Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 15 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour worth booking?
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour is a 4-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $126 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (15)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $126 per person
Enjoy the World famous Acropolis and Acropolis museum at night with your licensed tour guide. The lit statues and classical antiquities are a lifetime experience. Admire the lit Acropolis from the Museum balcony and the light of the excavations full under the museum's glass floors. Finish your experience with an optional dinner at the Acropolis Museum rooftop restaurant (own expense), and enjoy live jazz music while you gaze at the beautiful view of the Acropolis. The opportunity of admiring the World-class collections of Acropolis monuments and the glass room of the Parthenon at night is a premium experience for few! Make yourself, your friends, and your family a night experience in the center of the ancient city of Athens!
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the World famous Acropolis and Acropolis museum at night with your licensed tour guide. The lit statues and classical antiquities are a lifetime experience. Admire the lit Acropolis from the Museum balcony and the light of the excavations full under the museum's glass floors. Finish your experience with an optional dinner at the Acropolis Museum rooftop restaurant (own expense), and enjoy live jazz music while you gaze at the beautiful view of the Acropolis. The opportunity of admiring the World-class collections of Acropolis monuments and the glass room of the Parthenon at night is a premium experience for few! Make yourself, your friends, and your family a night experience in the center of the ancient city of Athens!
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis museum,Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
Not included
- Dinner - At the end of the tour you can enjoy a dinner at Acropolis museum restaurant (optional).
What you'll see and do
Acropolis Museum
Enjoy Acropolis museum at night
120 minutes here · Admission included
Acropolis
Admire the lit Acropolis monuments from the top of Acropolis Hill
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Athens
Meeting point
Athens
The meeting point is inside the Ground Floor Tours & Activities Office.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends inside the Acropolis Museum
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Fri
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Athens Walks Tour Company
Know before you go
- 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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. A 5-minute walk from Acropolis metro station to the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. Five minutes walk from Acropolis metro station to the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The Acropolis is just perfect!!
What a fantastic tour. Our Guide Marizoe was just starting out in her career but she knew and shared so much knowledge about the Acropolis. There is much more to see than the Pantheon! Over four hours she brought to life the site and surrounding area and some key information at the Museum. The individual headsets were very much needed and appreciated. We did the morning tour and so glad we did as it was very hot and extremely busy. Wear good trainers or shoes as the marble floor is slippy.
via Tripadvisor
John is a fantastic tour guide
We had a great tour with John at the acropolis and museum! He was very thorough and knowledgeable and he took great photos for all of the tour guests. Thank you John for your time and knowledge. You made our Athens trip great with this tour! Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
10/10 Tour
For the fee, this was absolutely worth the price. All in all did about 4 hours worth of touring and my guide was phenomenal all way through. He was an immense resource of personal knowledge speaking about how he ran the Marathon from Marathon Proper to his experience as a teacher. Overall I cannot rate the time we had highly enough.
via Tripadvisor
Look no further and ask for Dorina
I go on a walking tour in every city or archeological/cultural site I visit and our guide Dorina with Athens Walks was by far and away the best ever. Her knowledge and delivery were pitch perfect and she really looked after everyone in our group. One of our group wears hearing aids and Dorina checked in on her throughout and ensured she was always able to hear. The content was fascinating and I would not hesitate to do another tour with lovely Dorina. We did the Acropolis and Acropolis museum. If you're really into archeology and greek myth do both, if not just do the Acropolis.
via Tripadvisor
Absolutely dreadful customer service!
First of all, the people at the Athens walls office are incredibly rude! Incredibly unhelpful and not at all sympathetic! After booking the expensive walking tour, we were issued one ticket each to the museum and the acropolis. After going through security with the museum ticket, one of them had been misplaced. I understand that it was our fault having lost the ticket but Athens walks made NO effort to make our tour complete and enjoyable! It soured my entire day and I wouldn’t recommend ANYONE book with this dreadful company! Find another company to book with!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Athens Walks Tour Company, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.3 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour cost?
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Prices start at $126 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 15 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis, Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour?
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Included: Entrance tickets of Acropolis museum,Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum. Not included: Dinner - At the end of the tour you can enjoy a dinner at Acropolis museum restaurant (opt. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Infant seats available; and Stroller accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Acropolis and Acropolis Museum afternoon tour?
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Across 15 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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