Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum
Description
Step back in time on this guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Athens' most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you through the sacred rock's ancient ruins, including the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Propylaea. Learn about the Acropolis’ historical and cultural significance while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of Athens. For those seeking a deeper dive into Greek history, upgrade your experience with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Discover an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, including original sculptures and relics that bring ancient Athens to life. Whether you choose the walking tour or the full package with the museum, this experience offers an unforgettable journey through Greece’s glorious past.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Key Tours office, and reach the south slope of the Acropolis, where you will admire the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater.
Walk up the hill leading to the Acropolis significant site and have your camera ready for snapping photos of the historical monuments of Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa.
New Acropolis museum hosts Acropolis galleries - If you book the Acropolis and Acropolis museum option
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
- Please note that this tour is of moderate difficulty as the ascendance to the Acropolis, especially during summer, is very demanding and requires intense physical effort.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews(42)
We had a great experience on this tour with Petros as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour engaging. He took lovely photos of us in front of the Parthenon as well which we appreciated. Due to some factors outside his control, we did have to rush through the museum but we still had a great time.
Dear Neil, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience on your Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour and that Petros helped make the visit both engaging and informative. His passion for Athens' history and his ability to connect with guests are qualities that we greatly value, and we're pleased that he also helped capture some special memories with photos in front of the Parthenon. We appreciate your understanding regarding the museum portion of the tour. Occasionally, factors such as site regulations, crowd levels, or timing constraints beyond the guide's control can affect the pace of the visit. Even so, we're glad to know that you were able to enjoy the experience and make the most of your time at both the Acropolis and the museum. Thank you for choosing KeyTours. We hope to welcome you back on another memorable experience in Greece. Kind regards, KeyTours Team
The tour guide was fantastic and the Acropolis is a must-see in Athens. Having the history explained made the experience even better.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Acropolis and that your guide helped make the experience even more meaningful. Exploring such an iconic landmark becomes even more special when its rich history is brought to life through expert storytelling and insights. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience with Keytours. Kind regards, The Keytours Team
Very complete and well explained. The tour guide was fantastic. I recommend choosing the museum as well.
Thank you for your kind review, Rafael! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour complete and well explained, and that your guide made such a great impression. It’s also wonderful that you enjoyed the Acropolis Museum option—it's definitely a great addition to the experience! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another enriching tour in Athens! Best Regards, KeyTours team
Our guide Dimitris demonstrated an out-of-the-ordinary knowledge and gave us an insight into the places visited with a fantastic perspective and made it easy for us to understand everything perfectly. And our time at the museum with him was even better than at the Acropolis. An 11 out of 10, plus his command of Spanish being Greek, left us all stunned. 100% recommended
We booked the Acropolis tour including a visit to the museum – and it was just beautiful. Originally we had thought about exploring the Acropolis on our own, but in retrospect we are incredibly happy to have decided to take the guided tour. Our guide Anna was an absolute stroke of luck: charming, humorous and a seemingly inexhaustible source of knowledge. Her enthusiasm for archaeology and the history of this place could be felt in every word she said – and was almost brighter than her bright pink hair 😊. You don't really have to say anything about the Acropolis and the Parthenon itself: One stands reverently before this mighty structure and feels the importance of the cradle of our civilization. Being able to be there was a real privilege. The entire organization of the tour was spotless from start to finish. We had an incredible time and took a lot away not only professionally but also emotionally. A very special thanks to Anna for this unforgettable experience!
Liebe Isabella_T, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare und ausführliche Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass die Kombination aus Wissen, Atmosphäre und Organisation Ihre Erwartungen so perfekt erfüllt hat. Es ist großartig zu lesen, dass Sie sich im Nachhinein so über Ihre Entscheidung für die geführte Tour gefreut haben. Unsere Guides machen wirklich den Unterschied — und es klingt, als hätte Anna mit ihrer charmanten, humorvollen Art und ihrem beeindruckenden Wissen Ihr Erlebnis ganz besonders geprägt. Wir werden Ihr großartiges Feedback selbstverständlich sehr gerne an sie weiterleiten! Die Akropolis und der Parthenon sind in der Tat Orte von einzigartiger Bedeutung, und wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie diesen besonderen Moment als so emotional und eindrucksvoll erlebt haben. Ebenso freut es uns, dass Sie mit der Organisation der Tour von Anfang bis Ende zufrieden waren. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Key Tours entschieden haben. Wir hoffen sehr, Sie bald wieder in Athen oder auf einer unserer weiteren Touren in Griechenland begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße, Ihr KeyTours Team
The tour guide was so knowledgeable and made this experience so interesting. We loved learning about the history. Would definitely recommend visiting in November. The weather was still great but it was far less crowded.
Our guide Petro was brilliant. He was extremely informative, clear and personable. It was a lot of walking but was chopped into manageable sections. For us Petrol made history come alive. Interesting and very informative. Thank you.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Petros made your Acropolis experience so informative, engaging and enjoyable. Bringing history to life in a clear and meaningful way is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to know you appreciated the pacing and structure of the walking sections as well. Thank you again for joining us — we hope to welcome you back for more KeyTours experiences in Greece!
Our guide, Kiki, was absolutely 👏 amazing! She delivered key information with a great sense of humor, keeping us engaged and focused the entire time. Booking tickets with a tour guide was the best decision! No queues, a small group, and fantastic insights throughout the tour. Watching others wait for hours made us feel even luckier. Totally worth it!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with Kiki — she truly has a gift for making every tour both fun and informative. It’s great to know that booking with a guide made your visit smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Kiki and the team. We hope to see you again on another tour soon! Best Regards, Margarita Karavasileiadi
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out the significant historical sites as we drove from the port through the city. The walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis (which we did) was crowded with tourists. Our guide handled passage through the ticket gate efficiently, kept track of the group and her commentary was informative and interesting. We spent just enough time at the end exploring the shops and restaurants of the Plaka. I recommend this tour!
Dear sjphelling, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Acropolis & Parthenon Walking Tour and that your guide made the experience both informative and well-organized. Navigating the busy Acropolis can be challenging, so we’re glad to know our guide’s expertise and care helped make the visit smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience in Greece! Warm regards, Margarita Karavasileiadi
We had the pleasure of touring the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with Maria from Key Tours, and she was absolutely fantastic! Maria was funny, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the entire experience both entertaining and educational. She brought the history to life with her energy and enthusiasm, turning every part of the site into a fascinating story. She made complex details easy to understand and kept the group engaged the whole time. She truly is the Original Gangster (OG) of Key Tours Athens, Greece! If you’re booking with Key Tours, I highly recommend requesting Maria—you won’t be disappointed!
