Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
All our guides are licensed, many of them are also professional archaeologists or historians. Besides that, the guests will not have to stand in a long queue to purchase their tickets, because our guides will have already taken care of that. The walking pace during the tour is slow and every time adjusted to the needs of the guests. Moreover, frequent stops for bathroom and water are made. Lastly, our expert guides are aware of all the shady spots, as Athens can be very hot and sunny, especially in the summer.
Skip the line service
Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance fees. 20 euros for the Acropolis, 15 for the Museum. They are purchased in cash from guide.
Pick-up and drop-off service
Tips
Departure Point
Makrigianni 4, Athina 117 42, Greece
The meeting point is right outside the Acropolis Metro ( Subway) Station, which is located next to the Acropolis Museum. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Acropolis, Athens, Greece After meeting your guide start walking up the south slope of the Acropolis where, the Dionysos Theater, the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Odeon of Herodes , are located. On the way to the top see the Propylaea(entrance), Mars Hill and the temple of Athena Nike. On top of the Acropolis have a close view and get a detailed explanation of the Parthenon and the Erectheion. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking views. 105 minutes
Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece After the Acropolis, walk with your guide to the Acropolis Museum. Before entering the museum, you will have a look at the remains of an ancient neighbourhood of Athens that lie underneath. In the museum first you will see the models of the Acropolis and ancient Athens and then important finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Proceed to the first floor to stand in awe before the sculptures of the first Parthenon, built in the 6th century B.C. Observe the traces of colours that still can be discerned on them. Next, admire the archaic statues that once upon a time decorated the top of the Acropolis. Among them the famous “calfbearer” and the “child of Kritias”. The renowned maidens of the Acropolis (the Caryatids), which decorated the Erectheion, will introduce you to the golden age of the greek sculpture (5th century B.C). Lastly, your guide will take you to the third floor, the Parthenon’s Gallery. There, he will explain to you the main concept and the arrangement of the third floor, he will tell you all the myths related to what you see and of course you will admire the excellence and unique beauty of the Parthenon sculptures. 105 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Persons under 25 are entitled to a half price entrance ticket for the Acropolis( they must present an ID at the entrance). For persons under 25 from the EU entrance to the Acropolis is free (they must present an ID at the entrance). Entrance tickets are purchased in cash from guide.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Michele_O
08 Feb 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Mr Plato. Wanted a small group tour and it ended up being private just for my husband and I. Mr Plato was entertaining and gave great in depth knowledge about the Acropolis, Parthenon, word origins, Gods, and myths as he walked us around. He also showed us great spots for photos and took many of us where it looks like we were the only people there! The second part of the tour was in the Acoropolis museum and he highlighted and explained many of the artifacts for us. A memorable day and a great way to see the sites. Highly recommend.
James U
03 Jan 2023
Alexa provided an excellent tour with her passion for archeology and her knowledge of history. She was prompt courteous and a wealth of information and always smiling. Great time of year as crowds were minimal.
Charlotte_B
13 Nov 2022
Brilliant guide. Really great morning. Can’t recommend more highly. Highly knowledgeable guide who really knew his history in a very accessible way.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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