Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
Step back in time on this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens' most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you through the sacred rock's ancient ruins, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Learn about the Acropolis’ historical and cultural significance while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Athens.
For those seeking a deeper dive into Greek history, upgrade your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, including original sculptures and relics that bring ancient Athens to life. Whether you choose the walking tour or the full package with the museum, this experience offers an unforgettable journey through Greece’s glorious past.
Options
Acropolis Museum with tickets
With visit to Acropolis Museum: Entrance fees for both Acropolis site and Acropolis museum are included.
What's included in Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Teatro Di Dioniso
Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
Acropolis
Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
Acropolis Museum
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Inclusions
- Audio devices for clear commentary
- Entrance ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
- Early Acropolis access
- Professional and licensed guide
- Entrance ticket for Acropolis Museum (if option selected)
- Walking tour
- Small group tour of maximum 20 persons
- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Entrance fees of €30 per person (for the option that is without tickets)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
- Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group. Kindly note that if you are an EU citizen under 25 years old or a non-EU citizen under 18, you must obtain your free admission ticket online by visiting the official website of the archaeological site. As the monument operates with timed entry slots, there is no guarantee that free tickets will be available for your preferred time slot on the day of your visit. Therefore, we strongly recommend securing your ticket in advance, prior to your tour date.
