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Athens Express Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
Skip the line and get to know Greece’s most important ruins, including the Temple of Athena Nike
from$79.56
What's included
Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to the Acropolis
Guided tour of the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike
Access to Theater of Dionysus and Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Guide tips
Entry to Acropolis Museum
Itinerary
Your tour begins near the Acropoli metro station
Meet your archaeologist guide at Porinou 5, just outside the gates. Then, head through the Propylaea, a massive stone gateway that's stood here since 435 B.C., as your guide begins to bring ancient Athens to life.
The Parthenon
Standing among these towering columns, you'll hear how this building served as a treasury, temple, mosque, and even an ammunition storage. Your guide explains why the proportions look so perfect and shares stories of Athena, the goddess who inspired it all.
Temple of Athena Nike
Perched on the cliff edge, this compact marble temple celebrates military victories won over 2,400 years ago. You'll spot intricate carvings showing winged goddesses and learn how this temple was dismantled and rebuilt—twice.
Theater of Dionysus
Take a seat in the stone benches where 17,000 ancient Greeks watched the first performances of classic plays. This is where drama as we know it was born, and your guide shares what it was like to attend a festival here in 500 B.C.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
This Roman amphitheater from 161 A.D. still hosts concerts under the stars today. You'll admire the three-story stone facade and imagine the acoustics that let every whisper reach the top row without amplification.
Your tour finishes inside the Acropolis
Your guided portion ends here with time to wander the hilltop on your own. Before you part ways, ask your guide for their favorite lunch spots nearby—they know all the best places locals actually eat.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. This is a walking tour, and you will be on your feet for 2 hours. If you have concerns regarding your mobility please reach out in advance.
Dress Code: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended for walking and standing outdoors.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Acropolis tickets
Guided tour of the Acropolis
Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike
Theater of Dionysus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water
Sunscreen (in summer)
Camera
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Reviewers frequently praise the guides for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and ability to make the history of the Acropolis and Parthenon vivid and accessible. Many also highlight the well-paced tours with thoughtful breaks, especially during the uphill climb, and appreciate the spectacular views and immersive experience despite occasional large group sizes or minor logistical issues.
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November 06, 2026
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November 02, 2026
Super fun ATV tour of Santorini
Leslie L.
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October 29, 2026
Thank you so much for an excellent tour of Santorini, from the Red and Black Beaches to the monastery at the top of the island, to the beautiful view at Oia, we had an excellent guide, and a fun and safe journey!!
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Jean B.
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October 29, 2026
Demos was an outstanding guide. 5 star tour. Your tour was priced right and enjoyed every minute. Thank you
Highlight of our trip!
Karla M.
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October 28, 2026
Wow! I wasn't expecting to be so excited over this tour but what a wonderful surprise. The Acropolis and Parthenon has so much history. I highly recommend seeing this amazing site with a trained guide, which The Roman Guy provided. Our guide was so knowledgeable and explained everything to our small group. She was so friendly too. I would recommend this tour to everyone who visits this area.
John the Archaeologist!!!
Blaik O.
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October 26, 2026
This tour, specifically with my guide “John the Archeologist” was the highlight of my trip. I was kinda “meh” about the Parthenon, so I booked the express tour at 7:45am. I wish i had booked an entire day (if possible).
Exceptional Acropolis and Parthenon Tour
Jody R.
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October 23, 2026
Even though the tour is described as express, we did not miss out on any of the highlights. Our guide was incredible and made the tour engaging and educational. We had the 8:00am tour and we started on time which was perfect as the crowds were less. Highly recommend this tour!
Michelle V.
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October 19, 2026
Terrific tour - even in a downpour!
Jean S.
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October 19, 2026
We had an outstanding tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Despite torrential rains, our guide could not have been better in bringing the ancient structures alive. Highly recommend!
Annie was AWESOME
Cristie T.
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October 17, 2026
We loved the way she made everyone in the group feel like a friend. She is a fountain of knowledge! One of the best walking tour hosts we have ever had! John and Cristie from Seattle.
Excellent tour
Kristin B.
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October 17, 2026
Our tour guide, Maria (sorry her real name is much prettier) was extremely knowledgeable, added some fun humor and was very easy to follow and understand. We loved it and highly recommend.
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Ashley R.
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October 16, 2026
Yannis was great! His conversational approach to the tour was very engaging
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Harry P.
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October 12, 2026
Demo was a great guide! Knowledgeable and funny he made a great tour even better.
Incredible tour guide
Joel J.
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October 08, 2026
Maria was an incredible tour guide. She was warm, funny, kind and had a mastery of history. Our sprinter van was very nice, comfortable and the driver was a great guy. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Jan B.
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October 02, 2026
Fantastic tour for the four of us in a small tour walking setting visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon by an educated, kind, thoroughly knowledgeable guide. We had a little time to enjoy the area, and we felt as though we came out of the tool tour with a fantastic understanding of the history. We will definitely use Tour Guy again.
Fantastic!
Miguel V.
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October 01, 2026
Great tour for just a few hours! Tour guide was incredible and knowledgeable!
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Kendra C.
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September 29, 2026
Amazingly smooth and a well managed group. Super interesting and more in depth facts and special knowledge about Greek subjects. Friendly engaging and swift through the crowds. Easy to hear and understand.
Simply The Best!
Michelle S.
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September 29, 2026
We had an amazing time during our afternoon tour. The views were spectacular, our guide Bill was very knowledgeable and he went just at the right pace. Don't miss this Acropolis tour!!
Alicia F.
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September 27, 2026
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Scot C.
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September 25, 2026
Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and witty. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens and is looking for a tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis.
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David P.
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September 24, 2026
Our tour guide was absolutely one of the best.... shes deserves praise for a great tour
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Paul B.
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September 24, 2026
Excellent tour. Easy to understand and the right amount of time. Started early as they had enough to start tour. Recommend this tour.
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Laura B.
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September 22, 2026
Loved this tour. Guide was excellent both in knowledge and delivery. Good sense of humor and paced the walk just right as it is significantly uphill. He made it seem pretty easy. We had a really good experience.
Gareth U.
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September 22, 2026
Interesting short tour of the Parthenon
Christopher S.
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September 19, 2026
Our guide was very enthusiastic about the overall history of the Parthenon and surrounding area. We appreciated it
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