Beat the crowds and discover the famous Acropolis in this small-group tour. Explore the wonders of the ancient world with pre-reserved tickets and immerse yourself in Greek history with a local guide.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, German
Private group available

Highlights

Head in faster into the Acropolis with skip-the-line tickets
Delve into Greek architecture, mythology and history set in an efficient tour
Relax during the tour with an expert local guide without getting overwhelmed
Discover the most important treasures of the ancient Greek civilization
Enjoy the privileges of a small group tour with a maximum of 12 people

Full description

Join your small group to enjoy skip-the-line access to the famous Acropolis. Enjoy a more personalized and interactive experience led by an expert local guide. Begin exploring the Acropolis immediately avoiding the long queues. Journey through history with your local guide, from the ancient Hellenistic and Roman periods, through the Byzantine and Ottoman era into the modern-day.

Learn about the most celebrated myths of ancient Athens, its most significant religious festivals, earliest cults, and how several specific events in the city’s history are all connected to this sacred precinct. Enjoy stunning views over Athens from a commanding point of this ancient citadel and see how the city has developed through nearly 3,000 years. Choose to stay on the hill to explore further at your own pace, or let your guide show you a different route towards the south exit that will present you with views of the Altar of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus.

Includes

Small-group tour or private tour (depending on option booked)
Pre-reserved skip-the-line tickets for the Acropolis
Expert local guides
2-hour guided tour

Transport to the meeting spot

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

At the Acropolis Metro Station, Athens 117 42, Greece

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Water

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

A moderate amount of walking is involved

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 127 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.9/5

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The tour was absolutely worthwhile. To receive a genuine experience of the Acropolis, you need the help of a tour guide to tell you in insider stories - the drama, the tragedies, the hidden messages…oh my! Alice was an absolute treasure that made you feel warm and welcome to the city of Athens. She was very witty and had a favor with Zeus, making sure it didn’t rain that day.

September 24, 2021

Our guide Eva Pavlou was a fantastic guide as part of this tour. I told her that I had a big interest in theatre, so she customized the tour to focus more on our areas of interest (since the Acropolis is so large). She also was fantastic at making sure we had great pictures to document our tour and visit. She knew all the best places for us to stand for the best shots and was happy to take the pics of my husband and me. We learned a great deal from Eva!

September 22, 2021

We joined a tour of the acropolis with our three children (ages 10 - 13) as we thought we would get more out of it - and that was definitely true. Our guide gave us a really clear and comprehensive explanation of the history of Athens and the building of the acropolis complex which the children really enjoyed and which helped us make sense of what we saw during our Athens trip.

November 2, 2020

Athens: Acropolis Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Athens: Acropolis Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

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