Athens Highlights Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

This experience offers one of the most complete and accessible ways to explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum. A licensed, multilingual guide leads every tour with engaging stories and clear explanations, making it ideal for first-time visitors. Travelers can choose between a small-group tour for great value or upgrade to a fully private tour for a more flexible, personalized experience. With optional ticket-included packages and smooth, well-organized logistics, this tour delivers a stress-free and enriching way to discover Athens’ most iconic UNESCO sites.

What's Included

Small-group experience for a more personal visit
Professional, licensed tour guide
Guided walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum
Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged upon request)
Transportation to/from the meeting point (can be arranged upon request)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Dionysos Zonar's

Your tour begins in front of Dionysos Zonar's, Rovertou Galli 43, Athina 117 42, Greece just a few steps from the Acropolis entrance. Your licensed guide will be waiting for you holding a blue sign with the Greek Travel Advisors logo, making them easy to spot when you arrive.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Acropolis Of Athens

    Meet your licensed guide, get a brief introduction, and begin your ascent along the Sacred Way toward the top of the Acropolis.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Propylaea

    Enter through the monumental marble gateway and learn how it served as the ceremonial entrance to the sacred hill.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Temple of Athena Nike

    Discover this elegant temple dedicated to Athena Nike and understand its significance to ancient Athenian victories.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Parthenon

    Explore the most iconic monument of classical Greece as your guide explains its architecture, symbolism, and global legacy.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Erechtheion

    Admire the sacred temple of Athena and Poseidon, featuring the famous Caryatid statues, while hearing the myths connected to it.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Theatre of Dionysus

    See the birthplace of ancient drama and learn how theater began in classical Athens.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Herod Atticus Odeon

    Visit the impressive Roman amphitheater still used today for major concerts and cultural events.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Acropolis Museum

    Continue to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum with your guide. Explore masterpieces such as the original Caryatids, the Parthenon Gallery, and artifacts that reveal daily life, rituals, and craftsmanship in ancient Athens. Enjoy a clear, engaging interpretation of the museum’s highlights for a complete understanding of the Acropolis.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infant seats available upon request
Supplied by Greek Travel Advisors

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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