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Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
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Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour
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2 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English and 2 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a late afternoon tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed archaeologist. You’re guaranteed to skip any long wait lines during this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike and more.
- Afternoon tour of the Acropolis of Athens, led by a licensed archaeologist
- Slip past the crowds with skip-the-line access to the World Heritage Site
- Explore the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike in the late afternoon light
- Perfect sightseeing tour for classical history and archaeology buffs
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What's Included
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Late departure to avoid crowds and warm temperatures
Professional licensed tour guide
Entrance fees are excluded from the price of the tour (unless you book the option with entrance tickets) and they cost 20 euros per adult, 10 euros per student (with show of a student card) and free for non adults with show of an identity document.
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tickets purchased cash at the meting point.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Acropoli, Athens 117 42, GreeceReturn Details
Returns to original departure pointAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Entrance fees are excluded from the price and they cost 20 euros per adult, 10 euros per student (with show of a student car) and free for non adults with show of an identity document.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY Athens Walks Tour Company
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Skip the Line: Acropolis of Athens Afternoon Walking Tour?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Traveler Tips
- "It's definitely better to go at 4PM since it's cooler at that time and there's a great breeze at the top." See review
- "The paths were quite slippery in some areas, so it was a challenge to get to the top." See review
- "This tour was a great way to see the Acropolis but it's not necessarily needed." See review
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Fantastic
Kevan_V
, Sep 2020
The tour and tour guide were fantastic. The tour guide clearly has passion for her job and it shows. The fact that she kept the tour interactive for both adults and younger members in the group also shows her experience. I’ll recommend this tour to all that come to Athens.
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Not really worth it
AlexMartin
, Aug 2020
The tour was really not worth it. I feel like I could have looked up the few facts I learned online. Additionally our tour guide was very rude and forgot to get a ticket for one of the other tour attendees who had prepaid for their ticket.
Save yourself some money and just look up some information about the Acropolis ahead of time. There isn't really a line to get in so there's no point in paying extra to skip it either.
Response from Host , Oct 2020
Dear guest, very sorry you find the tour not worth it.
We are supriced you find one of our best rated tour guides to be rude. She is known for how gentle and accomondate she is. The ticket issue was a mistake of one of the participants since they came a wrong date and the guide rather than canceling their tour was gentle to help them fast and forward to buy the ticket and join the group. All the guides are licensed tour guides and archaelogists with experience. Hope we can change your mind and give us a second chance as it might was a bad day.
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Evening tour of Acropolis
Adrienne_A
, Aug 2020
The tour with Mariza (sorry if misspelled) was certainly fun and informative. It was quite a warm day in Athens; nevertheless, we made a fact-filled journey to the top of the Acropolis. Hats-off to our guide for conducting the whole tour with the protective mask and making sure the group was comfortable and coordinated the entire time.
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Great Tour to get an good overview about Acropolis
Philipp
, Jul 2020
Marisa was our guide and she did an excellent job in showing and educating us the history of acropolis. There was not a single question she couldn't answer and she is really taking her time to make sure that everybody understood her stories. The tour was a bit longer than two hours and there was also enough time to take pictures.
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Professional and friendly, great knowledge and on time tour
Faryal_L
, Jul 2020
It was an excellent tour, more so because of the amazing guide, Maritza. I am so happy she was the one showing our group the Acropolis. She had good knowledge and was very considerate and good company at the same time. She even took many photos, without asking. I was very impressed by the level of courtesy and professionalism of the tour guide. Am very happy with my choice of the tour company, which was a random selection I made on Viator. I hope to continue using this company thanks to Maritza.
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excellent tour, highly recommended
Sophie_M
, Jul 2020
Marissa's tour of the Acropolis was fantastic, we had a small group ear pieces so we could hear and perfect timing out of the midday sun. The info provided was very interesting and we all enjoyed it including our 15 and 12 year olds
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Fantastic Greece
Mark J
, Nov 2019
Much better than if we had gone alone
ronakp430
, Oct 2019
My wife and I traveled to Greece in early September and purchased this walking tour as part of seeing the ruins. We ran a little late but they were very accommodating and had someone wait for us while the rest of the tour started. It hasn’t really begun and climb to the ruins so that was good
Overall it was very very informative and being in a small/medium group helped a lot as you were able to listen to the guide and take it all in. Beware as there is a good amount of walking to do but that’s the case with the ruins in general, not just This tour. It was definitely worth it and we were happy with it
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Absolutely amazing.
donnasB1611IA
, Oct 2019
We found Christo’s to be extremely informative. Loved the computer dictions that he had in a book to show us of what it would have looked like when it was built. Answered all our questions and was great about giving us time to see everything on the way up! Marie Met us at the platform terminal where we were instructed to and they were great. It was raining that day and rain ponchos were provided. Loved that! Would completely recommend this company. I had done a bit of research myself before going but had we not taken the tour I wouldn’t have know what I was seeing. So worth the money!
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The guided tour Akropolis.
mail4lith
, Oct 2019
Very disappointed we had to pay again for the entrance of the Akropolis..
We payed 34 euro p.p. for the guided tour. What can you do with a guided tour if you cannot enter the museum.
And we had asked it on the phone. The visit was far to expensive!! 108 euro for 2 persons!
Response from Host , Oct 2019
Thank you for your feedback and we are sorry there was a misunderstanding.
You indeed paid for the tour and there is an option to book your tour with entrance tickets or not. Clearly on the voucher you book the tour without entrance tickets so since you did not have them you had to pay them to enter to Acropolis. So you did not have to pay again something you did not have it originally. This is very clear on the voucher and on the booking page of the tour as long as the price and what includes. Acropolis museum is a different sight. A different tour and completely difference entrance ticket. That is the museum of Acropolis doesn’t mean has the same ticket. Is actually out of the Acropolis monuments sight. So pricing of entrance tickets and policy of them have nothing to do with the tour but with the policies of Ministry of Culture of Greece.
Tour takes place with a professional licensed your guide. In a small group, we provide you cold water and we organize everything to skip the lines and avoid heat and crowds in an ancient sight.
Thank you again and sorry if you missed these details as they are printed on your voucher and the product page. We hope to welcome you back.
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