Afternoon Acropolis Museum and Acropolis Tour
You will meet your guide at the Fresko Yogurt Bar and walk a short distance to the Acropolis Museum, where you will see the different marble masterpieces on display. Then, you will make your way up to the Acropolis, with a skip-the-line privilege, and learn the significance of its historical monuments while you admire the amazing panoramic views of the city. Your 3.5 hour tour ends in the Acropolis.
- Admire the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum.
- Visit the world-famous Acropolis in the afternoon.
- See the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Dionysus Theatre and Sanctuary.
AVAILABILITY
May to October
DURATION
3.5 hours
START LOCATION
Fresko Yogurt Bar
END LOCATION
Acropolis
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Related places and things to do
Detailed Description
Your Athens Walking Tours guide will be waiting for you holding the orange coloured Athens Walking Tours sign at the Fresko Yogurt Bar. From there you will make a short walk to the Acropolis Museum.
The Acropolis Museum, designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum will captivate you from the beginning. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artefacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout.
Then, you will enter on the south slope of the Acropolis and visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments where you will have a panoramic view of the city.
During your 3.5 hour tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.
Note: The tour ends on the Acropolis at approximately:
7:30 PM from May 1 to May 31 & August 1 to August 31.
8:00 PM from June 1 to July 31.
6:30 PM from September 1 to October 15.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Adults (P/P) | 49.00 (EUR) |
| Student (w/ID) | 45.00 (EUR) |
| Children (12 to 17 years old) | 45.00 (EUR) |
| Children (6 to 11 years old) | 24.00 (EUR) |
Tour Itinerary
4:00 PM
May & Aug Departure
4:30 PM
June & July 31 Departure
3:00 PM
Sep 1 to Oct Departure
Included
- Local licensed guide.
- Skip-the-line service, immediate access to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
- Athens Guide magazine.
- Athens map.
Not Included
- Entrance fees.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost).
Recommended
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of the tour.
- Please make sure you have enough cash (euros) with you to purchase the tickets. Entrance tickets are not included in the tour fee and the ticket costs will be owed to the tour guide before the tour begins to save you time by buying entrance tickets in advance, so you can skip the lines. This service is provided at no extra cost.
Cancellation Policy
The Special Terms and Conditions of AWT provide for the possibility of changing or cancelling an agreed product or service. In case of a need for a refund, please note that Athens Walking Tours do all refunds 4 weeks after the cancellation date.
3% commission is kept for credit card refunds if you cancel the tour.
If the tour is cancelled by us, no commission is kept.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does the Acropolis Museum admission fees cost?
€ 5.00 EUR for the adults
€ 3.00 EUR for children 5 - 18 years old and students from countries outside the EU (with current student ID)
Free for children up to 5 years old
Free for children up to 18 years old from countries within the EU and students from EU countries (with current student ID)
Important Notice: Admission fees are not included in our tours' prices. We purchase the tickets for you in advance, so you don’t have to wait in line. This complimentary service gives you immediate access to the sights listed on the tour. We ask that you please make sure you have enough cash (Euros) with you to purchase (commission free) the tickets on the spot.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information, but admission fees might change without any prior notification. We assume no responsibility for changes or errors. Please call the Acropolis Museum to confirm at +30 210 9000900. -
Is there an elevator to the Acropolis? Who is entitled to use it?
Yes, there is an elevator at the Acropolis but only wheelchair or other kinetic equipment users or doctor’s certificate holders (certifying that there is a disability) are entitled to use it.
