City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum
Join a 5-hour guided tour of Athens and visit the Acropolis and its museum, one of the most important museums of the capital of Greece – ideal for those who want to discover the best of Athens in just a few hours!
Description
Hop on an air-conditioned bus and set off on a panoramic sightseeing tour by bus of the most important monuments of Athens.
The bus will drive past beautiful buildings and squares, including Syntagma Square, the National Garden, the Arch of Hadrian, St Paul’s Anglican Church, the Parliament House, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Dionysius, the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library.
After stopping briefly at the Panathenaic Stadium, you'll continue the tour past Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Next, you'll hop off the bus and embark on a guided tour of the world-famous Acropolis, a symbol of Athens. Once inside, you’ll visit the beautiful monuments of Ancient Greece, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea, before having around 30 minutes of free time to explore at your own pace.
Once you descend the “highest point”, you'll head to the Acropolis Museum, the most important museum of Athens. Follow your knowledgeable English-speaking guide and discover the most important works of art and their history!
Hotel pickup
The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most hotels in Athens. Click on the following link to see the hotels in Athens that include pickup option:
You'll be sent an email with the meeting point information in the event that it's not possible for us to collect you from your hotel.
Museum entry: children
From the 1st of April 2020, the price of museum entry is not included in the price for children from outside the E.U. between 4 and 12 years old. This price is 50% of the full adult price (i.e. €10 for the Acropolis site and €5 for the Acropolis museum), to be paid at the start of the tour.
Children from the E.U. and children under 4 of all nationalities do not have to pay. Children should have a form of identification with them at all times to accredit their age and nationality.
Price
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Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off (in centrally located hotels)
Official English–speaking guide
Transport by luxury bus
Admission ticket to the Acropolis
Admission ticket to the Acropolis Museum
Not included
Admission ticket to the Acropolis and museum for children from 5 to 12 years old who are non EU residents (15 EUR per person).
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - ¿Podemos llevar equipaje durante la excursión?
A - Sí.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - All Civitatis activities go through a selection process. Within our listings, you won't find two equal activities offered by different providers: we simply take the company with the best reviews and quality and stick with that one. If our users start leaving negative reviews on an activity, we understand that something is off, and we contact the provider to establish a solution. If this situation persists, we look for another company that responds to our commitment to excellence. That's why doing an activity with Civitatis means getting it right every time and ending up satisfied with the service.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
