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
Mitseon 2
Mitseon
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitsaion 2, 11742
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rolf
Mar 24, 2025
Very much recommend this tour - This is a “must have” tour, especially if this is your first time in Athens (as it was for me). The guide was knowledgeable, humorous and spoke clearly. He was very polite and tactful when answering some weird questions.
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Margaret_b
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing tour! Our guide... - Amazing tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and super sweet. She is an archaeologist and explained all of the history. Loved every minute!
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678laurenl
Mar 22, 2025
Perfection! - My husband and I had Simon as our tour guide and we both greatly enjoyed the experience. Simon was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and organized; we couldn’t have asked for a better experience at both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Highly recommend doing both so you can see all pieces of the puzzle, so to speak.
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Simon
Mar 21, 2025
Fantastic tour in a cold and windy day. - Fantastic guide and was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. It’s was money worth spent and I learned so much more than just walking around reading the information.
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402kathrinf
Mar 18, 2025
Excellent guide and tour of the Acropolis - The views were amazing! Our guide Alexis was excellent. Her English was wonderful. She brought the history to life with stories and her knowledge of Greece. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Alexis.
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Rk
Mar 16, 2025
Excellent - Natasha was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. She made it interesting and fun. I would recommend this tour to learn about greek mythology
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Juliebr2295tg
Mar 15, 2025
Definitely book this tour - What a fantastic tour. I went with my daughter and our tour guide was Alexia. Highly knowledgeable in her field she was able to keep our attention with a wonderful approach of fact and humour. We are so glad we booked this, it really was the highlight of our short break
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E20edlindseyh
Mar 14, 2025
Fantastic tour of Acropolis - Sota was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, communicated well and took the tour at a good pace. Would highly recommend this tour and bonus if you get Sota!
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Sarah_s
Mar 14, 2025
Highly recommend - We learned so much on this tour, and really enjoyed it. Our guide Lydia explained everything clearly and showed us illustrations to help us visualize the sites as they were originally. We could hear her very clearly through the headsets the company provided, even while we walked around. The Acropolis and museum were fairly crowded. She did a great job of taking care of everyone on the tour including an older lady who walked more slowly. She kept our group of 22 together while still giving us some time to walk around. Very professional and caring. Be aware that the tour which includes the Acropolis and the museum takes about 5 hours total. It is tiring, but very worthwhile. We did this tour on our first morning in Athens, which was a good choice for us.
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Arturo_m
Mar 13, 2025
It was an incredible tour... - It was an incredible tour during my trip abroad, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of my journey! From start to finish, the experience was seamless and unforgettable. Our guide was a local gem—passionate, knowledgeable, and full of stories that brought the culture and history of the place to life in a way I’ll never forget. The pace was just right, blending exploration with moments to relax and take it all in. I loved how they incorporated little touches of the local flavor—whether it was a quick taste of regional food or a peek into traditions I’d only read about before. The group was a perfect size, too—friendly and engaged, but never overwhelming. I came away with a deeper appreciation for the country and memories I’ll cherish for years. If you’re traveling abroad and want a tour that’s equal parts fun and enriching, this is the one to pick. Absolutely 5 stars!
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