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

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

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£31.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 2 hours

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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
Unlock the secrets of the Acropolis with an engaging local guide
Learn the history of the classical world with an archaeologist guide

What to expect

Travel back to Ancient Greece on a 1-hour and 45-minute guided tour of the 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 45 minutes of spectacular 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 in the world.

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

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What's included

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

What's not included

Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Porinou 5, Athens, Greece

Meeting point:

Please meet at the tour operator's office. It's a 3-minute 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

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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

4.6/5

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Based on 40 reviews

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4.6/5

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4.6/5

Value for money

4.5/5

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4.6/5

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5 stars (29)

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4 stars (9)

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Carona
Travelled as a couple
26 March 2026
4.6
Netherlands
Anna is een topgids! Ze heeft veel kennis maar heeft ook een eigenschap dat mensen naar haar willen luisteren. Goed geregeld, goed op tijd. Goed te verstaan door de goede oortjes. Kortom dank!
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TUI Musement Traveler
4 February 2026
4
Germany
Die Beschreibung des Treffpunktes war prima - sogar ein kleines Café ist nebenan, die kurze Wartezeit konnte hervorragend mit einem Espresso überbrückt werden. Die Vortragende war lebhaft, aber super informiert und sie konnte alle Informationen eindrücklich vermitteln
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Nicky
Travelled with family
1 November 2025
5
United Kingdom
Our Guide Micheal was very knowledgeable and entertaining, the whole tour ran smoothly and we all enjoyed the experience
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Robin Bamford
Travelled with family
3 September 2025
4.2
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the tour but helps knowing a little about the time periods & different rulers. Lot to take in but overall a great few hours out
S
Sam
Travelled with family
11 August 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was very busy even at 9am so I’m very glad we had skip the line tickets- it was definitely worthwhile. Overall a great trip that I’d recommend.
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GW
Travelled with family
20 July 2025
5
United Kingdom
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 the site visit! Such an incredible and awe inspiring place, would absolutely recommend taking the tour.

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