2-Hour Essential Highlights Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon

Free CancellationSkip the Line

Skip the line and get to know Greece’s most important ruins, including the Temple of Athena Nike

5.00

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2h


Max 16 Guests


people inside acropolis
guide and group walking near the acropolis
the parthenon from a distance
view of the acropolis in the day

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Want to experience the Acropolis without spending all day on it? This short but powerful tour hits all the highlights—your expert guide will lead you through ancient paths, into the Parthenon, around the Temple of Athena Nike, and through the Theater of Dionysus, all in just a couple of hours. Skip-the-line tickets are included, and your archaeologist guide will keep you captivated with stories and insider facts you’d miss if you were on your own.

After meeting your friendly guide at a convenient location near the Acropolis, it's time for you and your group of no more than 16 people to make your way up Athens' most famous hill. Along the way, you'll listen to your guide begin to craft the story of ancient Greece as you step where legends once walked. Wandering among the columns of the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike just might bring chills as you consider how important and historic these monuments are.

Acropolis Tour Descrip...

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Passionate English-speaking guide

Skip the line Acropolis tickets

Parthenon

Temple of Athena Nike

Theater of Dionysus

Group size of 16

Meet your guide near the Acropoli metro station

Exact location can be found on your voucher

Enter the Acropolis

Your journey begins at the entrance of the Acropolis where you will pass through the Propylaea, the imposing gateway that’s stood since the 5th century B.C.

The Parthenon

The Parthenon is the temple you see sitting on the Acropolis and you'll get to wander through it with your guide.

Temple of Athena Nike

This temple was a symbol of victory in war and peace, and it nearly didn’t survive on more than one occasion.

Theater of Dionysus

You'll follow your guide to the ancient Dionysus Theater, one of the world's oldest theaters

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You'll meet your guide and group at the Athens Walks office, just a short walk from the Acropolis. Your tour will end inside the Acroplis.

This is a 2-hour walking tour, so make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and bring some water, sunscreen in summer months, and a camera.

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Allison Russell

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January 20, 2025

Wonderful Tour!!!

Dale Busic

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August 28, 2024

A great experience made perfect by our amazing tour guide.

Liesl Funnell

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August 15, 2024

If you're looking for the best tour guide in Athens, look no further than Harry!

Ron Shuman

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August 08, 2024

If you're looking for the best tour guide in Athens, look no further than Harry! From start to finish, his infectious energy and deep expertise in the Acropolis and Parthenon made the tour a truly unforgettable experience. Harry has an incredible knack for breaking down complex historical events into fascinating stories that lay the perfect foundation for exploring these iconic sites. His passion for ancient Greek history is evident in every word, and he kept us engaged and entertained throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend Harry and would give him the highest rating possible—this tour was a highlight of my trip!

Michael Chidester

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July 11, 2024

MELISSA LEDONNE

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July 07, 2024

Great experience

Amy Beaver

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June 17, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and very nice. Two hours was the perfect amount of time. I would highly recommend this tour.

Kim Caldwell

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June 16, 2024

Rachel Califano

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June 15, 2024

Jodie Eckenrod

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June 15, 2024

Cheryl Pendola

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June 11, 2024

Nicholas Jain

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June 07, 2024

Great guide!

Jessica Finnegan

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May 29, 2024

We had a great time on the tour. It was well organized and Stelios was very fun and knowledgeable.

Stunning Acropolis!

Charlene Varty

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May 28, 2024

Excellent tour of just the right length. Our guide was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about the history she was telling us about. My only suggestion is that guides should carry extra headsets. Mine gave out about halfway through and I was unable to hear some of the information through the crowds and wind.

Lisa Ray

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May 25, 2024

Out guide Angela was the best. Lots of information and the stops along the way made the climb much easier

Fantastic tour of the Acropolis!

Susan Sherman

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May 14, 2024

What a fantastic tour of the Acropolis! I took a tour with another company last time I was in Athens & this tour was far superior. Our guide, Anna, was so well informed and fun. I only wish we had booked the longer tour. Two hours is just not enough time. Thank you Tour Guy!

diane marie Ostrosky

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April 29, 2024

chris haze

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April 12, 2024

Heather McFee

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November 13, 2023

History made fun!

Stacy Perez

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November 12, 2023

Our guide Ermis was amazing. He is so incredibly knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He made our tour so much fun. We also appreciated that during the climb to the top of the Acropolis, he would have us stop every so often and find a nice spot in the shade to share some information about the area and thing we were seeing. Our group is from Florida and it's very flat there so the frequent stops made the climb very manageable for us. Sure, you can go up to the top of the Acropolis on your own, but why not do it with a guide who can share insights on the things you're seeing? I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens and the Acropolis.

Christopher Ruud

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October 21, 2023

Great tour of the Acropolis

Mary Veale

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October 18, 2023

Demos was our excellent guide of the Acropolis & Pantheon on a lovely day in mid Oct. He was engaging , welcoming of all in the group and provided a great overview of the site. It was well paced and covered the history & architectural information in an accessible way. An extra bonus was his sharing of some current local knowledge helpful for travellers. Another nice touch was his lovely sense of humour & his offer to take photos of those wanting selfies! Thank you very much

Great Tour!

Courtney Barnett

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October 16, 2023

Our tour guide was awesome. She had some great stories and lots of information. She repeated a few of the key points, which was helpful if you missed it the first time... and emphasized things for those who didn't. The trek up the hill was easy due to her well-timed stops. I learned a ton on this tour, well worth it.

Amazing!!

Keith Venn

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September 15, 2023

We loved the tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable. We came away with amazing pictures, memories, and way more knowledge about Greek history. Thank you.

Hannah Hartshorn

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September 09, 2023