Acropolis Parthenon Tickets with Optional Audio Guide

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.

Acropolis Parthenon Tickets with Optional Audio Guide

Discover the Acropolis on this sightseeing tour that includes access to the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus, Erechtheion, and more. This ticket offers guided tours or self-guided visits, with an option for multilingual audio guides in 15 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Greek, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, and Turkish. The Acropolis covers approximately 3 hectares of land at the heart of Athens, rising about 70 meters above sea level, providing stunning views of the city below. Your visit will last around three hours, allowing ample time to explore all major landmarks in detail. With over 50 million visitors annually, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Greece’s most popular tourist attractions and a symbol of classical civilization.

Explore Temple of Athena Nike

Your tour stops at the Temple of Athena Nike where guests can admire its intricate friezes depicting scenes from Greek mythology. Built around 420 BC, this small temple measures approximately 5 x 8 meters and stands as a testament to ancient Athenian architecture. The temple is located on the southwest corner of the Acropolis, offering panoramic views of the city below. Visitors typically spend about 15 minutes here, learning about its construction under Kallikrates and the significance of Athena Nike in Greek religion. Unlike other temples dedicated to Athena, this one uniquely focuses on her role as a goddess of victory, making it stand out among similar structures in Athens.

Discover Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus

At the Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus, guests can walk through the remains of one of the earliest and largest theaters in the world. Built around 500 BC, this theater originally had a seating capacity for over 17,000 spectators, making it an important venue for ancient Greek drama performances. The diameter of the orchestra is approximately 26 meters, while the stage building was about 8 meters wide and 13 meters deep. Visitors usually spend around 20 minutes exploring this site, learning about its historical significance in hosting plays by Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus. Unlike modern theaters, the Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus was carved directly into the rock face of the Acropolis hill, making it unique compared to other ancient performance venues.

Visit Erechtheion

Your tour continues at the Erechtheion where visitors can marvel at its iconic Caryatids and Porch of the Maidens. Constructed in 421 BC during the Peloponnesian War, this temple measures approximately 11 x 7 meters with a height of about 13 meters. The building features six maidens supporting the south porch and houses sacred relics including the olive wood statue of Athena Polias and Poseidon's trident. Visitors typically spend around 25 minutes here, learning about its role in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Unlike other temples on the Acropolis, the Erechtheion uniquely combines elements of both Doric and Ionic architectural styles, making it a standout structure among similar sites.

Acropolis Museum

Your tour concludes at the Acropolis Museum where guests can view original Caryatids, Parthenon sculptures, and everyday artifacts from ancient Athenian life. Opened in 2009, this museum covers an area of approximately 14,000 square meters with over 5,000 objects on display, including the famous Parthenon Marbles. Visitors usually spend around one hour here, exploring exhibits that span more than a thousand years of history. Unlike other museums in Athens, the Acropolis Museum is uniquely designed to reflect the architecture and aesthetics of ancient Greek temples, providing an immersive experience for visitors.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Parthenon at Acropolis
• Visit Temple of Athena Nike with historical context
• Walk through Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus ruins
• Marvel at Erechtheion and its Caryatids sculptures
• Access multilingual audio guide in 15 languages
• Enjoy guided tour for expert commentary on history
• Upgrade ticket to include Acropolis Museum exhibits
• Discover everyday artifacts from ancient Athenian life

Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and tourists, this sightseeing tour provides an immersive experience through landmark exploration. The three-hour format allows you to visit Parthenon, explore Temple of Athena Nike, walk through Theater of Dionysus Eleuthereus ruins, marvel at Erechtheion Caryatids sculptures, and discover the Acropolis Museum exhibits, giving you a comprehensive understanding of Athens' classical heritage while enjoying its iconic landmarks.