Athens City Tour, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour with Optional Skip-the-ticket line

What makes this tour unique

This is a comprehensive tour that combines the most important monuments of Athens, the Acropolis Museum, as well as a city tour. You will get to skip the lines and enter the sites without wasting time on huge lines.  

Highlights

• A short-guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station of the Archaeological displays
• The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
• Visit The National Gardens/ The Zappeion Hall/ The Hadrian's Arch/ The Theater of Dionysus
• A visit inside the Acropolis with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the Nike Temple
• See the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum 
• Small group tour ONLY
• Experienced, local, licensed guides
• Cover all main attractions
• Feel the pulse of the city

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Local licensed guide
• Skip-the-Ticket Line service if you book WITH ticket option
• Small group tour
• Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees (can be booked as an option, only for adults, at extra cost)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Food and beverages 
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

The Ideal Combination Tour!

See the city center including top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous monuments in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own.

Athens City Tour

The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station for a brief look at the ancient artifacts displayed at the metro’s museum. You’ll also see the Greek Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards.

Next, your guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you’ll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway called Dionysiou Areopagitou.

The Acropolis

Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

NOTE: After the first part of the tour, which ends on the Acropolis, you may take more photos before meeting your guide for the Acropolis Museum Tour. During this time, you may get a snack or a drink before the guided tour starts at the Acropolis Museum.

Top Museum of the World: Acropolis Museum

Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. Panoramic views top the experience.

The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

Skip-the-Ticket Line Access
Please be aware 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. 

However, here's where our service truly shines: Even amidst a queue, our experienced guides will always stay by your side. They will use this time as an opportunity to kickstart your tour, offering in-depth explanations about the history and significance of the site you're about to explore. This way, not a moment is wasted, and you're assured of the full, rich experience we promise.

Meeting point

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines. 

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Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the given tour departure time.

Admission tickets

A new time zone system for entry to the Acropolis has been introduced. This innovative approach aims not only to minimize waiting times but also to prevent overcrowding, ensuring a more sustainable and enjoyable experience for all visitors.

Booking a tour with us guarantees your entry on that specific date and time. Advance booking is highly recommended due to limited availability.

WITH Ticket option

If you have selected the “Book WITH Ticket” option, everything is included, and you will collect the admission tickets from our staff during check-in for the tour at the meeting point. We will be prepurchasing the tickets for you for the specific timezone. 

WITHOUT Ticket option

If you've selected the “Book WITHOUT Ticket” it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.).

Tour Schedule Alignment: The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr)

Our tour accesses the Acropolis Museum at approximately 2pm (14:00).  (Book your Museum ticket independently here → https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr)

It's crucial to ensure both your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule.

Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time. 

Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.

Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience.

However, if you choose to obtain your ticket independently for any reason, which we do not recommend, please notify us in writing at info@athenswalkingtours.gr at least 24 hours before the tour's scheduled start time. Failure to notify us in advance will require us to buy the tickets for you, and you will have to pay for the entrance ticket through us also at the meeting point. Please be cautious when acquiring your ticket, as selecting an incorrect date, time, or guest type may result in a non-refundable tour fee. Additionally, please be aware that we cannot issue a valid admission ticket at the meeting point under these circumstances.

Additional info 

• Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts.
• It's essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.

Ticket Prices

From April 1 to October 31

• 35 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the monuments that will be visited during the tour

From November 1 to March 31 

• 30 € for adults 25 years of age and over, covering all the monuments that will be visited during the tour

To see the cost of the reduced tickets, please see here. Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice. 

Discounts and Offers

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:

12% off when you book WITH ticket option

If you book a tour option WITH TICKET included you are entitled to an 12% discount. The discount is included when you proceed with the booking (discount applies to Adults, Non-EU Youth, and Senior SUMMER prices). 

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups 

• 5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
• Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with second tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discount and special rates

F.A.Q.

Common questions our guests have for the Acropolis can be found on this F.A.Q section