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Walking Tours
Acropolis of Athens & the Acropolis Museum Walking Tour
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What Makes This Tour Unique
A small-group guided walking tour entering the Acropolis via the Dionysus Theater to skip the main entrance queues, followed by a visit to the world-class Acropolis Museum.
Tour Highlights
- Bypass the busy queues at the main entrance
- Experience the magic of the ancient citadel — Parthenon, Nike Temple, and more
- Easy to moderate walking pace — suitable for all
- Enter via the Dionysus Theater on the south slope of the Acropolis
- Behold ancient history at the Acropolis Museum, where you see real excavation sights through glass floors
About This Tour
On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments.
The Acropolis Entering on the south slope, you'll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Theater before ascending to the Acropolis monuments. Your tour covers the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaia, Nike Temple, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora, National Observatory of Athens, and the scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. After the Acropolis there is an approximate 15–20 min break before the Museum portion.
The Acropolis Museum Designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum exhibits over 4,000 artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis. One of its most spectacular features is the glass floors and walkways that reveal real excavations below your own feet.
What's Included
Included
- Local licensed guide
- Skip-the-ticket-line access (with-ticket option)
- Athens guidebook with recommendations
- Athens map
Not Included
- Entrance fees (unless booking with-ticket option)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Optional service)
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (approx. 10% customary)
Meeting Point
3 Dionysiou Areopagitou St. in front of the Lukumades and Pilino stores, at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway leading from Hadrian's Arch (off Siggrou Avenue / Syngrou) to the Acropolis. 3 min walk from Acropolis Metro Station. Look for the orange Athens Walking Tours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
