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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Sarah_R, 10/23/2025 2:41:35 PM
Great pace, well versed guide, engaging, knowledgeable, made it fun and interactive! We weren't exhausted by the time we reached the top which I appreciate!
Victoria_P, 10/23/2025 9:55:17 AM
A unique experience. Our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the history. This tour was definitely a must do in Athens!
AlanaBrooke_C, 10/20/2025 2:40:22 PM
Such a great tour. Our guide Elena was a wonderful story teller and really bought the legends and mythology to life.
Danny_C, 10/19/2025 4:54:39 AM
The guide, Dora, was very knowledgeable about the history of the Acropolis, the tour was very informative
Keith_M, 10/18/2025 10:50:56 AM
A lot of walking on unstable ground. Not for the lazy. Wonderful sights. Great history. Our guide was so knowledgeable and she was patient with answering all questions. Worth it!
Amy_S, 10/18/2025 9:50:44 AM
We had a wonderful day. Our guide was very informative. He was very helpful and made sure we were able see everything
Evalina_C, 10/18/2025 7:58:56 AM
This walking tour wasn’t as great as I expected. It was extremely windy, which made it very hard to hear the tour guide throughout most of the tour. Unfortunately, that took away from the overall experience.
Marjorie_T, 10/18/2025 12:29:51 AM
The tour guide appeared very knowledgeable _ too bad we could not hear her clearly due to the poor headset. There was quiet te a bit of static and she came across garbled and her voice cut in and out.
Dori_N, 10/15/2025 10:30:26 PM
Our guide Phillipa was fantastic. She was fun, funny, and knowledgeable. She didn’t just have a script, she answered all the questions our large group had about history, mythology, architecture, and modern Athens. She also gave everyone lots of time to take pictures, and paced the tour to meet everyone’s activity level. The tour itself was worth every penny. So cool to be on the grounds of something so old. The company was easy to work with and very modern. We were given headphones and were able to hear everything our guide said, even in crowded spaces. The quality of the audio was impressive. The meeting spot was easy to find.
Paul_S, 10/15/2025 3:14:37 PM
Absolutely fabulous, informative and entertaining, thought provoking and interesting. Must do, no hesitation.
- 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