About this experience
Discover the iconic Acropolis Museum in cool comfort at noon on a guided tour with optional tickets. Delve into the storied history of the Acropolis, avoiding peak temperatures and the crowds,
Highlights
- Stay cool and comfortable as you explore the iconic Acropolis and Museum
- Avoid peak crowds and temperatures and choose to pre-book your tickets
- Discover the iconic monuments of the Acropolis Hill with your tour guide
- Start later to beat the morning crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience
- Conclude your tour at the Parthenon and gaze at its breathtaking structure
What's included
- Tour guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line service
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Athens guidebook with recommendations to use for your visit
- Athens map
- Pre-booked entry tickets (if option selected)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Meet your guide and be led to the Acropolis Museum, a modern structure strategically placed to provide visitors with a direct view of the iconic archeological site and one of the main cultural landmarks of Athens.
Follow your guide through the collections and galleries encompassing different epochs of ancient Greek history, including the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, enriched by a dive into Greek mythology. Highlights feature the Parthenon Marbles, architectural remnants, statues, pottery, and other significant archaeological treasures.
Admire the sunset as you exit the Museum and, after a short refreshment break, make your way to the Acropolis. Enter through the south slope and let your knowledgeable guide unveil the rich history and mythology that envelop the monuments along your route, including the Dionysus Theater, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, the Temple of Athena Nike, and, of course, the Parthenon.
Among others, hear about the origins of theater, the power play between two gods over the protection of the city of Athens, as well as the ancient hospitals and their curiously procured remedies.
Things to note
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Hat
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
If you selected the option with tickets, everything is included.
If not, you need to purchase admission tickets from official sites. Select the correct date, time, and category (e.g., student).
The tour starts at the Acropolis Museum. Book here: https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr
The Acropolis is accessed 90 minutes (1.5 hrs) after the tour starts. Book here: https://hhticket.gr
Select the correct EU/NON-EU citizenship when booking. Mistakes can lead to extra charges or tour loss. Bring your passport for verification.
Buy your tickets BEFORE booking the tour. The tour fee is non-refundable. Not having a valid ticket means you can't join.
On free Acropolis entry days, the ticket cost is already deducted from the tour price.
Be on time! Strict Acropolis entry times mean no waiting for latecomers, and no refunds.
Security checks: Expect airport-style security, with possible waits of 30+ minutes during peak season.
Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
Tours run rain or shine