--- title: The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 67 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 452 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 69 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/the-acropolis-athens-walking-city-tour-and-acropolis-museum/ --- # The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum In our comparison: #69 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.  Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our staff, - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €67 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 452 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athens Walking Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: By option, see the table below - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.79 from 452 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 429 of 452. - 5 stars: 394 (87%) - 4 stars: 35 (8%) - 3 stars: 13 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | WITH ticket | €67 / person | English | - | | WITHOUT admission tickets | €67 / person | English | With this option you have to buy the admission tickets on your own from the official sites. | ## What's included - Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option booked) - Athens map - Athens guide magazine - English speaking professional guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities - Entrance fees are not included; (can be booked as a separate option) ## Itinerary 1. **Change of Guards** (20m) - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece 2. **National Garden** (pass by, no stop) - Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece 3. **Zappeion** (pass by, no stop) - , Athens, Attica 4. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece 5. **Acropolis Museum** (1h 15m) - Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - 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. - 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 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. - If you selected WITH Ticket everything is included - When entrance to the Acropolis is free, the cost of the entrance fee is already deducted from the tour price ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #69 of 82** | €67 | 5h 30m | 4.79 (452) | 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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/acropolis-tours/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/the-acropolis-athens-walking-city-tour-and-acropolis-museum/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md