Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

About this experience

What does the Acropolis and Museum guided tour include? This guided tour covers the Acropolis hilltop and the Acropolis Museum, led by an expert English-speaking guide. Depending on the option selected, you can visit both sites together or choose one individually, with entry tickets included or added separately. What will I see at the Acropolis? Your guide leads you up the sacred rock to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion with its Caryatid porch, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the monumental Propylaea gateway. Along the way, you hear how these structures were built in the 5th century BC during the golden age of Pericles and how they have survived earthquakes, wars, and centuries of repurposing. What is inside the Acropolis Museum? The museum houses original sculptures and artefacts from the Acropolis site, many of which were removed from the hilltop for preservation. Highlights include the Archaic Gallery with its collection of kouroi and korai statues, the Parthenon Gallery on the top floor with its frieze fragments displayed at the same orientation as the original building, and the glass floor on the ground level revealing an excavated Athenian neighbourhood beneath. How long does the tour take? The combined Acropolis and Museum tour runs approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. The Acropolis-only tour takes around 1.5 hours and the museum-only tour around 1.5 hours. Book Your Acropolis and Museum Tour The Parthenon, original ancient sculptures, and an excavated neighbourhood beneath your feet. Book your guided tour of the Acropolis and its museum.

Highlights

• Explore ancient Athens your way; choose between a 75-minute Acropolis Museum tour or a full 4-hour guided walk through the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum
• Inside the museum, see the Caryatids up close, explore the glass-walled Parthenon Gallery, and look down into an excavated neighborhood frozen beneath the floors
• On the Acropolis walk, climb through the Propylaea, pause at the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the Parthenon’s marble columns
• Learn about Athena’s contest with Poseidon, explore the Panathenaic procession in marble, and hear stories of daily Athenian life as your guide brings Athens to life.

What is included

• Expert English-speaking guide throughout
• Entry tickets included with selected options
• Guided visit to the Acropolis hilltop
• Visit to the Acropolis Museum

Not included

• Hotel transfers Food & drinks Personal expenses

Before you go

Before your guided tour of the Acropolis Museum, make sure to bring a valid ticket, wear comfortable shoes, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. The museum is wheelchair accessible, but it's recommended to reserve a wheelchair in advance. The tour will take place in various weather conditions, so dress accordingly. To get the most out of your experience, consider purchasing a ticket with skip-the-line access to avoid long wait times. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views and artifacts.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.