Acropolis Express: Skip-The-Line Athens Masterpiece Tour
On this Acropolis tour, your local licensed guide will guide you through the most amazing monuments of Athens in approximately 2 hours. You will visit the Acropolis of Athens and its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Dionysus Theatre. You will find all the myths and the stories surrounding those monuments and enjoy the views of the city of Athens from the top of the Acropolis. This tour will end on top of the Acropolis allowing you plenty of time to take more pictures or simply spend some more time on site.
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Madison B, 2/14/2026 8:49:53 AM
The guide was great and made sure that everyone was having a good time. He made sure to stay at a pace that everyone could keep up with.
Jeremiah_S, 2/11/2026 10:20:22 AM
The tour guide was amazing. She was given facts answering questions from the start and very excited about giving information about the tour. My phone died and she offered to take some pictures and send them to me. Forgot to bring an umbrella or a poncho. She shared her umbrella with me and when in very in depth of every point this to our group. everyone got this little box that was connected to her microphone, so everybody could hear without being right upon our.
ianbeavis, 1/27/2026 2:59:31 PM
I have visited the site twice before but this tour told and showed me more than the other 2 combined. Our guide, Despina( (Deppy) gave everything context and depth beyond a regular tour guide. She was friendly, caring, passionate and exceptionally knowledgeable about all aspects of the site and its role in Greek history. It was without doubt the most fascinating and immersive tour we had anywhere in Greece. The best 2 hours you could spend at the Acropolis. Highly recommended
jenniferhU8529PP, 12/31/2025 8:05:56 AM
Our guide, Deppy, was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour. Lots of interesting information and just the right length of tour.
Colwyn L, 12/30/2025 7:15:28 PM
Very satisfied. Guide was very informative. Radio ear piece made it easy to hear even yards away taking pics or lagging the group. I am 80 and was worried about keeping up or even being able to make the climb. It is steep in parts but with several stops to hear about what we were looking at it was fine. One complaint: the address for the meeting point and ticket redemption is entirely IN GREEK ALPHABET so you can’t type it in to your phone !!! It would help if they mentioned that it is a snack bar on the corner of the street two hundred metres from the entrance.
jaewsongmd, 12/23/2025 12:27:26 PM
We did the 2 hr walking tour with a guide of just the archeologicalsite. The headsets/earphones intermittently worked. Some uphill walking but doable for 2 seniors in their 70s. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We opted not to do the museum.
Nomad63353182667, 12/21/2025 9:43:16 AM
From the moment we got set up with our transmitters and ear plugs to the end of tour it was all very organised and very informative
rgottlieb310, 12/11/2025 5:54:28 PM
A great and educational group tour, with experienced tour leader. Highly recommended! (We did not include the museum as we did not have the time.)
Raluca T, 12/1/2025 3:32:26 PM
Our tour guide was Vasiliki, a very warm, friendly and charismatic person. We found out many fun facts and got really lucky with the wonderful weather. I totally recommend this tour!
Cody_B, 11/28/2025 5:35:24 AM
Very informative, audio player with new headphones handed out for every audio tour. Makes it great so everyone can hear in big group settings while moving between locations and sights to see.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- BABY STROLLERS are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller.
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
- Dress according to weather
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- If you selected the WITHOUT Entrance Ticket, you will receive a separate email after booking with a link to purchase your Acropolis Entrance Tickets. You must complete this step within 48 hours of booking and no later than 24 hours before the tour starts. Please note: You need a valid Entrance Ticket to join the tour.
- When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price
Departure point
We will be waiting for you at 3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street at Lukumades or Pilino Stores. Look for the orange sign displaying "Athens Walking Tours." It is located at the start of the pedestrian walkway that leads to the Acropolis from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou).Redemption
1. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the given tour departure time. 2. Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen & a hat are recommended 3. If you select the WITHOUT entry ticket option, you must purchase your Entrance Tickets separately. • For the Acropolis option here https://athenswalkingtours.link-twist.com/product/acropolisadmissiontickets-tourupgrade • For the Acropolis & Museum Option here https://athenswalkingtours.link-twist.com/product/acropolisacropolismuseumtickets-tourupgrade • Select the correct category (e.g. Adult, Student) and enter your Booking Reference Number. 4. Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given. 5. All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes. 6 Not suitable for mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers. 7. Cutoff times sync with Athens local time. 8. Tours run rain or shine. 9. During the off-season, tours operate with a minimum capacity. If the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants then you will be presented with alternatives. 10. If you book the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum option, the duration is 3hrs and 30 minutes. 11. When the entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price 12.If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund