Golden Hour Acropolis: Acropolis Museum & Acropolis Tour in the Afternoon Light

What makes this tour unique

Explore the wonders of the Acropolis Museum with the ease of air-conditioning during the cooler noon hours. Experience the Acropolis of Athens in the afternoon, avoiding the occasional high temperatures typically experienced in July and August, and less frequently in May, June, and September. This exclusive small-group tour, guided by a knowledgeable licensed local guide, ensures an optimal experience by strategically timing your visit to enjoy comfort and cooler climates.

Highlights

• Stay cool and comfortable by visiting the air-conditioned Museum during the midday hours, smartly sidestepping the rare high heat typically experienced in July and August, and occasionally in May, June, and September
• Opt for a later start to beat the morning crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience
• Explore ongoing excavations beneath the museum through impressive glass floors, gaining insight into ancient discoveries
• Discover the iconic monuments of the Acropolis hill, including the Dionysus Theater, Asclepius Sanctuary, Stoa of Eumenes, Nike Temple, and the legendary Parthenon
• Conclude your tour at the Parthenon, capturing lasting memories of this ancient marvel for a lifetime

Tour details

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

• Entrance fees (available as an optional addition if you book the “with ticket” option)
• 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

Take a Step Into History: Discover one of the Top Museums in the World

Meet with our hosting team at the fixed meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour starting time, in order to get all the necessary admission tickets and join your guide and group. You will then be led to the Acropolis Museum, a modern structure strategically placed to provide visitors with a direct view of the iconic archeological site and one of the main cultural landmarks of Athens. As you explore, you will be guided through collections and galleries encompassing different epochs of ancient Greek history, including the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, enriched by a dive into Greek mythology. Highlights feature the Parthenon Marbles, architectural remnants, statues, pottery, and other significant archaeological treasures.

Explore the Number 1 Sight of Athens with Us: Make Your Way to the Acropolis

The sun will be on its way down once you exit the Museum and, after a short refreshment break, make your way to the Acropolis, entering through the south slope. Your knowledgeable guide will unveil the rich tapestry of history and mythology that envelops the numerous monuments you encounter along your route, including the Dionysus Theater, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, the Temple of Athena Nike and, of course, the Parthenon! Among others, you will get to hear about the origins of theater, the power play between two gods over the protection of the city of Athens, as well as the ancient hospitals and their curiously procured remedies.

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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Entrance or Admission tickets

A time zone system for entry to the Acropolis is in place to minimize waiting times and prevent overcrowding. For a smooth experience, we recommend the With Ticket option.

Book WITH Ticket Option

Guarantees entry on your chosen date and time. We pre-purchase the entrance tickets for you. Most popular & hassle-free choice.

Book WITHOUT Ticket Option

If you choose to book without entrance tickets, please read carefully:

• 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.

Refund Policy for bookings WITHOUT Ticket Option:

The tour fee is refundable only if entrance tickets are unavailable, and only if the tour starts more than 24 hours from the time of your booking.

For a smooth and guaranteed experience, we highly recommend the With Ticket option.

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 & 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.

10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours, using code SNDT+4.

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

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.