Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Acropolis citadel
- Marvel at Parthenon temple's architecture
- Learn about Greek history from expert guide
- Enjoy panoramic views of Athens city
- Optional visit to Acropolis Museum
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Acropolis and Parthenon
- Optional visit to Acropolis Museum
- Skip-the-line access to archaeological sites
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Meeting point
Start Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26, Athens, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly for the day of the tour.
- Optional museum visit may require additional time; plan your schedule accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for some uphill walking and stairs at the Acropolis.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
- Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
Traveler reviews
We had a great experience...
We had a great experience on this tour with Petros as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour engaging. He took lovely photos of us in front of the Parthenon as well which we appreciated. Due to some factors outside his control, we did have to rush through the museum but we still had a great time.
Fabulous Tour Guidre
The tour guide was fantastic and the Acropolis is a must-see in Athens. Having the history explained made the experience even better.
Very complete and well...
Very complete and well explained. The tour guide was fantastic. I recommend choosing the museum as well.
Exceptional visit thanks to the guide.
Our guide Dimitris demonstrated an out-of-the-ordinary knowledge and gave us an insight into the places visited with a fantastic perspective and made it easy for us to understand everything perfectly. And our time at the museum with him was even better than at the Acropolis. An 11 out of 10, plus his command of Spanish being Greek, left us all stunned. 100% recommended
Perfect combination of knowledge, atmosphere and organisation
We booked the Acropolis tour including a visit to the museum – and it was just beautiful. Originally we had thought about exploring the Acropolis on our own, but in retrospect we are incredibly happy to have decided to take the guided tour. Our guide Anna was an absolute stroke of luck: charming, humorous and a seemingly inexhaustible source of knowledge. Her enthusiasm for archaeology and the history of this place could be felt in every word she said – and was almost brighter than her bright pink hair 😊. You don't really have to say anything about the Acropolis and the Parthenon itself: One stands reverently before this mighty structure and feels the importance of the cradle of our civilization. Being able to be there was a real privilege. The entire organization of the tour was spotless from start to finish. We had an incredible time and took a lot away not only professionally but also emotionally. A very special thanks to Anna for this unforgettable experience!