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1 hour
Day Trips & Excursions
Athens

Acropolis & Parthenon Tickets with Audio Guide

At a Glance

Type
Day Trips & Excursions
Duration
1 hour
Rating
4.4/5 (38672)
Price
From $39/person
Meeting Point
Athens, Athens
Cancellation
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Highlights

  • This ticket gives you access to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, its iconic landmarks, and more, with options for guided tours, self-guided visits, and multilingual audio guides.
  • Explore the Temple of Athena Nike, Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus, and Erechtheion, learning about their construction, role in ancient Athens, and the myths that shaped Greek history.
  • Opt for a multilingual audio guide to explore at your own pace, or join a guided tour for expert commentary that brings the ruins to life with historical context and compelling stories.
  • Upgrade your ticket to include the Acropolis Museum, where you can see the original Caryatids, Parthenon sculptures, and everyday artifacts from ancient Athenian life.

Tour Details

From the Acropolis to the Ancient Agora, see Athens’ most legendary sites with a guided tour or explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Getting started Your visit begins at the Acropolis, where you’ll either meet your guide at the designated entry point or start your self-guided tour with an audio guide. If you’ve chosen a guided tour, your expert will introduce the site's history before leading you through this ancient citadel. What to expect The Acropolis Walk through the Propylaea, the grand gateway to the Acropolis, and soak in sweeping views of Athens.

Explore the Parthenon, the crown jewel of classical Greece, as you learn about its construction, famous sculptures, and how it evolved over time. Visit the Erechtheion, known for its elegant Caryatid columns, and the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddess of victory. Your guide (or audio tour) will share the myths behind these temples, including Athena and Poseidon's legendary rivalry for Athens. Head down to the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of Greek drama, where ancient playwrights once staged their works.

Stop by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman amphitheater still hosting performances today. Acropolis Museum (optional) Upgrade your ticket to explore artifacts from the Acropolis, including the original Caryatids, the Parthenon Marbles, and the Frieze of the Parthenon. Visit the museum’s underground excavation, where an ancient Athenian neighborhood is preserved beneath glass floors. Old Town (Plaka) (optional) Opt for an Athens Old Town audio guide to explore Plaka’s historic streets, Byzantine churches, and local tavernas while learning about the city’s evolution.

What's Included

  • Timed entry to the Acropolis
  • 2-hour expert-guided tour (based on option selected)
  • Self-guided tour of the Acropolis (based on option selected)
  • Historian-crafted audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish & Italian (based on option selected)
  • Athens Old Town (Plaka) audio guide (based on option selected)
  • Entry to Acropolis Museum (based on option selected)
  • Offline access, audio narration & an online map (based on option selected)
  • The Acropolis
  • The Parthenon
  • Temple of Athena Nike

Not Included

  • Transfers
  • Food & drinks
  • Mobile device for audio app

Is This Tour Worth It?

This day trips & excursions activity is well-reviewed at 4.4/5 across 38672 reviews, running 1 hour from $39 per person.

Best For

Families
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.4/5
  • +17 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 38672 ratings
  • +Booked through Headout

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