Athens bus tour with Acropolis Museum
Attractions & guided tours

Athens bus tour with Acropolis Museum

4.5/5
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Based on 15 reviews
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$88.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • See the most important attractions of Athens by bus
  • Visit the Acropolis and its museum
What to expect

Perfect for a first visit to Athens, or very simply for a better feeling of the city for a morning half-day tour, this guided overview of the Greek capital will take you through the most famous sites of ancient (and modern) Athens. This tour will last 4 hours and 45 minutes and at a moderate walking pace (in the city) and a comfortable air-conditioned bus to drive you to the farther sites like the Acropolis, you will have a comprehensive morning of the city and the treasure hold of history that is the Acropolis Museum.

From the bus you will see: Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus - Athens Trilogy (the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library) - National Garden - Hadrian’s Arc - St. Paul’s Church - Parliament - Tomb of the Unknown soldier - Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum) - Catholic Cathedral - Old Parliament - Constitution Square - Russian Orthodox Church

On foot: Panathinaiko Stadium - Herodian and Dionysos Theatre - Acropolis (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens) - Acropolis Museum

THE TOUR

Your half-day tour of the city of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum starts with a stop at the very first Olympic Stadium, built with white marble in 1896, at the Panathinaiko Stadium. The city-tour will continue with the Athens Trilogy, passed on the bus, including the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library. You will later pass the city’s most important historical sites on your way to the Acropolis where you’ll see from up close monuments like the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and more as you wind your way through the city streets and monuments in your tour bus, on your way to the Acropolis.

Once there, you’ll enjoy a short walk, passing by Herodian and Dionysos Theatre on your way to the New Acropolis Museum where you’ll find fascinating statues, objects from ancient Greece, votive artifacts and reconstructions of the Parthenon frieze and other parts of the temple and the ancient city of Athens.

With the help of your local guide, you’ll be able to appreciate, understand and learn so much more about the city and the historical artifacts found in the museum than you would on your own. Your tour will end at the Acropolis Museum and if you wish, you will be dropped off at your hotel or back at the Tour Operator Terminal.

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What's included
  • check Licenced tour guide
  • check Museum and Acropolis entrance fees
  • check Free hotel pick up and drop off
  • check Transport by luxury air-conditioned bus
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
  • x_not_included Optional gratuities
Where
Meeting point:
Please indicate the name of your hotel.
What to remember
  • For Acropolis hill, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended
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Provider
Key Tours S.A
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

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 15 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From Spain - February 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The experience was amazing. Costa, our tour guide, was so entertaining and well informed. I can honestly say it was one of the most interesting, infor ...

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    je conseille sans hésiter

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    accueil tres correct, organisation tres satisfaisante merci

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Professionalità e serietà, sono rimasto molto soddisfatto. Lo userò ancora

  • Anonymous

    - January 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The booking took only a few minutes. It was easy to complete

  • Anonymous

    - December 2017

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Pas de faux pas, confirmation reçue rapidement, entrée fluide, sans attente aux caisses.

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