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Looking for information on Acropolis tours in Athens?
The Acropolis of Athens has a long and fascinating history and the complex is home to multiple monuments, including the renowned Parthenon.
You can visit the Acropolis independently, or with an audio guide.
But if you are looking for more than a casual walk through the complex to snap photos and enjoy the views, consider a guided tour, which will offer a much more immersive experience.
Even better, consider a guided tour of both the Acropolis archaeological site and the Acropolis Museum (located steps away from the site). The Acropolis Museum houses many of the most significant artifacts from the Acropolis.
Archaeology and history enthusiasts should definitely consider a tour with a live guide. A knowledgable and passionate guide can bring the complex alive with deep insights and answer any questions you may have.
Here are some Acropolis of Athens tours to consider:
Guided Tour of the Acropolis of Athens
✅ Licensed live guide
✅ Your choice of English, German, French
✅ Choice of several start times
✅ Highly rated, 4.8/5 rating with over 4K reviews
This highly-rated guided walking tour of the Acropolis archaeological complex lasts about 2 hours and is offered in English, German, and French.
The tour has a 4.8/5 rating on Viator with over 4,250 reviews, so it’s a popular option for visitors to Athens.
Tours are offered throughout the day, and we recommend picking a starting time that’s early or late, for more pleasant weather and lesser crowds.
The small group tour is capped at 20 participants and is led by a licensed professional tour guide.
The tour price is inclusive of the entrance fee to the Acropolis, and discounted rates for kids are available.
An upgrade to include the Acropolis Museum is available, and you can also choose to buy tickets on your own.
Guided Tour of the Acropolis + the Acropolis Museum
✅ Licensed tour guide
✅ Multiple start times
✅ Highly-rated, 4.8/5 with over 8.3K reviews
✅ Disposable earphones for groups over 8
This VERY popular tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum lasts 4 hours and is offered in English.
The tour has a 4.8/5 rating on GetYourGuide with over 8,300 reviews.
There are multiple starting times offered, and we suggest opting for the earliest tour or the last tour of the day when afternoon start times are offered.
You can opt to tour either just the Acropolis or the Acropolis and the Museum, and opt tp have tickets included or not.
And if you really want to splurge, there’s also an option for your very own private tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with an expert licensed guide.
Early Access Tour of the Acropolis
Want to snap photos of the Parthenon without the crowds?
This early-access guided tour of the Acropolis has the earliest start time of 7.45 a.m., and your guide will start by taking you straight to the Parthenon, to enjoy this most important monument without other groups.
By the time you make your way back down the hill at the end of your tour, you will see the entrances packed with visitors!
The tour is led by a licensed local guide and is offered in English.
You can opt to purchase with or without entry tickets and you can also choose to upgrade to include the Acropolis Museum.
Top-Rated Acropolis of Athens Tours