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Acropolis of Athens guided tour with skip-the-line tickets

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£31.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: Flexible

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Acropolis of Athens and admire one of the most glorious panoramas in the world
Discover the beauty of the Parthenon
Find out more details about the ancient Greek world
All taxes, surcharges and fees are included to avoid last-minute surprises
Tell the guide what you want and let them focus the tour on your interests
Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
Avoid the ticket line and walk right in to spend more time with the art

What to expect

Travel back to Ancient Greece on an 1 hour and 45 minutes guided tour of Athens Acropolis. Choose between a classic guided tour or a guided tour with a skip-the-line ticket.

Ascend to the Parthenon, the summit of the city, and enjoy panoramic views of the remains of the classical world and the modern-day city of Athens. Prepare yourself to admire one of the most amazing panoramas of the world.

This walking tour will also offer you the opportunity to explore the Acropolis monuments in the afternoon.

What's included

Licensed tour guide
Skip-the-line ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected at the time of purchase)

Where

Porinou 5, Athens, Greece

Meeting point:

Please meet at the Tour operator's office, 3 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station at Porinou 5.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, this activity is unsuitable for anyone who has difficulty walking

Know in advance:

Guests under 25 are recommended to show a valid ID or a copy of their passport

Remember to bring:

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Provider

Athens Walks Tour Company

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

GW
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was one of our main points to visit in Athens and we were not disappointed. Our guide was so lovely and knowledgable and it definitely added to t ...
Lee Robinson
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

We had a great day although it was very hot, make sure you take lots of water with you. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great tour with wi ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Although we were exhausted from our flight in and some of the information was overwhelming the tour guide Eleni was fantastic. She was so annimated an ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

It was a great experience, and we want send a very big congratulations to Mrs Georgina our guide. She was really excellent, nice and friendly .
Sharon
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide was amazing - full of interesting information and really engaging communication
Danikela
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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