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title: "Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 109
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 67 of 82 (Acropolis Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/shore-excursion-acropolis-athens-city-tour-and-the-new-acropolis-museum/
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# Shore Excursion: Acropolis, Athens City tour and The New Acropolis Museum

In our comparison: #67 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Ideal Combination Tour! See the city center including two top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 08:45: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €109 per person for the Tour WITHOUT admission tickets option; other options up to €132
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athens Walking Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.65 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 28 of 31.

- 5 stars: 25 (81%)
- 4 stars: 3 (10%)
- 3 stars: 2 (6%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (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 WITHOUT admission tickets | €109 / person | English | With this option, it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. Pickup included |
| Tour WITH admission tickets | €132 / person | English | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Acropolis guided tour with a local licensed guide in a small group
- Round trip transfer from the Port of Piraeus and back
- Athens Guide magazine and Athens map
- Skip-the-ticket line service (for WITH ticket option)

## Not included

- Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)
- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Change of Guards** (20m) - Change of the Guards in front of the Greek Parliament
2. **National Garden** (pass by, no stop) - Walkthrough the National Gardens of Athens, enjoy the serenity in the heart of the city and the story behind them
3. **Zappeion** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by Zappeion Megaron
4. **Temple of Olympian Zeus** (20m) - Temple of Zeus
5. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - and all its monuments
6. **Acropolis Museum** (1h 15m) - Visit one of the top five Museums in the world

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:45
- 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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS: baby strollers are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and that there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller
- Strict Acropolis entry times mean we can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given.
- All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes.
- Cutoff times sync with Athens local time.
- Tours run rain or shine.
- If you selected the “WITH Ticket” option, everything is included.
- If you selected the "WITHOUT Ticket" option, follow the instructions on your voucher to purchase the tickets
- Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Remember, the tour fee is non-refundable if you fail to meet this requirement.

## Compared with other Acropolis Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #67 of 82** | €109 | 5h 30m | 4.65 (31) | 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 #67 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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