Athens Acropolis & Parthenon: Unforgettable Ancient Odyssey
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.
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Cathleen_D, 2/5/2026 8:34:50 AM
Lisa was an outstanding guide. She was very knowledgeable and provided great insight based on her archeological background. While we were tired after the Acropolis, her tour through the museum was fascinating and was probably the highlight for us! If I did this tour again, I would request Lisa.
P6236RWshelbyc, 2/3/2026 5:44:00 AM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely amazing experience touring the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with Anna as our guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about Greek history — but what impressed me most was her ability to keep my daughter completely interested and engaged for four straight hours (which honestly felt unbelievable!). Anna explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, full of fascinating stories, and never overwhelming. She balanced history, mythology, and fun perfectly, and adjusted the pace so it never felt rushed or boring. My daughter is still talking about it days later. This was hands down one of the best tours we’ve ever done and made our visit to Athens truly special. If you’re considering an Acropolis and museum tour, request Anna — she is the best of the best. Highly, highly recommend!
Robert_W, 2/2/2026 4:53:05 AM
I enjoyed this tour, I was in a group of about 20 and we all had headphones on listening to the guide through a microphone. You can definitely go to Acropolis on your own and see everything, but if you do this tour and go with a guide, you learn a lot more about the history of everything rather than just looking at stuff. The museum we kind of rushed through, as she was just pointing out the most important stuff. But after we were done, you finish in the museum, so you were able to walk around and see everything that you would like to afterwards. Very informative and I would recommend to somebody who would like to learn about the history as you are there.
gaby23c, 2/1/2026 3:33:15 AM
Anna was an absolutely wonderful guide for our Acropolis tour. The experience was incredibly well paced, with thoughtful stops along the way that made the climb feel easy and enjoyable rather than exhausting. Each pause felt intentional, giving us time to take in the history, the views, and our breath. Anna is exceptionally knowledgeable, but what really stood out was her demeanor — warm, kind, and genuinely lovely to spend time with. She explained everything clearly and engagingly, and you could feel how much she cared about making the experience meaningful for everyone in the group. I also opted into the additional Acropolis Museum tour, and by chance I was the only one who did, which meant I ended up with a private museum tour with Anna. It was such a gift. She was just as attentive, friendly, and generous with her knowledge. She made the museum come alive and tailored the experience beautifully. Thanks to Anna, this ended up being one of the best days of my time in Athens. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Mary_D, 1/29/2026 3:49:34 PM
I am on a solo trip in Greece and while I managed to hang out with a friend here for a bit, we both had very different ideas of how we wanted to spend our time. This tour was perfect for me. We met at the office at 11:30 which was close to my hotel and the Acropolis and walked over together. Aidli was exceptionally knowledgeable about so many of the ruins and pointed out things I would have missed had I gone on my own. She was willing to take photos for us and ensured we were all safe and having a good time. I would do this again.
4aune4, 1/28/2026 10:43:36 AM
Great tour guide!! We happened to catch a beautiful day as well. Really fun half day tour. Highly recommended!
Sharon_B, 1/27/2026 2:33:50 PM
We underestimated the amount of time to get to the meeting place. We notified them via text message we would be late. They assured us that we could catch up to the group or take the next tour. They were expecting us and got us out the door with tickets and audio equipment quickly and we joined without missing a thing. Our tour guide Anna was beyond accommodating and knowledgeable. She knows her stuff!! We took the additional museum tour with her guidance and we had a very informative and enlightening afternoon. Take this tour, you will not regret it. It makes understanding Greek history and architecture worth the trip.
Cynthia_A, 1/18/2026 3:16:09 AM
Lots of standing and walking and fairly steep climbs on paths. A lot of lecture about mythology and history.
Mari_A, 1/17/2026 10:37:05 AM
Took the guided acropolis and acropolis museum tour with Aphrodite. She was very knowledgeable about the history. She was especially good explaining things in the museum.
Daniel_B, 1/17/2026 9:41:03 AM
Excellent and very engaging. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Doing both the Acropolis and museum tour is a must.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People under 18 years old they should bring their passports or IDs of them to ensure reduce price entrance ticket to Acropolis.
- EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance. Others under 25 years old have a 50% discount (Acropolis tickets). IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates.
- If you have not choose the option "with" entrance tickets - Entrance fees must be purchased online in advance through the official website. Acropolis 30 euros per adult from April 2025 , 10 euros per adult from November to March. Acropolis museum 20 euros per adult from April 2025
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun cream
- Participants under 25 should have with them their passports or photo copies of them
Departure point
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks officeReturn details
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.Redemption
The meeting point is at Porinou 5, 11742 (please do not forget to add the postal code) inside the tour office of Athens Walks. Please be at the meeting point 15-30 minutes in advance. Please do not forget to bring passport or IDs or photocopies of them for any participant under 25 years old of EU origin or under 18 years old of NON Eu origin. Please come at the meeting time to receive your entrance tickets and check in with your guide. The tour is not starting at the entrance gates of Acropolis. Do not go to entrance gates of Acropolis. If you reserve a taxi ask them to take you to Porinou 5, 11742. - Guests are advised to wear flat and comfortable walking shoes. - Large backpacks, strollers and oversized purses are not permitted inside the site. You can store them safely at the meeting point. - Long queues and waiting might occur, and every effort is made to coordinate the best timings for visits.* - The order of sites may be reversed based on traffic, weather, and overcrowding of venues. - Temperatures can get extremely high during summer. Guests are encouraged to wear hats, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion, and hydrate. An optional umbrella to create shade is also advisable. - Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards and currency to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs, food, and beverages. - You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary to leave a tip to recognize exceptional service in restaurants, taxis, and excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to determine the amount. - People under 25 years old they should bring their passports or photo copy of them.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund

















