Athens · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Phone-delivered Acropolis ticket for timed entry, plus Old Town audio or an optional live guide to help you understand the Parthenon.
“Recommend arriving at the north entrance at 7:45 to beat the crowds 🙂”
Skip-the-line Athens Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour with an English guide, expert stories, and earphones, about 3 to 4 hours.
“Giota was great, really knew her stuff. She brought it all to life and her Athens timeline helped put things in perspective. We did Acropolis and museum, if you have the time I would probably do in separate tours, it's a lot to take in. Overall really enjoyed the tour and would recommend.”
Athens Acropolis and Parthenon guided walk with a licensed local guide, personal headsets, key stops, and top-of-the-citadel views.
“Excellent tour .. well planned with good breaks and we were with a 2 year toddler but still it was quite doable . The guide had good knowledge and information about the Acropolis and it was very fascinating.”
Ride the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon, with a 6-language audio guide and a sunset-focused schedule.
“Grieselda our guide truly cared for us to be safe and have a quality experience. She made extra efforts to recognize us and communicate with us”
Full-day, carbon-neutral Athens to Delphi tour with guided ruins and museum, plus Arachova lunch and mountain views, with headset audio.
“Lover this trip! Delphi sits beautifully in the mountains, the view is spectacular and the site and museum are very interesting. Our guide and driver were fab!”
Walk the Acropolis with an archaeologist guide, see the Parthenon and key hilltop sites, then learn even more at the New Acropolis Museum.
“We had a great time walking up to the Acropolis hill with our guide, George. He provided us a lot of good background as we ascended the hill, passing the theater and ancient hospital ruins. He showed us the Parthenon and Erechtheion atop the hill, and told us who built them and why. George provided the history after construction that led to their current appearance, before leading us back down to the Acropolis Museum for a short tour. An amazing site, with so much to take in, was made even better by George’s knowledge and passion for Athens history and culture. Thank you!”
Acropolis e-ticket with timed entry and offline audio guide. Save time, learn the myths, and optionally add top Athens museums and sites.
“I liked that Simon really wanted to get to know everyone and kept us engaged. He was knowledgeable and made the stories interesting.”
Skip-the-line Acropolis walk with a licensed archaeologist guide, wireless hearing devices, and Parthenon views. Optional Acropolis Museum add-on.
“Fascinating guide and archaeological knowledge at her fingertips. Captivating”
Delphi day trip from Athens with VR audio guide at the Sanctuary of Apollo, museum time, and mountain village stops from about $30.
“Delphi is an amazing experience and possibly the most evocative of ngelaall the visits available from Athens: no matter how many times I have heard these stories, seeing where it all took place and with the excellent descriptions from our guide Angela, it was truly special. It was unfortunate that we were delayed for hours in the Athens traffic on our return - likely a regular occurrence - but that was out of anyone's control and, whilst testing my patience, did not detract from this superb experience.!”
Skip queues on a 3-hour small-group Acropolis and Museum guided tour with timed tickets and headsets, focused on the Parthenon.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. They gave us plenty of time to explorer and was considerate for multiple WC stops”
Skip the lines at Athens Acropolis Museum with optional phone audio guide and Plaka audio. See Caryatids and Parthenon Marbles.
“We went early before it got really busy so that was really good. I would have liked to see more posters for sale.”
Pre-booked timed Acropolis entry plus optional self-guided audio in multiple languages, including an optional Plaka audio walk.
“Amazing experience. Got see see so mich historical sites and audio guide was helpful.”
Official English day trip from Athens to Delphi with guided ruins, Delphi Museum highlights, optional lunch, and Arachova photo stop.
“Yes it’s a long day but well worth it especially with a fabulous guide like Eleni and our wonderful safe driver. Delphi was brought to life and our group from all over the world were captivated with the stories, scenery and ruins. The 5 course lunch was authentic, tasty and fresh.”
Small-group Acropolis tour with skip-the-line tickets, licensed guide, and headsets. Parthenon views of Athens in 2 hours.
“The information was insightful, and we appreciate it all of the detail and inclusion!”
Early 8:00 access to the Acropolis with a small-group guide, straight to the Parthenon, earsets included, plus views and Dionysus Theatre.
“Fantastic experience! The early morning wake-up was so worth it. We arrived just as the sun was rising, casting a golden light over the Acropolis. Our small group of 14 made it feel personal and intimate. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history to life in such a rich and engaging way. Seeing the Parthenon with the scaffolding recently removed was truly breathtaking. The highlight of my trip to Athens. Highly recommend!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
