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Athens Acropolis, Athens

Ways to visit Acropolis

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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Our guide, George, was very knowledgeable and gave an excellent history of the Acropolis and the pieces in the museum. He made sure we knew the lay of the land so to speak and made us feel confident to explore a little on our own. Excellent tour guide for an excellent experience!

Celeste_P, May 2023

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Excellent tour with a remarkable guide

Rene_D, May 2023

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

Our visit to the Acropolis was an incredible experience, thanks to Oreste, our guide. His knowledge, humour and genuine love of the site made it all more meaningful for our group. He kept the pace of the climb within our ability, always reminding us about safety while we viewed this absolutely breathtaking place. We highly recommend Athens Walks for any of your tours in Athens. They are centrally located and wonderful to work with.

Tour Adds Depth to the Parthenon Experience

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour

Second time to the Acropolis, first was right after reopening from the COVID fiasco, when no guided tours were allowed. Needless to say, this tour really opened our eyes to the historical, cultural, political and architectural background that enriched our visit immensely from the first time when we just walked around and read the posted placards. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and made the visit that much more memorable. Worth doing so you can fully appreciate the Parthenon.

Fantastic tour

Saje_M, May 2023

Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour

This is a wonderful tour that shows most of not all of the highlights of the Acropolis. It was easy to extend the tour to include the museum as well. Our guide was kind and very knowledgeable.

Seeing the Parthenon and...

David_B, May 2023

The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

Seeing the Parthenon and the Acropolis. Amazing. Learning about its history was great. Also liked the museum.

Helpful to buy ahead.

Karen_C, May 2023

Skip-the-Line Multipass to Acropolis and 6 Attraction with audio

Helpful to have these tickets ahead of attending the sites. Make sure you download your QR code to your phone as you may find yourself with Wifi. The audio was not really reliable but we did get it to work at the Acropolis. You can purchase tickets ahead for a bit less money, but if the audio worked consistently, it would have been worth it.

Wonderful experience!

Beverley_J, May 2023

Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis museum walking tour - Skip the line

Ermes was a great guide: knowledgeable, friendly, warm and personable. His knowledge about ancient Greece, the Acropolis and Athens was so impressive. Thank you for a wonderful working tour.

Beautiful

Scott_S, May 2023

Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour

A beautiful afternoon of sightseeing. The trip was well done and informative. The evening time was really nice to see the setting sun on top of the acropolis!

Great tour, I recommend

Thalia_E, May 2023

Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

A good paced walk past a few significant sites to the acropolis. Great knowledge and delivery. Well organised.

Super informative and enjoyable tour!!

Shannon_D, May 2023

Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour

We had a fantastic tour with Nancy! It was raining and windy, but we didn’t mind one bit. She was so so informative and clearly loved talking about the history of the acropolis and mythology surrounding it. She answered a of our questions and made it such an awesome experience! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens!!

Couldn’t ask for more

GREGORY_M, May 2023

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

Our tour guide was fabulous! I have a physical disability and I was nervous about climbing up to the Acropolis but out guide was patient, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable. All of this made the experience much more informative and fun! My (New) wife and I will have this honeymoon memory forever. Thank you so much!

Great Experience!

Tina_P, May 2023

Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

Great guide… very informative, Managed big crowds very well. Kept good track of group. Guide was passionate a very knowledgeable about Ancient Greece. She explained everything both at the acropolis and museum with clarity and pointed out nuances that would otherwise be missed! A great tour!

Great Day in Athens Greece

Judy_B, May 2023

Athens Shore Excursion: Acropolis Walking Tour

Our guide, Apollon was excellent. He had great knowledge of history and mythology of Greece and was also an archaeologist. He was also considerate of all ages on the tour stopping frequently as we climbed to the top of the Acropolis. Thanks for a great experience!

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Things to know before you go to Acropolis

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 to Acropolis

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 visit Acropolis

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

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What are the nearest attractions to Acropolis?

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What else should I know about attractions in Athens?

As well as visiting the Acropolis, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit:

Acropolis

Ways to visit Acropolis

Recent reviews from experiences in Athens

Things to know before you go to Acropolis

How to get to Acropolis

Trip ideas

Where to Find the Best Views of the Acropolis of Athens

Don’t-Miss Dishes in Athens

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

Top Athens Neighborhoods

3 Must-See Museums in Athens and How to Visit

Culture Lover’s Guide to Athens

Art Lover’s Guide to Athens

Where to Find the Best Views in Athens

Top Parks and Gardens in Athens

Things to Do in Athens This Spring

Things to Do in Athens This Summer

Romantic Things to Do in Athens

How to Spend 3 Days in Athens

Things to Do in Athens With Kids

Exploring Classical Greece from Athens

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Where to Enjoy the Best Views of the Acropolis

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