Early Access to the Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour

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Starting Time
08:00
Duration
2 hours
Starting point
Athens
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation

• Enjoy quick access to the world-famous Acropolis of Athens

• Explore the majestic Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with Caryatids

• Discover the history and myths of ancient Athens from a professional guide

• Admire incredible views of the city as you look out over it

 

It goes without saying that no one can leave Athens if he hasn't visited "the sacred rock", Acropolis. What better chance to do it than the early access visit, far from the crowds with this small-group mythology tour. The Acropolis was home to temples and sanctuaries throughout recorded history and is a symbol of the city of Athens. Its religious importance was paramount to the ancient Greeks, and the buildings on the summit still capture the essence of their classical architecture.

Delve into the great history and the impressive mythology of ancient Greece on this small-group walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the ancient ruins of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Admire incredible views of the Parthenon, a paradigm of architectural and artistic perfection, and learn about its history and importance for the ancient Athenians. Explore the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of dramatic and comic art, as well as the social and political heart of Athens in ancient times. Marvel at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and get a sense of ancient artistic interests. Get close to important sights, such as the Propylaea gateway, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike. Pause to take photos of these glamorous ruins and learn their great history from your expert guide. Once at the summit of the Acropolis hill, take in the sweeping panoramas of the capital of Greece. Learn about the excavations and get an insight into the citadel's ruins.

Acropolis is this historic place in Athens you cannot miss – so join us to explore its many different sites in the best way and become a history buff if you aren't already.

Entrance fees: Admission tickets are not included in the price paid online. You are requested to purchase the tickets before the date of the activity, to ensure that you will be able to enter the Acropolis with your group. The timeslot selected for the Acropolis visit depends on the tour option you have selected. 

  • Professional and licensed guide
  • Early and Skip-the-line access at the Acropolis
  • Walking tour
  • Whispers
  • Hotel pick up/drop off service 
  • Acropolis entrance fee
  • Gratuities (optional)

Entrance fees: Admission tickets are not included in the price paid online. You are requested to purchase the tickets before the date of the activity, to ensure that you will be able to enter the Acropolis with your group. The timeslot selected for the Acropolis visit depends on the tour option you have selected:

for the 08:15 am tour please select the 08:00-09:00 am timeslot

for the 08:45  or 09:00 am tour please select the 09:00-10:00 am timeslot

for the 10:30 am tour please select the 11:00-12:00 am timeslot

Meeting point: The meeting point is our office at 26 Athanasiou Diakou str. 11743, 15 minutes before departure time (departure time is determined by the timeslot you have selected)

Cancel up to 24 hours prior the date of the experience for a full refund.

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186 Reviews

Julie Liu

June 21st, 2023
We had an issue with our tour and the stuff members were beyond helpful, they immediately found a solution and gave us information on how to proceed. Thank you...

DK JAN

June 8th, 2023
Our guide was very knowleadgable and we enjoyed the tour, she provided a lot of insightful information regarding the history and importance of the...

Antoine ad

June 5th, 2023
Truly a remarkable tour, we enjoyed our time with our guide.

Monish

April 25th, 2023
The tour guide was great, learnt so much and spent the right amount of time at the different spots of the tour.

Monish

April 25th, 2023
The tour guide was great, learnt so much and spent the right amount of time at the different spots of the tour.

The walking tour to Acropolis and Parthenon takes about 2 hours.  

Yes, you will have approximately 30 minutes free time to explore Acropolis at your own, admire the view and take photographs.

You can only take water inside the archaeological site, other types of drinks or food are not permitted.

Please note that you will need to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, so make sure that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes. The walk up usually takes 15 minutes.

There is an elevator available for wheelchairs and people with diminished abilities. Ηowever, the group enters from a different entrance than the one where the elevator is located.

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