Athens Acropolis Tours | Discover this UNESCO World Heritage site with a expert guide

• The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments represent the classical civilization bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world!
• On this guided walking tour, you'll get a sense of this historic city as your licensed English-speaking archeologist guide shares intriguing intel about each highlight.
• Walk past an astounding collection of sculptures that represent over 2,500 years' worth of history, and stand at the Parthenon, the most important temple of the Acropolis.
• Gasp at the world's first theatre, the Theater of Dionysus, the Healing Temple of Asclepius, the Temple of Athena Nike, the gateway to the Propylaeum, and more.
• Upgrade to a private guided tour and get a chance to visit Old Town, enjoy transfers, and a completely curated experience.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Acropolis Parthenon
• 2-hour small-group tour
• English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide (based on option selected)
• 3.5-hour private Acropolis guided tour (based on option selected)
• Luxury AC transfers (on private tour)
• Athens hotel pick-up/drop-off service (on private tour)

Attractions covered:

• Acropolis Parthenon
• Theater of Dionysus
• Herod Atticus Odeon
• Erechtheion
• Temple of Athena Nike
• Propylaea
• Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)
• Old Town (on private tour)

Exclusions

• Acropolis tickets (on private tour)

• Tip: Visit post 1pm for the best chance of minimal or no waiting time at the security check.
• Please Note: Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line but not the security lines.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Keep in mind, that large bags, and luggage, are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Infants must sit on laps. An adult must accompany children.
• Please opt for a baby pouch for convenience.
• Please note: On days when the entrance to the Acropolis is free, the entrance ticket cost is already deducted from the tour price. These free admission days include:
• March 6th (in honor of Melina Mercouri)
• April 18th (International Day for Monuments)
• May 18th (International Museum Day)
• The last weekend of September (European Heritage Days)
• October 28th
• The first Sunday of each month, from November 1st to March 31st annually

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Maximize your Athens experience and savings with this combo that includes entry to the ancient Acropolis, Parthenon, and the modern Acropolis Museum.
• Explore Athens' storied past with a multilingual audio guide in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel featuring iconic structures like the Propylaea and the Parthenon.
• Stroll across the halls of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion temples and visit the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large amphitheater built in AD 161.
• Avoid the lines at the Acropolis Museum and explore 4 galleries filled with Greek artifacts and sculptures such as the coffered ceiling of the Propylaea.
• Explore the museum's exhibit; the excavation site of an ancient neighborhood dating back to 3000 BC.

Inclusions

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Entry to Acropolis
• Entry to Parthenon
• Acropolis audio guide created by historians in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian

Acropolis Museum

• Skip-the-line entry to Acropolis Museum
• Entry to the underground excavation of an ancient neighborhood city

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Tip: Don't miss the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. The Porch of the Maidens with its six draped female figures as supporting columns is a sight to see.
• Infants aged 0-5 and EU citizens under 25 receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under 25 receive reduced-price entry from April to October with valid ID.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
• The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
• The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
• Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (May 3, 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (May 4, 2024) hours will be from 8am to 3pm.
• The Acropolis Museum offers free admission on March 6 (Melina Mercouri Day), March 25 (National Holiday), May 18 (International Day of Museums), and October 28 (National Holiday).
• From April to October, children under the age of 5 years and EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive free admission with valid ID directly from the ticket booth, while non-EU citizens under the age of 25 years will receive reduced-price entry with valid ID.

Acropolis Museum

• Tip: Make sure to view the historic Silver Cup presented to Marathon Winner Spyros Louis at the inaugural Modern Olympic Games in 1896.
• Keep in mind large baggage is not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven ground.
• The museum will stay open until midnight on the full-moon day of August and European Museum Day.
  Enter the Acropolis Museum anytime within operating hours with this ticket.
• All packages and backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor of the museum.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Unleash your inner explorer with this money-saving combo offering a 2-day hop-on hop-off tour and tickets to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon.
• Step into a history book, but with scenic views at the citadel of Acropolis, home to the iconic Parthenon, a former temple with your Acropolis tickets.
• Get front-row seats to the drama of ancient Greece with access to the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
• Access 4 different lines and 35 stops and explore famous spots like the Acropolis Museum, Piraeus, and more with your HOHO pass.
• For cruise passengers: The HOHO conveniently departs from the Port to all the top attractions in Athens.
• Can't wait to post about the scenic routes the bus takes you along? Then, make use of that free Wi-Fi onboard.

Inclusions

Athens hop-on hop-off tour

• 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Athens, Piraeus, Glyfada, and Vouliagmeni routes
• Audio guide in Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese & Russian
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Free map of the city
• Complimentary headsets for audio guide

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Access to Acropolis site and Parthenon
• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus

Please click here for the detailed route maps and boarding points and here for timetable.

Orange Line: Athens

• First Bus: 8.30am from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Last Bus: 7.30pm from Syntagma Square, Old Parliament
• Frequency: every 15mins
• Popular Stops: Acropolis Museum, Temple of the Olympian, Panathenaic Stadium

Blue Line: Piraeus

• First Bus: 9:30am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 5:30pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: every 1.15 hour
• Popular Stops: Planetarium, Piraeus

Yellow Line: Glyfada

• First Bus: 10am from Acropolis
• Last Bus: 6:30pm from Acropolis
• Frequency: every 2 hours
• Popular Stops: Kosmas Beach, Glyfada Beach

Green Line: Vouliagmeni

• First Bus: 10.38am from Divani Apollon
• Last Bus: 5:18pm from Divani Apollon
• Frequency: every 2-3 hours
• Popular Stops: Astir Beach, Kavouri Beach

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Athens hop-on hop-off tour

• Tip: If you wish to visit Acropolis during your HOHO tour, then use the Blue Line.
• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.

Acropolis & Parthenon

• Tip: The Acropolis complex attracts tourists from all around the globe and gets crowded during peak hours. It's recommended that you visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more tranquil visit.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
• Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Experience the grandeur of ancient Greek with this cost-effective combo including a self-guided tour of the Acropolis and a sunset tour of Cape Sounion.
• Marvel at the architectural splendour of the Acropolis, a citadel boasting the ruins of historical structures like the Parthenon and Erechtheion.
• Enhance your tour with a multilingual audio guide, adding insightful context as you wander through the ancient temples and amphitheatres of the Acropolis.
• Witness a breathtaking sunset at Cape Sounion, known for its majestic Temple of Poseidon, while delving into the tales of King Aegeus with your guide.
• Enjoy a comfortable journey through the scenic Athens Riviera in a premium AC bus, complete with round-trip transfers and an audio guide.

Inclusions

Acropolis & Parthenon Entry Tickets

• Access to Acropolis & Parthenon
• Access to Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• Access to Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
• Athens City & Plaka audio guide in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• Sunset tour
• Roundtrip transfers
• English-speaking driver
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Russian on the bus

Acropolis & Athens City

• Tip: Look for the carving of a ship on the side of the Parthenon. This was a tribute to the maritime power of Athens.
• Have your passport, ID, and student ID ready for a seamless experience.
• This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers with the availability of additional routes and facilities.
• The audio tours are not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation.
• The app and audio guides require around 200-250 MB of space on your device.
• Due to Greek Orthodox Good Friday observances, archaeological sites will have adjusted opening hours. Specifically, on Good Friday (3rd May 2024), sites will be open from noon until 6:00 pm. Orthodox Holy Saturday (4th May 2024) hours will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• The Acropolis Museum offers free admission on March 6 (Melina Mercouri Day), March 25 (National Holiday), May 18 (International Day of Museums), and October 28 (National Holiday).

Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion

• Tip: Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy a meal with a view of Cape Sounion.
• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Dip into the rich history of Athens as you explore historical monuments of international importance along with an expert English-speaking guide.
• Beat the winding queues with the early access and avoid-the-line tickets option and take Instagram-worthy pictures of the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion, amongst others.
• Witness other significant sights such as the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens and the picturesque district of Plaka for its architecture.
• Discover the Bathhouse of the Winds - the only surviving public bath from the 16th century
• Wrap up your tour with leisure time at a flea market, where you can delight in local cuisine, textiles, souvenirs, and more.

Inclusions

• Old Town & Plaka Neighborhood guided walking tour
• Entry to Acropolis
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Whisper audio device

• Tip: Try a new Greek snack at the Monastiraki Market. From fresh olives, nuts, and traditional koulouri (sesame bread ring) – you'll find a variety of flavors at the street vendor stalls.
• The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments.
• Baby strollers, large bags, luggage and pets are not allowed.
• Your tour guide will use personal protective equipment (face masks/shields and optional gloves) and their temperature/wellness will be monitored daily.
• Whisper audio devices will be given to all travelers to keep social distance guidelines sanitized thoroughly by our staff and inside the charging cases with UVC lights.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy a perfect overview of ancient and modern Greece with this full-day, guided tour from the Acropolis to Omonia Square.
• Learn all about the world-famous archeological sites you visit with the help of your expert, English-speaking guide.
• Enjoy photo-stop opportunities at the world’s first Olympic Games stadium, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, and much more..
• Walk past Herodion and Dionysos Theater and get priority access to the Acropolis Museum.
• Wonder at remarkable marble statues and other ancient artifacts at the Acropolis Museum - deemed to be one of the world’s best!
• Relax and take in the remarkable sights of suburbian Athens on your scenic drive to Cape Sounion.

Inclusions

• Entrance fees for the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
• English-speaking guide for Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & Temple of Poseidon
• Hotel pick up/drop off service
• Transfers by luxury AC bus
• Lunch
• Headsets
• Wi-Fi on the bus
• All taxes

Exclusions

• Beverages

• Please Note: Your ticket allows you to avoid the 'ticket' line and not security lines.
• Please note that a passport or ID card is required.
• This tour is wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible with appropriate wheelchair routes and elevator facility to reach Acropolis's top.
• Please note: The updated meeting point address will be emailed if the hotel is not within the pickup zone.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.