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Acropolis Hill Timed Entry Ticket & Athens City Tour with Audio Guides
Enjoy self-guided discovery at the Parthenon and in Plaka with engaging narration and mapped routes
3 h 30 min
Max 20 Guests
What's included
Roam ruins with stories on demand
Acropolis Hill timed entry e-ticket
South Slope entry access
Acropolis self-guided audio tour
Athens city audio tour
Offline audio and map content
Audio tour in 6 languages
In-person guide
Smartphone or headphones
Itinerary
Your self-guided tour begins at the Acropolis side entrance
Start at the side entrance on the Acropolis South Slope and open the audio guide on your phone. Download the content in advance, then follow the route at your own pace.
Step into the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Pause at this stone theater built into the hillside beneath the Acropolis. Listen to how performances once filled the space, then take in the sweeping rows of seats and the stage set against the rock.
Walk through the Propylaea gateway
Climb toward the monumental entrance that frames your arrival on the sacred hill. As you listen to your audio guide, notice how the architecture shapes the approach, guiding your movement and building anticipation step by step.
Circle the Erechtheion and its Caryatids
Next on your audio tour is a temple famous for its sculpted maidens and unusual layout. Hear the myths tied to this ground, then look for the details that reveal how multiple sacred sites were gathered into one elegant structure.
Study the Parthenon up close
Stand before Athens’ most iconic temple and let the audio unpack its purpose and symbolism. Look closely at the columns and marble lines, including subtle curves that make the structure feel balanced from every angle.
Your self-guided tour ends in Plaka
Continue into Plaka when you are ready, using the city audio tour to guide your walk below the Acropolis. Finish with an easy stroll through old Athenian lanes, with cafes, small shops, and neoclassical facades all around you.
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Sat, 05 Sep 2026
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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 fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven and ancient terrain. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Languages: The audio tour is available in English, Greek, German, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Starting point: This audio tour is designed to begin at the Acropolis side entrance on the south-east slopes (Thrasillou, Athens 105 58).
Time slot + access: You will receive a link in a separate email with the Booking Page URL to choose your Acropolis Hill entry time slot. Use that link to download your e-ticket(s) and the app for the audio guide.
Check your email: Review the separate email for important instructions on how to access your activity.
Download ahead: Download the ticket(s) and audio tour while on WiFi before your visit since there may be no signal at the site.
Device requirement: An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required.
Not compatible with: Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, or iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
Storage: You will need about 350 MB of free storage space on your phone.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Acropolis Hill entry e-ticket with a time slot of your choice for Acropolis Hill and the South Slope
Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android and iOS)
Downloadable text, audio narration, and maps
Audio tour in 6 languages (English, Greek, German, Spanish, French, and Italian)
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Charged smartphone
Headphones
Hat and sunscreen (for outdoor venues)