--- title: Beat the Heat Acropolis Mythology Tour - Small group lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 188 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 72 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/beat-the-heat-acropolis-mythology-tour-small-group/ --- # Beat the Heat Acropolis Mythology Tour - Small group In our comparison: #72 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview **Small group size: 15 people maximum** The afternoon or early morning hours are perfect to visit the greatest landmark in Athens. With thinner crowds and cooler temperatures, you'll visit the world-famous Acropolis in ideal conditions with this 2-hour small group guided tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your meeting point is under the Arch of… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 15 people: shared group - Starts 08:00, 14:45, 16:45: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Food or drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.73/5 from 188 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Alternative Athens - Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 14:45, 16:45 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.73 from 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 177 of 188. - 5 stars: 161 (86%) - 4 stars: 16 (9%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in English | €45 / person | English | - | | Tour In French | €45 / person | French | - | ## What's included - Fun map of ancient Athens - Small group for an optimal experience - 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking licensed guide ## Not included - Hotel transfer - Food or drinks - Acropolis Entry Ticket (we can prepurchase for you) ## Itinerary 1. **Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest** (15m) - The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time. 2. **The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike** (15m) - Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens. 3. **The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of At...** (15m) - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence. 4. **Propylaia** (15m) 5. **Parthenon** (1h) - The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 14:45, 16:45 - 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 Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS". ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know! - Small group tour - Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour - ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts - Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 82** | €45 | 2h | 4.73 (188) | shared, max 15 | | [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 #72 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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