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title: "Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 410
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 37 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-in-one-day-acropolis-acropolis-museum-city-tour/
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# Best of Athens in One Day: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & City Tour

In our comparison: #37 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Pack a lot of punch in your visit to Athens and explore 2.500 years of culture and history in only 7 hours! Experience the best of what Athens has to offer in an impressive, see-it-all tour around the historical city that will give you insight into its past and present. Follow your expert local guide around the most significant archaeological sites, such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and pass by the city highlights while chatting and getting familiar with Greek culture!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Entrance of Acropolis Metro Station,
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Your lunch

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €410 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Greeking.me
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.91 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32.

- 5 stars: 29 (91%)
- 4 stars: 3 (9%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- All taxes and VAT
- A 7-hour private tour of Athens with an excellent licensed tour guide
- Private guided tour to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum & the city highlights

## Not included

- Your lunch
- Entrance fee tickets (we can pre-purchase skip the line tickets for you)
- Private transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - Begin your full-day adventures with the obvious choice: the Acropolis Hill. Let your guide show you the way up the sacred rock, as they explain the history behind the Acropolis' impressive monuments, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike, the Propylaea and the...
2. **Acropolis Museum** (1h 30m) - Following your visit to the Acropolis Hill, you will walk the short distance to the modern Acropolis Museum. The impressive museum's halls host exhibits and artifacts nearly 3.000 years old, leaving its visitors in awe. With your licensed guide by your side, you will learn...
3. **Plaka** (1h) - After the Acropolis museum, you'll stroll around the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka in order to admire its emblematic neoclassical buildings and monuments such as the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates! The old-time charm and relaxed vibe of the region will surely make Plaka...
4. **Roman Agora** (pass by, no stop) - After Plaka, you will have the opportunity to admire Roman Agora from the outside, built between 19 and 11 B.C. with a donation of Julius Caesar and Augustus.
5. **Monastiraki** (pass by, no stop) - Descend the streets of Athens and reach the electrifying Monastiraki Square, popular for its historic monuments and diverse flea market. Watch the 18th and 19th century Athens unfold before your eyes and admire the Tzistarakis mosque, Hadrian's library, and the Pantanassa...
6. **Syntagma** (pass by, no stop) - Your walk will continue onto Syntagma square, where you can gaze at the Greek parliament and the famous fountain that decorates its center. If you're lucky, you may also catch the changing of the presidential guards, which are called 'Evzones' and are dressed in the...
7. **National Garden** (pass by, no stop) - Escaping the concrete jungle, next, you will walk to the National Garden of Greece, right next to the Greek Parliament, where you will have the chance to breathe in the scent of the hundreds of plant species.
8. **Panathenaic Stadium** (pass by, no stop) - Walk towards the Panathenaic Stadium, where the 1st modern Olympic Games took place!
9. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (pass by, no stop) - Your tour will come to an end once you turn your eyes towards the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital, dedicated to the father of gods!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

Entrance of Acropolis Metro Station, on Makrygianni Street

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this is a walking tour

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €820 | €410 |
| 4 | €960 | €240 |
| 6 | €960 | €160 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Acropolis Tours start at €24 per person.

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #37 of 82** | €410 | 7h | 4.91 (32) | 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 #37 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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