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The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

4.8 · 452 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Athens Operated by Athens Walking Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
By option, see the table below
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
WITH ticketThe page price€67
WITHOUT admission ticketsWith this option you have to buy the admission tickets on your own from the official sites.€67

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked)
  • Athens map
  • Athens guide magazine
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees are not included; (can be booked as a separate option)

Reviews

4.8
452 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 429 of 452

Star breakdown of all 452 ratings

5 stars
394 · 87%
4 stars
35 · 8%
3 stars
13 · 3%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
6 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you inside the Syntagma Metro Station, at the big hall underneath the hanging clock, next to the ticket validating machines. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to given tour departure time.
Departure
09:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Athens Walking Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you selected WITHOUT Ticket option it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site—a simple but important task to ensure your spot on the tour. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category (for example, adults, students, etc.). Tour Schedule Alignment: The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr) It's crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule. Pre-Purchase Tickets: To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time. Non-Refundable Tour Fee: 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. Please follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tour experience. Additional info Please note that presenting a valid ID or passport for verification at the sites is mandatory to be eligible for any applicable discounts. It is essential to double-check and ensure the accuracy of your personal information during the booking process. Any disparities between your reservation and the actual details could lead to non-refundable tour and ticket conditions.

Children

  • IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BABY STROLLERS. Please have in mind that 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.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Acropolis Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #69 of 82€675h 30m4.79 (452)shared
Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike€592h5.0 (564)shared
Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis€352h 30m4.96 (3655)shared
Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets€694h 30m4.97 (738)shared

Ranked #69 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. Compare all 82 Acropolis Tours

From €67 per adult · WITH ticket