Acropolis Tour: Skip-the-Line Guided History Experience

Embark on a 4-hour guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens. Skip the line and delve into history, mythology, and storytelling with an expert guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Acropolis - Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On…
What's Included
  • Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (optional)
  • Skip-the-line access to Acropolis & Museum (optional)
  • Exclusive entrance to Acropolis Museum
  • Expert English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
  • Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour queue-jumping, engaging and informative tour of Athens’ most notable monument. This expedition is led by an English-speaking domain specialist and certified tour guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized Acropolis of Athens through a voyage into its history, mythology and narratives. The tour subsequently includes a stop at…

Location
Crescendo Cafe
Outside Acropolis metro station opposite the Crescendo cafe, near the escalators of the Acropolis Metro station (follow the exit Makriyianni/Dionysiou Arepagitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lori_l
Jan 13, 2025
Wonderful Greek History Experience! - Our tour guide, Alex, was phenomenal! He was engaging, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum which made for a spectacular tour! 10/10 would recommend the tour with him as the guide!
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Cynthia
Jan 12, 2025
Great tour! - Wonderful tour of Acropolis, the Pantheon and the Acropolis Museum. The museum was extra interesting because our tour guide, Alex, walked us through pointing out the highlights and how they fit into what we had already toured at the original sites. Alex is a font of information and an excellent Athens ambassador.
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Frequentflier762166
Jan 6, 2025
Tour guides extremely knowledgeable and attentive - The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and attentive, the tour was great and punctual, do choose the option to have your tour guides purchase the tickets, it is so much easier, they take care of everything, you just show up. It was totally worth it.
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Lakshmi_v
Jan 5, 2025
Wonderful informative guided tour - Our guide Yota was very informative, meticulous in covering the historic background and funny too! She gave us breaks to sit at the right junctures narrating historic facts to keep us gripped.
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Marina_k
Jan 4, 2025
Great experience - I really enjoyed this afternoon tour The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly I had visited Acropolis before but had learned many new things from this tour Aldo made amazing photos of sunset at Acropolis !
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Joan_s
Jan 3, 2025
Loved our visit to the Acropolis - Wonderful visit to the Acropolis! We had a terrific guide, Natasha, who was friendly, amusing and brought history to life. Our tour included the museum as well - beautiful and wonderfully organized. Loved every moment of the four hours.
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Lakshminarayan_j
Jan 2, 2025
Exceptional Experience - Exceptional experience. The Acropolis and the museum are outstanding. Our guide Nick was very engaging with his explanations of the history of the site and of Greece. Would definitely recommend!
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Kaschutr
Jan 2, 2025
Excellent way to see the parthenon and museum - Our tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, surrounding ruins, and the museum was nothing short of spectacular! Our guide, Anastasia, truly elevated the experience with her incredible storytelling. She has an exceptional talent for bringing ancient history to life, weaving tales of Greek gods, myths, and historical events in a way that was both engaging and educational. The Acropolis and the Parthenon were awe-inspiring, and Anastasia's insights added depth to what we were seeing. She pointed out details we would have missed on our own and explained the historical and cultural significance behind each structure. The surrounding ruins, including the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, were equally fascinating, and she made sure we understood their roles in ancient Greek society. The museum visit was the perfect way to round off the tour. Anastasia guided us through the exhibits with the same enthusiasm and expertise, making the artifacts feel like pieces of a larger, vibrant story rather than mere relics. What stood out the most was her passion and ability to answer questions with ease, making everyone in the group feel included and engaged. If you're looking for a tour that combines breathtaking sights with an unforgettable narrative, this is the one to choose. Highly recommend both the tour and Anastasia as a guide—she made ancient Greece come alive for us!
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Jorge_m
Dec 31, 2024
Good choice! - If you have a limited amount of time in Athens, I recommend this tour. The guide was knowledgeable. I recommend it.
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S_d
Dec 30, 2024
Everything from the... - Everything from the beginning to the end. Witnessed the history I didn’t know and which is forgotten. The guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and had lots of patience.
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