Attractions & guided tours

Early access to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum walking tour

from

£43.00

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 hours

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Fast track

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the Acropolis, the citadel that has stood over Athens since the 5th century B.C.
See the world-famous Parthenon temple and Propylaem the impressive marble gate
Visit the Acropolis Museum, one of the world's ten best museums
Admire the most important exhibits of the Acropolis Museum you just can't miss -hand-picked among the 4,000 items on display
Get important insights into the lives of ancient Greeks and how they link to the present

What to expect

Explore the history and architecture of ancient Athens in all its glory through an amazing walking tour of the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum.

Get ready to admire the masterpieces of the Golden Age and the amazing Parthenon! Complete your experience with a historical tour of the impressive Acropolis Museum to discover unique exhibitions and original artifacts from the Acropolis that date back to more than 2.500 years ago.

A fascinating journey into the myths and secrets of antiquity is about to begin.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Skip-the-line ticket
Small group experience
Walking tour

What's not included

Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens, Greece

Meeting point:

KeyTours Office

What to remember

Accessibility:

Infant (0-3) enters for free

Know in advance:

Please note that if you select the option without the entrance fees, you have to pay to the tour guide before the start of the tour. The cost is 30€ per person
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes

Remember to bring:

Please bring with you a valid ID or a copy of your passport
Please remember to bring a hat, sun cream and a bottle of water

Provider

Key Tours Greece

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 1% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Tim
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Guide explain everything detail of the trip with passion and enthusiasm. One of the best guides of our many travels (Julie)
Shona Davies
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide Kostas was amazing. He was passionate about Greek history and held the groups attention. It was interactive when possible. Nothing was rushe ...

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