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Acropolis Tickets: 15 Ways Up, Compared

161 tours  ·  from $8

Entry runs on timed slots with a cap on each, so the decision happens before you arrive. These 15 weigh the plain ticket against the multi-site pass and the guided climbs, with what each costs and how early the cool slots go.

Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass - Parthenon stories with audio or a live guide
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Athens: Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

1.Acropolis & up to 5 Archaeological Sites Combo Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12,619 reviews · from $48Our pick

Visit the Acropolis at a reserved time, then use the app to explore up to five Athens sites within three days. Audio tours cover the Parthenon, Acropolis, Plaka, and Ancient Agora, with an optional English guide. The pass includes the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Olympieion, Aristotle’s School, and Panathenaic Stadium, depending on your choice.

“Was a really good experience & the audio worked really well, woukd recommend 👌”

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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide - A walk through the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide

2.Acropolis Ticket with Optional Audio or Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11,055 reviews · 1 day

Enter the Acropolis through the South Entrance with a time-specific ticket on your phone. Choose a self-guided audio tour in up to ten languages, or upgrade to a live guide such as Petros, Yolanda, Elena, or George. Walk past the Theater of Dionysus, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Propylaea at your own pace.

“The experience was well worth it! The audio guide is a smartphone app with all the landmarks and explanations about the site's history. The Acropolis is beautiful and definitely worth a visit!”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting with the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

3.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,316 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40

Walk Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed English-speaking guide, seeing the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Erechtheion, and Temple of Nike before visiting the Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Jason, Chrysa, Giota, and Ioannis are praised for clear storytelling. Choose a shared or private tour, with ticket options available.

“Highly recommended, Ioannis' explanation was excellent, knowledgeable on the subject and with an attitude that shows his love for Athens.”

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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - The Theater of Dionysus sets the scene
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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

4.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,882 reviews · from $38

Follow a licensed English-speaking guide from the Theater of Dionysus up to the Acropolis, passing the Erechtheion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Parthenon. Personal earsets make the commentary easy to follow. You can add Acropolis Museum entry and a museum tour, while guides such as Eva, Victor, Maria, and Antonis bring the ancient stories to life.

“liked the tour, there is rented earpiece so you can here the guide all the time. The guide know a lot.”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting with the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

5.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,579 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

Follow an English-speaking archaeologist from the Theater of Dionysus up to the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Acropolis viewpoints, then tour the Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Petros, Anna, Demos, and Artemis bring mythology, archaeology, and daily Greek life together. Expect uneven stone, stairs, sun, and limited time to wander alone.

“Our tour guide was Annie. She was incredibly knowledgeable and very clear in her delivery of facts. I can honestly say, that she was k e of the best tour guides ans my husband and I have travelled extensively.”

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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide - Choosing the Acropolis time slot
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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide

6.Acropolis Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,575 reviews · 40 minutes - 3.5 hours · from $47

Choose a timed Acropolis entry and explore at your own pace with offline audio tours in seven languages. Add the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Roman Forum, Kerameikos, Temple of Zeus, or National Archaeological Museum. You get stories, maps, and directions on your phone, but no live guide or transport.

“Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the awesome sights and listening to the various stories of the temples of the Acropolis.”

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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour - Starting near the Acropolis metro station
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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

7.Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,442 reviews · from $36

Walk from the Theatre of Dionysus to the Parthenon with an expert guide such as John, Hermes, Alexia, or Anna. Hear Greek myths and archaeological detail through wireless headsets, then add the Acropolis Museum if you choose. The tour takes about two to four hours and includes steep, sun-exposed walking.

“Anna was an amazing tour guide. Exceptionally knowledgeable and personable, she made my solo trip to Athens that much better. Full of humour and banter whilst giving in depth descriptions and insights to each of the sites we visited. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the city. I went on the 8.30 tour and I’d recommend going early as we started to see it get busier and busier.”

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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum - Starting near Porinou Street
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

8.Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,678 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Walk from Porinou Street to the Acropolis with a licensed guide, taking in the Theatre of Dionysus, Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. Choose a tour with entry tickets and add the Acropolis Museum, where guides such as Anna, Lisa, and John D have helped bring the sculpture and archaeology to life.

“It was a very pleasant experience from checking in to the end. Our guide was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Acropolis & the museum are amazing. Would highly recommend the company and the tour. Without a guide the experience would not have been the same.”

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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket - Entering the Acropolis with a guide
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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

9.Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend about three hours with a licensed Greek guide at the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Pre-reserved tickets, headsets, and a small group make the tour easy to follow. Expect steep paths, uneven ground, timed entry, and limited solo time at the Acropolis. Guides may include Eva, Antigone, or Lisa.

“I had a great experience on this tour. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and answered all of are questions.”

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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide - Entering With the Mobile Ticket
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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide

10.Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,652 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter the Acropolis Museum with a mobile ticket and explore Caryatids, Parthenon Marbles, ancient household objects, and the excavation beneath the building. Add a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. There is no live guide, but you can move at your own pace and pair the museum with a visit to the Acropolis.

“Loved using this audio guide as we could walk round at our own pace and stop and admire the views if we wanted. Also great to skip the queue at entrance.”

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Athens: Acropolis Ticket & Optional Self-Guided Audio Tours - Arriving through the South Entrance
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Athens: Acropolis Ticket & Optional Self-Guided Audio Tours

11.Acropolis Ticket & Optional Self-Guided Audio Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,542 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Enter the Acropolis independently with a pre-booked timed ticket and optional app-based audio tours in several languages. Follow the South Entrance route past the Theater of Dionysus to the Parthenon, Propylaea, Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. Choose an early slot for cooler weather and thinner crowds.

“Good audio that goes into detail about the history of the Acropolis site. Easy to follow and download.”

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Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option - Starting at the Acropolis with a timed ticket
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Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option

12.Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,446 reviews · from $70

See the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion with a timed Acropolis ticket. Visit the Acropolis Museum on any day during opening hours. Choose a self-guided audio tour in five languages or a live guide, then explore at your own pace. Bring headphones, water, and comfortable shoes.

“The Parthenon was good as excepted but what really blew me away was the Acropolis Museum. Each level gave you more than you can ask for along with beautiful and descriptive text to fully enrich the experience. Would definitely recommend for those hesitant!”

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Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour - The Acropolis climb, with the Theatre of Dionysus below
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Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

13.Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,370 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet near Hadrian’s Arch for a four-hour English tour of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, Theatre of Dionysus, Ancient Agora, and Temple of Hephaestus. Guides such as Irene, Michael, Dani, and Maria bring mythology, architecture, and daily Athenian life together. Tickets cost extra, and the group can include up to 15 people.

“Lovely and well paced tour, and my guide, Irene/Irini, was a font of knowledge about each of the sites we visited. Very personable and fun to talk with between stops, and she was very attentive to making sure everyone was doing well and able to rest if they needed to.”

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Athens: Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour - Meeting under Hadrian’s Arch
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Athens: Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour

14.Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,275 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $53

Meet Alternative Athens under Hadrian’s Arch for a 2 to 4-hour walk through the Acropolis and Ancient Agora. A licensed English or French-speaking guide, such as Antonia, Alex, Danae, or Stellios, explains the myths, politics, architecture, and daily life behind the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus, and Temple of Hephaestus.

“The guide was so easy to listen to who took us on a magical journey far removed from today’s world .I truly appreciate the whole experience thankyou . Amanda :)”

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Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis & Parthenon with Tickets - Climbing the Acropolis hill
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Athens: Guided Tour of Acropolis & Parthenon with Tickets

15.Guided Tour of Acropolis & Parthenon with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,049 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk from the Acropolis Metro Station to the Acropolis with a licensed guide such as Lisa, Vicki, Eva, or Maria. In two hours, you’ll see the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and Theater of Dionysus. Reserved entry, headsets, mythology, history, and photo stops make this a well-organized introduction to Athens’ ancient center.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a really interesting background understanding of life when the Acropolis and Pantheon was constructed. They were very pleasant and approachable too. Such an amazing experience we thoroughly enjoyed.”

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