Visit one of Athen’s most iconic landmarks, Acropolis Hill, combined a pre-booked e-ticket to the Acropolis Museum. Enjoy access to explore the famous archaeological site and learn about its history with two enticing self-guided audio tours.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy access to the Acropolis Hill and the Acropolis Museum with a pre-booked e-ticket
- Listen to fascinating stories about the archaeological site and the museum
- Marvel at the beauty of the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon and learn about their hidden treasures
- Admire magnificent views of the city
- Gain insight into the life and rituals of ancient Athenians in one of the best-ranked museums in the world
Full description
At your own pace, explore Athen's fascinating Acropolis Hill and accompanying museum with this combination of pre-booked e-tickets and two immersive audio tours, downloadable to your smartphone. Receive your tickets via email, then simply download the self-guided audio tours and you’re all set for your Athens adventure.
Arrive at Acropolis Hill and walk around this uniquely imposing site, through the walls of the Propylaea and the array of grand temples around the site. Visit the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion, and the illustrious Partheon, and listen to countless tales about the divine ancestors of the Athenians as well as the mythical origins of this glorious city. Follow in the footsteps of world-famous historical figures such as Socrates and Pericles, and get a valuable insight into the lives of these ancient Greeks. During the walk, unlock the secrets of ancient masonry and witness the unparalleled excellence of Athenian architecture.
At the Acropolis Museum, allow the exhibits to guide you through the engrossing journey of Athen’s transition to democracy. Enjoy a comprehensive presentation of the evolution of the Ancient Greek style from its early steps to the artistic revolutions of the classical era. Highlights of the museum include the Caryatids and the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon, which excite your imagination with their riveting narratives.
Includes
- Entrance fee/adult e-tickets for the Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis archaeological site
- Pre-booked e-ticket (tickets sent to your email by the tour provider)
- Secure promo codes and instructions to access the tours (sent to your email)
- Two self-guided audio tours for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
- Offline content with 2 offline interactive maps to avoid roaming charges (after downloading app & tours)
- Live guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
There is no meeting point. The first self-guided audio tour for the Acropolis Museum is designed to start from the Acropolis Museum main entrance (Dionysiou Areopagitou 15). The second tour begins at the West Entrance of the Acropolis Hill (Dionusiou Areopagitou Str.).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Headphones
- Charged Smartphone
Not allowed
- Pets
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- After booking, you will receive an email from the local partner with instructions on how to access and download your audio tours
- The tour is not compatible with Windows phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, or iPad Mini 1st generation
- Please ensure you have enough storage space (200-150 MB)
- For Acropolis Hill and Museum: Greek Senior citizens and Senior citizens from EU, 65 + yrs are eligible for reduced admission with current ID to confirm age (they will have to wait in line)
- For Acropolis Museum: under 18 years, non-EU citizens are eligible for reduced admission, but will have to wait in line with current ID
- For Acropolis Hill: 1 April to 31 October children and young people aged between 6 and 25 yrs, from non-European Union countries, are entitled for reduced admission with their passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line