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Athens Acropolis, Athens

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The Acropolis complex is one of the most visited attractions in Greece, included on most Athens city sightseeing tours and often combined with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum or other Ancient Greece sites, such as Epidaurus, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon. The best way to explore the ruins is on a guided city walking tour, taking in highlights such as the iconic Parthenon, Propylaea (Propylaia), the Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion.

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Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

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Charoula, our tour guide, was absolutely brilliant. She was friendly, good fun and handled the crowded Acropolis and Museum with great care for her tour party. She knew loads of history and made the tour come alive for my family and especially our Greek mythology expert daughter. It’s a brilliant idea to have us all able to listen via an earpiece. We didn’t miss anything. I’m so glad we booked this tour as we wouldn’t have enjoyed this experience on our own. You need someone who can guide and make the experience so memorable.

Peter_R, Apr 2023

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Colton_K, Apr 2023

Skip The Line: Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket with Free Audio Tour

We got to the acropolis before 9:00, had no issues scanning the tickets that were sent 24 hours in advance. Audio tour got a bit annoying, I chose to read instead.

Very cold; great tour!

Kevin_K, Mar 2023

Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour

The weather up top the Acropolis was bitterly cold. Aigli handled it exceptionally well (better then us!) and maintained her professionalism during.very difficult conditions. Thank-you Aigli for the wonderful tour!

Incredible experience

Noah_M, Mar 2023

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour with Licensed Expert

Just an amazing experience. The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate that to do the acropolis and agora any other way must pale in comparison.

Guide was wonderful

James_G, Mar 2023

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum In a Cultural Guided Walking Tour

Very thorough and considerate guide! She always made sure everyone was accounted for while providing narration that brought the Acropolis more to life!

Great tour in English

Mitsi_D, Mar 2023

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

Great tour! Dionysus, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable. I recommend this tour if you want to know more about the acropolis!!

Athens / Acropolis Visit

Liz_G, Feb 2023

Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis Tickets Included

Our guide (who we can't remember her name, sorry !) met us at the Metro Station on time. We all were given individual head sets which was great, as we could hear everything she was saying clearly. She gave so much information to us and made the experience very special. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to visit the Acropolis

Quite engaging experience

Sanghamitra_P, Mar 2023

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum In a Cultural Guided Walking Tour

We had a morning guided tour and our guide (Eva) was quite engaging. She shared the history and stories of all important sites of Acropolis museum, Parthenon and it's surrounding temples. We had a very good experience and learnt a lot.

Wonderful

Lauren_B, Mar 2023

Skip The Line: Acropolis & Parthenon Admission Ticket with Free Audio Tour

This was a wonder experience. The view from acropolis is unbelievable le beautiful! Perfect view of the city!!! We came at a slower time so the skip the line wasn’t as important but I can see how it would be super helpful during peak tourist times!!

Vickie was a great...

Kathryn_A, Jan 2023

Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis Museum

Vickie was a great guide—lots of information, rearranged day to go to Acropolis first due to potential rain. Pickup from hotel was prompt, comfortable.

In depth personal tour of Acropolis

Charlotte_S, Jan 2023

Athens Small Group Tour with Acropolis,Parthenon,Museum and Greek lunch

Our guide was well versed and shared a full history to accompany our tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis including the Acropolis museum. The pace was great and we did not feel rushed which allowed us to take in the breathtaking view at every stop along the tour. Outstanding deep dive into Greek history with an explanation of the tie ins to Greek mythology and symbolism of Greek Gods. Would highly recommend to couples, solo travelers, friends, coworkers.

Guided Tour of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum in Athens

Aniruddha_R, Mar 2023

Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum In a Cultural Guided Walking Tour

Our guide was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. She gave us a lot of good information about the Acropolis and Greek History in general. She also gave us good information about the artefacts in the Acropolis museum

Definitely Worth Every Penny

Kristina_A, Mar 2023

Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour

This tour was very informative and I’m very happy we chose this tour. It made visiting the Acropolis a much better experience that I will remember the rest of my life

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Things to Know Before You Go

Choose between a standard entrance ticket and a multi-attraction ticket that includes access to other sites.
Admission lines can take up to two hours in peak summer, so it's best to book ahead.
The Acropolis provides little shade—bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water if visiting in the summer months.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven ground.
Most areas of the archaeological site are wheelchair accessible; an elevator is located on the northwest side.

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How to Get There

It's impossible to miss the Acropolis of Athens—you can see it from just about anywhere in the city, and the easiest way to get there is on foot. Alternatively, the closest metro stations are Thesion, Monastiraki, and Acropolis. Ticket booths are located at the foot of Acropolis Hill, on both the north and south sides, from where it's a short walk uphill to the archaeological site.

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When to Get There

The Athens Acropolis is open year-round, but it can get extremely busy and hot in the summer months. To avoid the crowds, arrive right before opening or just before close, when most of the day-trippers and cruise passengers are yet to arrive or have already left. Travelers on a budget might prefer to visit in winter—ticket prices can be reduced by up to 50 percent between November and March.

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Where to Enjoy the Best Views of the Acropolis

Find a prime view of the Parthenon at the top of Mars Hill; capture the archaeological site in its entirety from Filopappos Hill, located just southwest of the Acropolis; or gaze out over the Acropolis and the surrounding city from Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in Athens. The clifftop ruins are at their most atmospheric at night—choose a rooftop bar or restaurant in central Athens for a great view of the illuminated Acropolis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the nearest attractions to Acropolis?

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Acropolis

The Basics

Recent reviews from experiences in Athens

Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There

Trip ideas

Where to Find the Best Views of the Acropolis of Athens

Visiting Athens for the First Time? Here's What to See and Do

Don’t-Miss Dishes in Athens

Must-See Museums in Athens

Culture Lover’s Guide to Athens

Art Lover’s Guide to Athens

Top Parks and Gardens in Athens

Where to Find the Best Views in Athens

Things to Do in Athens This Spring

Top Athens Neighborhoods

Things to Do in Athens This Summer

Romantic Things to Do in Athens

Things to Do in Athens With Kids

How to Spend 3 Days in Athens

How to Spend 2 Days in Athens

When to Get There

Where to Enjoy the Best Views of the Acropolis

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