Athens Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
by Athenian Tours
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This guided walking tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and covers the main monuments of the Athens Acropolis and the nearby Acropolis Museum. The tour starts at the operator’s office on Mitseon Street, where guests meet their English-speaking licensed guide at least 15 minutes before departure. The visit to the Acropolis hill includes the Dionysus Theater, where ancient Greek dramas were first performed, the Roman Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of Asclepius. On top of the hill, the tour continues with the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with its sculpted female Caryatids, and the Parthenon, a 5th-century B.C. monument dedicated to the goddess Athena. A short break follows before heading to the Acropolis Museum, located a few minutes’ walk away. The museum visit lasts about two hours and features artifacts that illustrate Athenian daily life, including wedding customs, children’s toys, healing methods, and religious practices. Visitors will see the archaic statues from the 6th century B.C., the Caryatids, and large architectural fragments from the Acropolis. The top floor displays the original Parthenon frieze, with a view of the Acropolis nearby. Visitors enter the museum through a separate entrance and can skip the regular ticket lines if the ticket option was selected. This tour includes skip-the-line access for the Acropolis and the museum if tickets are purchased through the operator. Elevator use on the Acropolis hill is not included on group tours. The guide may adjust the order of stops for guest comfort. Admission tickets are included only if selected at booking; otherwise, guests must purchase them in advance or on site. The tour is not suitable for children under six, people with mobility limitations, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions. Meeting is at the Athenian Tours Office, a short walk from Acropolis Metro station.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
Guests meet at the office on Mitseon 2 at least 15 minutes before the tour start. The tour begins at the Acropolis hill with a visit to the Dionysus Theater, where ancient dramas were first performed. The route continues past the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of Asclepius. At the summit, the group sees the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion temple known for its six sculpted female Caryatids, and the Parthenon, a 5th-century B.C. monument symbolizing Athenian democracy. After this, there is a short break allowing use of the restroom before proceeding.
25 min
Acropolis Museum
Located a few minutes’ walk from the Acropolis, the museum visit lasts about two hours. The ground floor exhibits artifacts related to daily Athenian life, such as wedding customs, children’s toys, healing methods, and religious practices. The first floor displays archaic statues from the 6th century B.C., including the Caryatids and large pieces from the Acropolis entrance. The top floor features the Parthenon frieze alongside views of the Acropolis hill.
120 min
Parthenon
Part of the Acropolis hill visit, the Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. It represents the peak of Doric architecture from the 5th century B.C.
30 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Part of the Acropolis route, the Theater of Dionysus is where many ancient Greek comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Included in the Acropolis walk, this Roman theater was built in memory of Herodes Atticus’s wife.
Propylaea
The gateway to the Acropolis hill, this structure is visited during the climb up.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
This small temple offering views of the surrounding area is included in the Acropolis visit.
Erectheion
A unique temple on the Acropolis notable for its asymmetrical design and six sculpted female figures supporting its porch.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitsaion 2, 11742
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
by Athenian Tours
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€68Overview
This guided walking tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours and covers the main monuments of the Athens Acropolis and the nearby Acropolis Museum. The tour starts at the operator’s office on Mitseon Street, where guests meet their English-speaking licensed guide at least 15 minutes before departure. The visit to the Acropolis hill includes the Dionysus Theater, where ancient Greek dramas were first performed, the Roman Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of Asclepius. On top of the hill, the tour continues with the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with its sculpted female Caryatids, and the Parthenon, a 5th-century B.C. monument dedicated to the goddess Athena. A short break follows before heading to the Acropolis Museum, located a few minutes’ walk away. The museum visit lasts about two hours and features artifacts that illustrate Athenian daily life, including wedding customs, children’s toys, healing methods, and religious practices. Visitors will see the archaic statues from the 6th century B.C., the Caryatids, and large architectural fragments from the Acropolis. The top floor displays the original Parthenon frieze, with a view of the Acropolis nearby. Visitors enter the museum through a separate entrance and can skip the regular ticket lines if the ticket option was selected. This tour includes skip-the-line access for the Acropolis and the museum if tickets are purchased through the operator. Elevator use on the Acropolis hill is not included on group tours. The guide may adjust the order of stops for guest comfort. Admission tickets are included only if selected at booking; otherwise, guests must purchase them in advance or on site. The tour is not suitable for children under six, people with mobility limitations, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions. Meeting is at the Athenian Tours Office, a short walk from Acropolis Metro station.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Acropolis
Guests meet at the office on Mitseon 2 at least 15 minutes before the tour start. The tour begins at the Acropolis hill with a visit to the Dionysus Theater, where ancient dramas were first performed. The route continues past the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of Asclepius. At the summit, the group sees the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion temple known for its six sculpted female Caryatids, and the Parthenon, a 5th-century B.C. monument symbolizing Athenian democracy. After this, there is a short break allowing use of the restroom before proceeding.
25 min
Acropolis Museum
Located a few minutes’ walk from the Acropolis, the museum visit lasts about two hours. The ground floor exhibits artifacts related to daily Athenian life, such as wedding customs, children’s toys, healing methods, and religious practices. The first floor displays archaic statues from the 6th century B.C., including the Caryatids and large pieces from the Acropolis entrance. The top floor features the Parthenon frieze alongside views of the Acropolis hill.
120 min
Parthenon
Part of the Acropolis hill visit, the Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. It represents the peak of Doric architecture from the 5th century B.C.
30 min
Theatre of Dionysus
Part of the Acropolis route, the Theater of Dionysus is where many ancient Greek comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Included in the Acropolis walk, this Roman theater was built in memory of Herodes Atticus’s wife.
Propylaea
The gateway to the Acropolis hill, this structure is visited during the climb up.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
This small temple offering views of the surrounding area is included in the Acropolis visit.
Erectheion
A unique temple on the Acropolis notable for its asymmetrical design and six sculpted female figures supporting its porch.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitsaion 2, 11742
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.