Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum guided tour
- 2 - 4 hours
- Small group, with a private option
- English, Italian +1
- Confirmed with the option booked
- 4.8(13,742 reviews)
The Acropolis explained on site, and the museum below it
A licensed guide leads the climb past the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus to the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon, with history, myth and the restoration work explained as you go.
On the longer option the group continues to the Acropolis Museum, with separate-entrance access, for the surviving Parthenon sculptures, five original Caryatids and excavations seen through glass floors.
Best for
- A first, properly explained Acropolis visit
- Seeing the museum together with the hill
- Small-group or private guiding
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to the Acropolis (and the Museum on the longer option)
- Licensed guide at the Propylaea, Erechtheion and Parthenon
- Glass-floored excavations and original Caryatids
- Private and small-group options
Itinerary
Acropolis Hill
First 90 minutesThe Theatre of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion and Parthenon.
Acropolis Museum
Following 90 minutes (if selected)The Parthenon frieze, original Caryatids and excavations beneath glass floors and walkways.
What's included
- Licensed guide
- Private or shared tour, depending on the option selected
- Acropolis entry ticket (on ticketed options)
- Acropolis Museum entry ticket (on options that include the Museum)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Important information
- Arrive 20 minutes before the tour departs.
- Not recommended for children under 6, wheelchair users or guests with mobility or heart conditions.
- Comfortable shoes are strongly advised; the site involves uneven, slippery marble.
- Cancellation terms are shown on GetYourGuide before you book.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
Confirmed with the option booked, central Athens
Not included — meet directly at the Acropolis.
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
