City Tour and Acropolis Museum
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- Hotel pick up
Join a 5-hour guided tour of Athens and visit one of the most important museums of the capital of Greece accompanied by a professional guide. This tour is ideal for those who wish to discover the best of Athens in a few hours.
Itinerary
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 will continue the tour past Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Next, you will hop off the bus and embark on a guided tour of the world-famous Acropolis, 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 will 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 pick-up
The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from most hotels in Athens. Click on the following link to see the hotels in Athens that include pick-up option:
Hotel with pick-up option in Athens
You will be sent an email with the meeting point information in the event that it is impossible for us to collect you from your hotel.
Price
More Information
Duration
5 hours
Language
The tour includes an English speaking guide, but the tour can sometimes be carried out in two languages.
Included
Hotel pick up 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?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
You can book up to 2 days before (Athens local time) if there are still places available.
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - ¿Podemos llevar equipaje durante la excursión?
A - Sí.
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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.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
