2-Hour Essential Highlights Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
Skip the line and get to know Greece’s most important ruins, including the Temple of Athena Nike
Want to experience the Acropolis without spending all day on it? This short but powerful tour hits all the highlights—your expert guide will lead you through ancient paths, into the Parthenon, around the Temple of Athena Nike, and through the Theater of Dionysus, all in just a couple of hours. Skip-the-line tickets are included, and your archaeologist guide will keep you captivated with stories and insider facts you’d miss if you were on your own.
What You Get With This Tour
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Passionate English-speaking guide
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Skip the line Acropolis tickets
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Parthenon
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Temple of Athena Nike
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Theater of Dionysus
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Group size of 16
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide near the Acropoli metro station
Exact location can be found on your voucher -
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Enter the Acropolis
Your journey begins at the entrance of the Acropolis where you will pass through the Propylaea, the imposing gateway that’s stood since the 5th century B.C. -
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The Parthenon
The Parthenon is the temple you see sitting on the Acropolis and you'll get to wander through it with your guide. -
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Temple of Athena Nike
This temple was a symbol of victory in war and peace, and it nearly didn’t survive on more than one occasion. -
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Theater of Dionysus
You'll follow your guide to the ancient Dionysus Theater, one of the world's oldest theaters -
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Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Learn of the other amphitheater from Roman times that is still used for concerts and events even today. -
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End inside the Acropolis
Your guide will leave you to explore the Acropolis on your own at the end of the tour
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. This is a walking tour, and you will be on your feet for 2 hours. If you have concerns regarding your mobility please reach out in advance.
Dress Code: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing is recommended for walking and standing outdoors.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 2-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Acropolis tickets
Guided tour of the Acropolis
Parthenon
Temple of Athena Nike
Theater of Dionysus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Maximum group size of 16
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water
Sunscreen (in summer)
Camera
Customer Reviews
Great experience! Lydia was extremely knowledgeable and presented the information in a very interesting way. I had some difficulty with some of the more challenging parts of the slope and Lydia was very helpful to me, which was very much appreciated
Elizabeth gave us a wonderful tour. She was so informative and showed us the best places to take pictures. We would not have been able to get the whole story and history of the area. Highly recommend.
A pleasure to take this tour led by Helen... She kept everyone in the group captivated with her engaging delivery. Highly recommend this tour!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
This is a 2-hour walking tour, so make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and bring some water, sunscreen in summer months, and a camera.
What to bring?
This is a 2-hour walking tour, so make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and bring some water, sunscreen in summer months, and a camera.
How much walking is involved in this tour?
Quite a lot. There will be opportunities to take a break occasionally, but you'll be on your feet and moving around for most of the 2 hours.
Will I skip the line on this tour?
Yes, your guide will lead you into the Acropolis without the wait.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our vetted partners in Athens.
Does this tour include the Acropolis Museum?
No, this is a shorter tour that only goes to the ruins of the Acropolis. If you would like to also tour the museum, check out our other Acropolis Tour.
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