Athens City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum
Description
This activity combines a panoramic bus tour of Athens with a guided visit of the Acropolis and its Museum.
Activity Details
We will meet at 26 Athanasiou Diakou Street for a panoramic tour of the centre of Athens.
During the bus route, we will pass significant sites, including Syntagma Square, the National Garden, Hadrian's Arch, St. Paul's Church, the House of Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Catholic Cathedral, the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, the National Library, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Zappeion, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
The tour includes a visit to the Acropolis, where we will see iconic monuments such as the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Propylaea. After this visit, we will have approximately 30 minutes of free time.
Following our time at the Acropolis, we will stop at the Acropolis Museum, where we will provide insights into its key works.
The total duration of the activity is about 5 hours, concluding in the Acropolis area.
What's included
- Transport by minibus or bus
- English–speaking guide
- Admission ticket to the Acropolis
- Admission ticket to the Acropolis Museum
What's 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)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Schedule & Meeting Point
15 minutes before the indicated time, please go to the following location in Athens: Key Tours offices, located at 26 Athanasiou Diakou Street, Athens 11743.
The nearest metro station, located only 3 minutes walk away, is Acropolis. This stop is on the M2 line, the red line.
Children Info
All children must bring an identity card or passport in order to benefit from free and discounted tickets. Children aged between 4 and 12 who are residents of a non-EU country must pay 15EUR in cash to enter the Acropolis and the Museum.
Partial Closures
Please note that the monuments in Greece close during the following dates due to a local holiday:
- January 1
- March 25
- April 12
- May 1
- December 25
- December 26
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