed guide. Ask questions and get customized answers according to your interests. Discover powerful information about the museum’s design and architecture.

Please note that the above-mentioned itinerary is recommended by us, however, all private tours can be customized according to your preferences and needs. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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.

Please note that the above-mentioned itinerary is recommended by us, however, all private tours can be customized according to your preferences and needs. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Meeting point

At 3 Dionysiou Areopagitou St. in front of the Lukumades and Pilino stores, at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway leading from Hadrian's Arch (off Siggrou Avenue, also written as Syngrou) to the Acropolis. It's only 3 min walking distance from the Acropolis Metro Station.
Find our Check-In staff there holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign.
Please be there 15 minutes before your departure.

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Admission tickets not included

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

After booking your tour, you will receive an email from us with instructions to purchase your entrance tickets separately.
Once we receive your ticket payment, we will check availability and then send you a final confirmation for both the tour and entrance tickets.
The tour cannot take place without confirmed entrance tickets.

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!

Book a 2nd tour with us and 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.

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

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability .During winter (November 1 to March 31) the latest starting time for tours will be 12:30 pm due to earlier closing hours of the archaeological sites and museums
You can present either a printed paper or an electronic voucher for this.

F.A.Q.

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.