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Acropolis & Museum Tour: Early Entry Experience
5.0
11 Ratings
Athens
Discover Athens’ wonders with our Early Entry Acropolis & Museum tour. Beat the crowds, explore ancient history, and marvel at iconic treasures in serene morning light.
Discover Athens’ wonders with our Early Entry Acropolis & Museum tour. Beat the crowds, explore ancient history, and marvel at iconic treasures in serene morning light.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Theater of Dionysus - Witness the birthplace of drama at the Theatre of Dionysus, where tiered seating carved into the hillside offers a glimpse into the audience experience of Athenian tragedies and comedies.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - Hear echoes of the past at the Odeon, an ancient Roman theatre built into the Acropolis, as it continues to host…
- Theater of Dionysus - Witness the birthplace of drama at the Theatre of Dionysus, where tiered seating carved into the hillside offers a glimpse into the audience experience of Athenian tragedies and comedies.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - Hear echoes of the past at the Odeon, an ancient Roman theatre built into the Acropolis, as it continues to host music concerts and performances today.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Explore the Ionic Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis renowned for its friezes and panoramic views honoring Athena, the goddess of victory.
- Erechtheion - Uncover myths at the Erechtheion, a temple on the Acropolis housing ancient Athenian legends and famed for its Caryatid maidens.
- Parthenon - Admire its iconic Doric columns, intricate friezes, and stunning views of the city.
- Acropolis - Ascend the sacred hill of the Acropolis and marvel at the architectural wonders of ancient Greece, including the iconic Parthenon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Acropolis Museum - Chronologically journey through Athenian history at the Acropolis Museum showcasing artifacts from the Acropolis, offering a window into the artistic and cultural evolution of ancient Greece.
What's Included
- Skip-the-ticket-line service (with ticket option)
- Athens Map
- Earsets for clear audio
- Professional local licensed guide
- Athens Guide magazine
- Skip-the-ticket-line service (with ticket option)
- Athens Map
- Earsets for clear audio
- Professional local licensed guide
- Athens Guide magazine
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and beverages
- Gratuity (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
- Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and beverages
- Gratuity (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Additional Information
Escape the midday rush and experience the true majesty of Athens on our Early Entry: Acropolis & Museum tour. Step back in time as you explore the iconic Acropolis before the crowds arrive. Marvel at the Parthenon under the soft morning light and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Greece. Then, delve into the treasures of the Acropolis…
Escape the midday rush and experience the true majesty of Athens on our Early Entry: Acropolis & Museum tour. Step back in time as you explore the iconic Acropolis before the crowds arrive. Marvel at the Parthenon under the soft morning light and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Greece. Then, delve into the treasures of the Acropolis Museum, where artifacts bring the stories of this incredible civilization to life. Beat the crowds, beat the heat, and discover the wonders of Athens at their most serene.
Please note, even in the morning, it can still be hot and crowded and that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.
- If you selected the WITHOUT ticket option please follow the instructins on your voucher to buy the Acropolis Tickets
- On days when entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance ticket is already deducted from the tour price.
Location
Acropolis Canteen- West Entrance
The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Acropolis, right across the canteen. Our staff, holding an orange sign, will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Patricia_o
Sep 21, 2025
Four friends in Athens - The tour operator did a fantastic job! The meeting locations was clearly outlined with a reminder sent to us the day before. Recommend taking tour prior to the 9:00 am rush.
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Anita
Aug 15, 2025
Acropolis and Museum guided tour - María was our tour guide and was great! She was extremely thorough and knowledgeable of the history but made it relatable and fun! Definitely recommend!
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Nicholas_h
Aug 5, 2025
Excellent choice - The crowds were so large that the ability to enter early was super beneficial. Pan, The guide was amazing!
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Johnbozeley
Jul 29, 2025
Great tour. - A brilliant way to spend a morning being shown around the Acropolis and museum by a lovely knowledgeable and witty guide whose name I cant remember (absolutely shocking on my behalf) she was amazing. We were group No 22.
During the summer months I recommend booking the morning tour as it gets very hot. Also if you are unsteady on your feet then take somewith you as there are a lot of pot holes and very shiny slippery rocks.
Great tour and you get to see everything . You also dodge the queues to get in.
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Claire_d
Jul 28, 2025
Marguerite knows her stuff!!! - Everything was as described when booking. The day was hot. There was lots of walking. But the overall feeling of the tour was captivating and interesting - it was a true honour to be there. Marguerite, our tour guide was charming, enthusiastic and above all passionately knowledgeable about her subject. To hold us all enthralled for over four hours without a script was impressive and inspiring. Her thrilling understanding of her country’s history was uplifting and made me feel like I was actually stepping back in time - bravo and thank you.
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Trish_t
Jul 19, 2025
Great tour of the amazing Acropolis - With the heat in Athens at the time we travelled, it was definitely great to do this to her first thing in the morning. Our guide was very knowledgeable and there was plenty of time to explore the acropolis both with her and for a little while on our own as well. It is also worth paying the extra to enter the museum. It is quite incredible what they have created there. You are left in the museum to explore at your leisure once the tour has finished. It is worth noting that the entrance to the museum with this tour does not include the ruins that have been discovered underneath the museum. In order to view those ruins, you need to pay for another entry into the museum. This could be something that could be improved on by Viator or the tour operator. We didn’t feel it was worth paying for another full museum entry in order to see those ruins.
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Melissa_a
Jul 13, 2025
Great time - These kind folks were amazing to work with. We had one difficult time after another starting with a delayed flight into Greece, we were unable to make our reserved timed and Athens Walking Tour host was gracious and rescheduled for the following day.
The day of our scheduled time, we could not find our guide, and once again -the host was able to call and locate us. We were greeted with nothing less but kindness. Helene-I think I spelled her name correctly- was fantastic at helping and entertaining us “out of towners” We had a wonderful experience because of their willingness to go the extra mile and help us when needed!!!!
Thank you so much and I highly recommend!!
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Michael_r
Jun 9, 2025
A fair amount of uphill... - A fair amount of uphill walking but completely wort the trip. The guide was from Athens and was easy to understand and extremely knowledgeable.
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I1062cmjuliek
Oct 21, 2024
This Amazing Tour Was a Highlight of our Trip! - You simply will not find a more knowledgeable, professional, and engaging tour guide than Niobe! It was truly OUR privilege for our party of four adults to be on a group tour with her; we saw and learned more about the Acropolis and the Museum in our time with her than we would have been able to do in two+ days on our own! When we had areas of particular interest to us, Niobe happily pivoted to accommodate anything special we wanted to discuss and learn about -- things we NEVER would have seen and learned about otherwise. She was a pleasure to be with throughout our time together, and I am quite certain our broader group felt exactly the same way. We truly cannot recommend Niobe more highly; with her depth of knowledge and expert assistance, your visit to the Acropolis and the Museum will certainly be an absolute highlight of your trip!
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Jamesmy2565qd
Sep 29, 2024
Small group, early entry Walking Tour Athens - is the way to go - We found Athens Walking Tours on Trip Advisor and very happy with our choice. We have a good friend that lives in Athens and her only recommendation was "go early" to the Acropolis. To that advise we added the "small group" walking tour and it was perfect.
The early start time gave us almost an hour or more ahead of all the cruise ship tours. Plus you beat the heat in addition to the crowds. We have 4 couples in our group so it was easy to navigate and "bob and weave" as the crowds grew.
Our tour guide Niobe was awesome! She was so sweet, relaxed and new all the shady spots to stop to rest and talk. She had extensive knowledge of all things Greek (not just about the Acropolis) and we really appreciated not only the learning aspect, but just how easy she made it all. We felt like we were in our own little bubble as the mass of humanity grew as the morning progressed.
Highly recommend early morning and small group tours for a more personalized experience. Thank you Niobe for sharing your time and knowledge with us
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