Skip the ticket lines to the Acropolis and see the most famous monuments of Athens. Discover the birthplace of Western civilization and hear fascinating myths of ancient Greece from a licensed guide. Choose between a shared or private tour.
A GetYourGuide Original
The ultimate tour experience
- Unforgettable local guides
- Personalized experience
- Hidden highlights
- Priority access
- Full refund if you didn't enjoy the tour
Love where you're going, guaranteed
With a GetYourGuide Originals tour, you can enjoy complimentary rescheduling if you’re late or plans change, and a full refund if you’re not completely satisfied after taking your tour.
With a GetYourGuide Originals tour, you can enjoy complimentary rescheduling if you’re late or plans change, and a full refund if you’re not completely satisfied after taking your tour.
Unforgettable local guides
Led only by 5-star guides and local aficionados, you can expect intriguing insights, fun facts, and stories from the people who call your destination home.
Led only by 5-star guides and local aficionados, you can expect intriguing insights, fun facts, and stories from the people who call your destination home.
Personalized experience
A maximum of 20 people on your tour, which means you'll enjoy a more interactive, personalized experience.
A maximum of 20 people on your tour, which means you'll enjoy a more interactive, personalized experience.
Top sights (and hidden ones, too)
On an Originals tour, you'll discover lesser-known treasures that other visitors often miss, bringing you a deeper understanding of your destination.
On an Originals tour, you'll discover lesser-known treasures that other visitors often miss, bringing you a deeper understanding of your destination.
Priority access — more time to explore
Long line? We'll show you how to skip it. Packed out sights? Follow us to the secret quiet spots. On Originals tours, you can explore in ways that others can't.
Long line? We'll show you how to skip it. Packed out sights? Follow us to the secret quiet spots. On Originals tours, you can explore in ways that others can't.
About this tour
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Greek, German
- Private or small groups available
Select participants and date
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Prepare for the activity
• Address: Apostolou Pavlou 11, Athens 118 51 (400 meters from Thissio metro station). Meet your guide in front of Fresko Yogurt Bar Thissio. • Look for a guide wearing GetYourGuide attire and holding a red GetYourGuide flag • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of tour • Please note, there are 2 FRESKO Yogurt Bar locations in Athens. Please make sure you are at the Thissio FRESKO Yogurt Bar in order not to miss your tour. • For children aged 0-5 years or young people aged 6-24 years, you need go to the ticket booth and show your ID to receive a special entry ticket
Open in Google Maps ⟶What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Drinks
- Sunscreen
- Water
Not allowed
- Sandals or flip flops
- Pets
- Baby strollers
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- The tour requires walking uphill and on uneven surfaces
- The tour is done at an easy pace and provides a few short stops in the shade
- After the tour ends you can stay on the Acropolis Hill to continue exploring on your own
- Please note that while this is a skip-the-ticket line entry ticket, there may still be a wait of up to 20 minutes to enter the Acropolis in high season