Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

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(2,672 reviews)
Athens, Greece

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

This tour connects the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum into one complete story. Rather than seeing monuments and artifacts separately, you first explore the Acropolis with an expert guide, then continue to the museum to understand how its sculptures, reliefs, and architectural elements once belonged to the temples above.

With a small group and a licensed local guide, the experience is paced, informative, and easy to follow, helping first-time visitors grasp the historical, artistic, and human context behind the sites. Pre-reserved tickets ensure smooth entry, while the museum visit—including the Parthenon Gallery and Archaic Gallery—adds depth and clarity that a standalone visit can’t provide.

What's Included

Small-group tour for a more personalised experience
Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis
Expert local guide
Headsets to hear the guide better
Pre-reserved tickets for the Acropolis Museum
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Makrigianni 7

We meet outside the Acropolis Metro Station. If arriving by metro, take the Makrygianni /Dionysiou Arepaghitou exit. Please go up to the street level and find the sign for “Akropoli.” Your guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your names.

End point
Acropolis Museum

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Walks In Europe - Athens (Pass by)

    Meet your small group at the Acropolis metro station and get acquainted with your licensed Greek guide, who will outline the day’s itinerary before you begin your walk through the Acropolis.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Acropolis

    Escape the crowds and explore the Acropolis on a carefully paced small-group walking tour led by an expert local guide. As you walk through this legendary site, you’ll be immersed in the history, mythology, and ideas that shaped ancient Greece and continue to influence the world today. With pre-reserved tickets, you’ll skip the long queues and begin your visit smoothly. Rising above Athens, the Acropolis is the city’s most iconic monument—a symbol of artistic brilliance, civic pride, and architectural achievement. Your guided walk includes the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the legendary Parthenon, each revealing a different layer of ancient Athenian life and belief.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Parthenon

    Step into the heart of ancient Athens with a guided visit to the Parthenon, the crowning monument of the Acropolis. Dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess, this extraordinary temple embodies the ideals, ambition, and artistic brilliance of Athens at its golden age. As you explore the site, your expert guide reveals how the Parthenon was designed, built, and used, and why it came to symbolize democracy, power, and cultural achievement. Through stories, architectural details, and historical context, the monument comes alive as far more than a ruin—it becomes a window into the world that shaped Western civilization.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Propylaea (Pass by)

    Pass through the Propylaea, the monumental gateway that once marked the ceremonial entrance to the Acropolis. Designed to impress and prepare visitors for the sacred spaces beyond, this grand structure set the tone for religious festivals and processions in ancient Athens. As you explore its marble columns and architectural details, your expert guide explains the Propylaea’s role in Athenian ritual life and how its design reflected the city’s power, order, and artistic ambition.

    Admission ticket free
  • Erectheion (Pass by)

    Get an excellent understanding of this magnificent part of the Acropolis from your expert local guide. Visualize the Acropolis of the fifth century BC, still one of the most accurate reflections of the splendor, power, and wealth of that era. Enjoy Athens as it was at its highest peak, during the golden age of Perikles.

    Admission ticket free
  • Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Pass by)

    Here you can enjoy the views over the city and all the way to the Aegean Sea. Follow your guide on a different route towards the south exit so that you also see the Altar of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of theater and drama.

    Admission ticket free
  • Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)

    Discover the temples on the north side of the Acropolis that most visitors miss out on. Take a break after you walk through the temples that primarily housed the earlier Athenian cults and those of the Olympian gods.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Acropolis Museum

    Continue to the Acropolis Museum for the second part of your experience. Designed to complement the visit to the Acropolis itself, the museum offers a deeper understanding of the monuments you’ve just explored. Walk across its striking glass floors and look down onto the archaeological excavations beneath the building as your guide introduces highlights of ancient Greek art and daily life. Inside, see original sculptures and architectural elements from the Acropolis temples and learn how they once fitted into their historical and cultural context. In the Parthenon Gallery, your guide will explain the story of the famous Elgin Marbles and their significance. The guided visit concludes in the Archaic Gallery, home to remarkable statues that predate the Acropolis monuments. Afterward, you’re welcome to remain in the museum at your own pace or step outside to enjoy views over the modern city.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • During High Season pre-reserved tickets can be very popular at certain time slots which can lead to people waiting in the "pre-reserved ticket holders" queue
  • No wheelchairs, walkers, nor elevator access available during the tour. Please consider mobility limitations before booking
  • Strollers of any kind are not allowed. Kids under 6 are not permitted on this tour.
  • Arrive at the designated meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Our tours depart sharp on time as we have specific entry times reserved for the Acropolis.
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