--- title: Athens and Acropolis Parthenon Half Day Tour with Tickets lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 47 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-and-acropolis-parthenon-half-day-tour-with-tickets/ --- # Athens and Acropolis Parthenon Half Day Tour with Tickets In our comparison: #47 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the highlights of Athens, along with the city’s best kept secrets, on a private 5-hour tour. The half-day adventure is perfect for travelers who like the flexibility to customize their sightseeing experience without worrying about the details.Visit the Temple of Zeus, Parthenon, Acropolis and much more in private transportation. Along the way, your guide provides immersive commentary and insider tips for the rest of your Athens vacation. Get the personalized experience of a private tour. Travel comfortably in all-inclusive transportation. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests. See the top sights of Athens in just five hours. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 23 start times: between 07:00 and 18:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person for the Acropolis without tickets option; other options up to €250 - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Greece Athens Transfers & Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 23 start times between 07:00 and 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.86 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 42. - 5 stars: 38 (90%) - 4 stars: 3 (7%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 without tickets | €190 / person | English | Pickup included | | Acropolis entrance tickets | €225 / person | English | Pickup included | | Acropolis Museum 5h Tour | €250 / person | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off - Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants) - Phone charger - Bottled water - WiFi on board - Air-conditioned vehicle - Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge) - Entrance tickets Acropolis site (20€ p.p.) if you book the option with entrance tickets - Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.] ## Not included - The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum. - Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability with extra cost. ## Itinerary 1. **Acropolis** (30m; admission included) - Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness... 2. **Propylaea** (5m) - The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars. 3. **Parthenon** (30m; admission included) - , the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the werstern civilization.An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister... 4. **Erectheion** (15m) - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. 5. **Temple of Athena Nike** (15m) - The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the... 6. **Herod Atticus Odeon** (15m) - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950 7. **Theatre of Dionysus** (15m) - The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC,... 8. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (pass by, no stop) - After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods,by way of Hadrian's Arch.Between the Acropolis and the Ilisos River are the remains of the Olympian Zeus Temple (now known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus),... 9. **Panathenaic Stadium** (15m) - Continuing with the stunning Panathenaic Stadium, the house of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble in which the Olympic ideals are still reflected today. 10. **Mount Lycabettus** (20m) - After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro behind us, we will drive up to Lycabettus hill where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the combination of ancient and modern Athens from above.Then moving into the historical center of the city we will... 11. **Syntagma** (pass by, no stop) - Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal... 12. **Hellenic Parliament** (5m) - The Hellenic Parliament is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.View of the national... 13. **Monument to the Unknown Soldier** (10m) - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by... 14. **Academy of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of... 15. **National and Kapodistrian University of Athens** (pass by, no stop) - The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one... 16. **National Library Of Greece** (pass by, no stop) - The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. 17. **National History Museum (Old Parliament)** (pass by, no stop) - The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum. 18. **Acropolis Museum** (1h) - Optional visit for 1 hour by selecting Acropolis Museum 5H" option of this tour. The total duration of the tour by selecting this option is about 5 hours. After exploring the Acropolis, visit the Acropolis Museum nearby. Discover a vast collection of artifacts and sculptures... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 23 start times between 07:00 and 18:00 - 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 Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Confirmation will be received at time of booking ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 82** | €190 | 4h–5h | 4.86 (42) | private | | [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 #47 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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