
Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 3,342 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum worth booking?
Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum is a 4-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $39 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 3,342 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (3,342)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.
What you get
About this experience
Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced licensed tour guide on a 4-hour walking tour of this UNESCO Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. Walk over the glass floor of the state-of-the-art Museum and watch under the remains of Ancient Athens. Head up with your tour guide to the glass Parthenon room and finish the tour with the superb and classic perfect collection while admiring the views of the Acropolis. This is a skip-the-line tour. We will make sure you will not have to wait in long lines. The walking tour is made with an experienced licensed tour guide. The meeting point is in our offices by the Acropolis (2 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station). We provide free WiFi at the meeting point. You can also safely leave your luggage or bags and pick them up after the tour.
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets
- Small groups of less than 20 people per guide
- Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis
- Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5)
- Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Athens
The capital Of Greece
Pass by without stopping
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia.
15 minutes here
Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
15 minutes here
Temple of Athena Nike
The how it is called temple of Victory
10 minutes here
Entrance to the Acropolis. Amazing monuments designed 2500 years ago
15 minutes here
Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Parthenon
Temple of Goddess Athena
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Erectheion
monument of Acropolis
10 minutes here
Acropolis
Acropolis of Athens
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Acropolis Museum
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Athens
Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum if you book the option with the museum. If you book the option only Acropolis ends up to the Acropolis monuments.
Options you can book
Acropolis WITHOUT entrances
Admission Ticket Not Included: The entry ticket to the Acropolis is not included in the price. You can book them on line at https://etickets.tap.gr/ Duration: 2 hours Guided walking tour
Acropolis &Museum WITH tickets
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum: Admission tickets are included in the price. Duration: 4 hours Guided walking tour: You will enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of the Acropolis followed by a 2-hour tour of the Acropolis museum
Acropolis WITH entrance ticket
Acropolis Tour: this guided walking tour of the Acropolis includes the admission ticket in the price. Duration: 2 hours
Acropolis&Museum WITHOUT tickt
Admission tickets not included: IMPORTANT You should buy your tickets to Acropolis on line at etickets.tap.gr and for Museum etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr/ Guided walking tour Duration: 4 hours
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
- Every day
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People under 18 years old they should bring their passports or IDs of them to ensure reduce price entrance ticket to Acropolis.
- EU citizens under 25 years old have free entrance. Others under 25 years old have a 50% discount (Acropolis tickets). IDs or Passports are required for the guests under 25 years old to ensure Birth date at the Entrance Gates.
- If you have not choose the option "with" entrance tickets - Entrance fees must be purchased online in advance through the official website. Acropolis 30 euros per adult from April 2025 , 10 euros per adult from November to March. Acropolis museum 20 euros per adult from April 2025
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sun cream
- Participants under 25 should have with them their passports or photo copies of them
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3,324 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
3,324 verified traveler reviews for Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Michael was great!
A fantastic experience! Michael was super knowledgable and made the history relatable and fun! Good pace for everyone involved! Make sure you bring some water. Really made our day 10 out of 10!
via Viator
There is a lot of uphill...
There is a lot of uphill walking on this tour. Make sure to bring water to stay hydrated. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about acropolis. Im definitely glad we did this tour!
via Viator
Great way to visit the Acropolis
Fab tour. Really knowledgable and informative guide. Cheerful too! Well paced and interesting. Would definitely recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Best Acropolis Tour Around
The hike up to the Acropolis was made possible for this 70 year old woman with bone-on-bone knees by 5 months of physical therapy. I am so glad I did it. This is a fantastic tour. We had a wonderful guide with encyclopedia knowledge. She was so patient with every hiker. Made sure we were all doing ok and could hear her. She even took photos of each of us at the best Acropolis viewpoint. Museum is amazing too. Recommend doing it.
via Viator
Must do tour!
The Acropolis was incredible! Viktor was an amazing guide who was VERY knowledgeable. I’m sure without him the experience would have been overwhelming and we wouldn’t have learned as much. Highly recommend!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $110
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,170
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
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.
See everything Athens Walks Tour Company runsWhy this scores 93
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum cost?
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Prices start at $39 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 3,342 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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Around 1,170 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum 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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What is included in Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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Included: Entrance tickets if you book the options with entrance tickets; Small groups of less than 20 people per guide; Professional meeting point (check in area) with WIFI available close to Acropolis; Whisper tour guide system for better listening of your guide (for groups larger than 5); and Professional licensed tour guide - Skip the line. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Gratuities; Entrance fees; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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Porinou street 5 inside Athens Walks office Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum 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 monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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Across 3,342 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Acropolis WITHOUT entrances, Acropolis &Museum WITH tickets, Acropolis WITH entrance ticket, Acropolis&Museum WITHOUT tickt. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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