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

Your tour begins at Makrigianni 23, Athens, 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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