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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: 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

Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2025

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

An excellent tour of the acropolis site. Worth doing to skip the queue.
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Yanni was excellent. Very good tour.
Robin Bamford
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

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
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - August 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide was clear, informative and professional
Sam
From United States of America - August 2025

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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 ...

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