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Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English
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What's Included
Local licensed English-speaking guide
Athens guide magazine
Athens map
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Small Group tour
Entrance fee to Acropolis (20 €/adult) depending on the option you choose; paid in cash on the spot.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Departure & Return
Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli , Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athina 117 42, Greece
Acropoli , Athens 117 42, GreeceAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- BABY STROLLERS are not allowed on the Acropolis archaeological site and there is no cloakroom at the side entrance we use to enter. For your own convenience, it is recommended to use a baby pouch instead of a baby stroller.
- ENTRANCE FEES (Depending on the option you choose they can be included or NOT included):from April 1st to October 31st: Adults 25+: 20 euros . Reduced prices apply for youth 6 - 24 years old, senior EU citizens (65+) and infants are entitled to a free entrance
- ENTRANCE FEES (Depending on the option you choose they can be included or NOT included): from November 1st to March 31st: Adults 25+: 10 euros, youth 6 - 24 years old, senior European citizens (65+) and infants & youth (Eu citizens) are entitled to a free entrance
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- If you are entitled to a reduced entrance at the site, then a valid ID or Passport is required for verification of age and nationality at the sites.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
- Bring a bottle of water
- Dress according to weather
- The Covid19 Measures set by the Greek Government frequently change. Thus, it is advisable to check local restrictions applicable to indoor and outdoor activities.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- OPERATED BY Athens Walking Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience 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 sanitization during Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Skip the Line Acropolis of Athens Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "The Acropolis has a very rough terrain and some of the stone has been worn slick and can be very treacherous especially for those with knee or ankle problems." See review
- "If you arrive early you can do some shopping on the street or sit down and have something to eat." See review
- "A note of caution should be made that the tour is rigorous and lengthy, requiring a long climb over slabs of stone and marble on narrow paths." See review
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It was pretty OK.
ShiMin_X
, Aug 2022
The tour was certainly informative. I learnt a lot from the guide, Stella. Her photos aided in explaining concepts and highlighted Athens' ancient history. I got lost from the group that I was assigned to at the start of the tour, so I missed out on some commentary, but it was, overall, an educational experience.
Unlucky. Tour guide was not speaking English.
Alice_W
, Aug 2022
Superb
Caoimhe_N
, Aug 2022
The guide was superb, generous with her time. She had to stand in at last minute fir a sick colleague and we were really glad she did.
History at its best.
Srecko_K
, Aug 2022
Short but exciting mind traveling to the unique democratic era of the greek (european, world) history.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Magical
Austin_C
, Aug 2022
We had a little bit of a mix up locating our tour but we managed to get on the next one thanks to the tour guide helping. It was very nice to skip the line because it was long and seeing the history behind and also seeing the Acropolis was worth it. It was very windy up top so careful with your hat.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Must do tour
Hakob_H
, Aug 2022
Learn a lot and enjoy yourself on the Acropolis tour!
Anna_T
, Aug 2022
Bucket list Acropolis tour exceeds expectation
Rachel_W
, Aug 2022
Due to my poor map reading my son and I were a few minutes late, but I was very impressed with how the team accommodated us , ensuring we joined the group quickly and with ease. Our guide was Hermes. His English was impeccable and his commentary was amusing and informative in equal measure. The pace was gentle, which I was grateful for, particularly as I have a respiratory condition. We stopped regularly in the shade to receive further insights from Hermes, which was very welcome given the intense heat, and therefore reached the summit with welcome ease. A bucket list highlight to our trip to Athens. Special thanks to Hermes.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
And very special thanks to you, dear Rachel, for this wonderful narrative of your experience with us. Your amazing words are our greatest reward, and the reason we do what we do. We love being of service to lovely guests like you, and hope we can host you again soon. Have a brilliant day!
Walked more than 20 mins...
Marc_Z
, Aug 2022
Walked more than 20 mins in 90 degree weather looking for redemption stand and never found it. Ended up re buying tickets directly at ticket booth. When you book and pay directly with aviator, you should receive a QR code for entry. I am requesting a refund. Other viator experiences have been great.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
We are terribly sorry you had a frustrating experience, however there must have been some confusion, and we do take such incidents very seriously. Unfortunately, we have no record or recollection of your experience with us, nor can we verify anything about your booking. Moreover, we are not a ticket office, we are tour providers. That is, we do not sell tickets to sites, we merely provide tickets to our guests as part of inclusive experiences. Therefore, we would like to investigate this issue further. Please contact us asap by email or telephone, so that we can resolve this matter. Have a good day.
Greek Trip
Spencer_B
, Jul 2022
The tour guy was exceptional, she made the trip very memorable . Doing the sites by yourself I feel you would miss out on the history and stories behind the item. I would recommend that anyone visiting one of these historical sites using a tour guide makes it so much better experience
We were unable to find...
susana_b
, Jul 2022
We were unable to find the group since our ship did not dock on time. They sent us on wild goose chase to find them. Never did.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Hello Susana! We understand that such a situation can be really frustrating and unpleasant. However, we are extremely punctual with our tours. We usually avoid any delays, because that could cause a domino effect with all of our other tours within the day. When guests are for some reason late, we try to accommodate them either by giving them directions over the phone how to find their guide and the group, or by having a member of our operations team waiting for them at the meeting point. We would appreciate it if you could send us a message giving us some more details regarding the wild goose chase you mention. We always try to do everything in our power to assist our late guests not to lose their tour. We are very sorry we did not succeed in your case, and we hope you will give us one more chance to host you in the future. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Well paced and informative.
Rita_M
, Jul 2022
Easy to hear and informative. Guide walked and spoke at a nice pace. We stopped in areas with shade. Easy to find meeting location very close to entrance. Convenient to buy tickets through tour to skip the long line for tickets.
Perfect tour
Justin_H
, Jul 2022
We loved Vicky! She was the best and it was just perfect! The time was just right- the info was perfect and she had a great personality!
Highly Recommend in Athens!!
Peter_L
, Jul 2022
Alexis was an excellent tour guide! He has a wealth of information and an answer to every question. He was attentive to keeping our group together and in shade as much as possible. The headsets that each tour participant wore to hear Alexis speak worked perfectly! Highly recommend this walking tour!
Family on Acropolis
lameese_A
, Jul 2022
Great fast tour of only the Parthenon sitting on Acropolis . Had a hard time getting there from port as address was weird but Dorina our guide was freat
Worth it!
Jessica_O
, Jul 2022
Our guide was very knowledgeable. Totally worth being able to skip the line. The lines were long and it was very crowded. Go early in the morning.
Compassionate and brilliant tour guide & friendly staff
Brooke_B
, Jul 2022
The tour guide was amazing! She was very passionate about everything she spoke about. We had some senior citizens in our group and she was so patient with them as we climbed up to the Parthenon. It was a fun experience that was one I’ll never forget! We also showed up to the wrong meeting spot, but the company quickly rescheduled us to another time slot so that we could still get the tour- amazing
Take this tour!
Maria_V
, Jul 2022
Excellent tour
Alexis_G
, Jul 2022
We don’t do guided tours normally but doing the acropolis without a guide would’ve been insane. Effie was great.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Hurried tour given from a distance
Neeta_V
, Jul 2022
This was a quick "drive by" guided tour. By the time we entered through the ticket scan entry to the end of the tour, it was a little more than 60 minutes. The check in process was a bit disorganized and took some time before we even left that area. Our guide was nice, but we viewed everything from a distance and she pointed and gave context. She opted not to use the audio devices the tour company had and we noticed other guides giving context as they moved through the crowded spaces. Our group waited until we got to a space we could gather. Even once we got to the level of the parthenon, she stood far away and spoke and told us to walk through on our own. We saw other tour guides at the parthenon with their groups. She told us she always goes overtime, but wrapped up a couple of minutes early even though we got a late start. We walked through on our own before we left and realized we could have gotten closer to some of the main spots and some sections were not covered at all. We felt like there was so much information that could have been shared even in the 90 minute advertised time frame. If you want a very quick high level tour from a distance, this would be suitable. It was not what we expected based on the description. We have done many guided tours over the years, and this was probably the most rushed and thin on context.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
We regret to hear about your unsatisfactory experience, Neeta, and thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our tour guides are usually 'accused' of sharing too much information, and for taking too long, and not the other way around. Indeed there are numerous monuments on the Acropolis, and this tour of 90 minutes covers enough for someone who wants to get much more than a simple overview, but less than a fully detailed lecture on classical architecture and art. We would not describe the specific experience as a "very quick high level tour from a distance", though, under any circumstances, and we are very sorry if it felt this way. Please contact us as soon as you can by email or sms to discuss this further; we would really appreciate it. We look forward to talking to you soon, and have a delightful day!
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