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

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£30.00

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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

Maria
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Onze griekse gids Johanna, ook historicus vertelde uitgebreid over de griekse cultuur. Op een fijne manier. Betrok de hele groep erbij. Skip the line ...
Fam. den Braber
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Skip the line ticket is echt niet nodig eind april, je betaalt er extra voor maar er was geen wachtrij. De gids was een aardige kerel die in zijn best ...
Jörgen Lindqvist
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Superbra guide! Vi är väldigt nöjda med vår upplevelse.
Melanie
From Germany - April 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Unser Guide hat alles sehr gut erklärt, sich viel Zeit gelassen, alles sehr anschaulich anhand von mitgebrachten Bildern erläutert.
Opplevelse
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Anbefaler alle og gjøre dette, uten guide ville opplevelsen og historien blitt borte. Guide er viktig for og få full opplevelse av dette flotte stedet
Monika u Günther
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Die Organisation der Führung war sehr gut, Gerät zum besseren Hören hat sehr gut funktioniert. Aber das Highlight war die Führerin selbst! ANNI war ...

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