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title: Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 24
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.54
reviews: 69
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 74 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-parthenon-walking-tour-with-optional-acropolis-museum/
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# Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

In our comparison: #74 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Step back in time on this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens' most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you through the sacred rock's ancient ruins, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Learn about the Acropolis’ historical and cultural significance while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Athens. 

For those seeking a deeper dive into Greek history, upgrade your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, including original sculptures and relics that bring ancient Athens to life. Whether you choose the walking tour or the full package with the museum, this experience offers an unforgettable journey through Greece’s glorious past.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Our office is located 3 min walk from…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 16 start times: between 07:45 and 17:30

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €24 per person for the Acropolis Only without Ticket option; other options up to €105
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 69 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Keytours - Greece
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: By option, see the table below
- Start times: 16 start times between 07:45 and 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.54 from 69 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 69.

- 5 stars: 52 (75%)
- 4 stars: 10 (14%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (3%)
- 1 star: 3 (4%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Only without Ticket | €24 / person | English | Language: guided tour in English Entrance fees are not included: Kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity day at the time slot of the tour's departure time. |
| Acropolis Only w/Entrance fees | €36 / person | English | Language: guided tour in English Entrances: Acropolis admission ticket included |
| Acropolis Only Tour in Spanish | €39 / person | Spanish | Language: guided tour in Spanish Entrance fees are not included: you will need to purchase the ticket for the Acropolis before the activity day at the time slot of the tour's departure time. |
| Acropolis &Museum with tickets | €68 / person | English | Language: guided tour in English With visit to Acropolis Museum: Entrance fees for both Acropolis site and Acropolis museum are included. |
| Acropolis & Museum in Spanish | €105 / person | Spanish | Language: guided tour in Spanish Entrance fees are included |

## What's included

- Audio devices for clear commentary
- Entrance ticket to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
- Early Acropolis access
- Professional and licensed guide
- Entrance ticket for Acropolis Museum (if option selected)
- Walking tour
- Small group tour of maximum 20 persons

## Not included

- Hotel pick up/drop off service
- Acropolis Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)
- Acropolis Museum Entry Ticket (unless option is selected)

## Itinerary

1. **Theatre of Dionysus** (10m) - 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.
2. **Acropolis** (1h 50m) - 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.
3. **Acropolis Museum** (1h 30m; admission included) - New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 16 start times between 07:45 and 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. Please call at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your meeting point details.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #74 of 82** | €24 | 4h | 4.54 (69) | shared |
| [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared |
| [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared |
| [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared |

Ranked #74 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €447, median €109; typical length 3h 55m. 38 of 82 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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