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title: National Archaeological Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 149
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 71
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [de, en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 12 of 21 (Museum Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/national-archaeological-museum-private-tour-with-licensed-expert-guide/
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# National Archaeological Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide

In our comparison: #12 of 21 in Museum Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

In the company of your Licensed Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, delve into 5000 years of one of the world's great civilizations as many of its cornerstones and highlights are brought to life before your eyes.

Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon each with stories to tell.

This is a hugely informative & fascinating tour to include in any itinerary.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The Museum is in easy walk of the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 7 start times: between 08:00 and 15:30
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €149 per person for the Tour Excluding Admission option; other options up to €199
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: WARMPENGUIN
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian
- Tickets: By option, see the table below
- Start times: 08:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.83 from 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 68 of 71.

- 5 stars: 63 (89%)
- 4 stars: 5 (7%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Excluding Admission | €149 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian, German | ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: If choosing this option we expect you turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate time slot. |
| Tour Including Admission | €199 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian, German | ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDED: Your guide will have your timed admission tickets ready for you. You pay nothing more. |

## What's included

- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of the National Archaeological Museum with a Licensed Official Expert
- FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
- Whisper Communication System for groups of 6 or more
- Admission tickets (unless selecting the option 'without admission')
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists

## Itinerary

1. **National Archaeological Museum** (10m) - MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the museum's main entrance & she will have a sign with your name written.
2. **National Archaeological Museum** (2h) - TOURING THE MUSEUM. Established in 1829 & in a newly renovated Neoclassic building, this is the pre-eminent Archaeological Museum in Greece which houses the pick of Greece’s Archaeological treasures uncovered over the past centuries. Consequently, you will be treated to many...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
- 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

The Museum is in easy walk of the 'Victoria' Metro station. We meet guests at the museum main entrance, under the 4 large columns immediately at the main door.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MEETING POINT: Our guide will see you at the main entrance to the Museum at your chosen time. She will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written
- WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €298 | €149 |
| 4 | €308 | €77 |
| 6 | €342 | €57 |

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 Museum Tours start at €24 per person.

## Compared with other Museum Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 21** | €149 | 2h | 4.83 (71) | private |
| [Athens: Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Tour with Optional Museum](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-parthenon-guided-tour-with-optional-museum/?format=md) | €34 | 2h | 4.94 (495) | shared |
| [Acropolis and Acropolis Museum PRIVATE Tour with Licensed Expert](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-and-acropolis-museum-private-tour-with-licensed-expert/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.91 (564) | private |
| [Ancient Athens tour: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum](/greece/athens/tours/ancient-athens-tour-acropolis-parthenon-and-acropolis-museum/?format=md) | €60 | 4h | 4.89 (289) | shared |

Ranked #12 of 21 in Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €410, median €109; typical length 4h. 7 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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