Acropolis Tour: Early Bird Access to Parthenon

Join our Early Bird Acropolis Tour and beat the heat and crowds! Explore iconic monuments, enjoy panoramic views, and learn fascinating myths and historical facts.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Acropolis of Athens - Majestically situated above Athens, the Acropolis is an ancient citadel on a rocky hill, inviting visitors to explore iconic temples like the Parthenon and discover the origins of Western civilization.
  • Propylaea - The Propylaea serves as the entrance gate to the Acropolis, impressively framed by a marble structure that…
What's Included
  • Professional local licensed guide
  • Skip-the-ticket line service
  • Earsets to better hear the guide
  • Athens Map
  • Athens Guide magazine for ideas on things to do
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees (can be booked as an option at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Food and beverages
Additional Information

Embark on our Early Bird Acropolis Tour to stay ahead of the heat and the masses. Starting our journey from the primary entrance, we’ll make a beeline for the Parthenon and get a closer look at the well-known Caryatids at the Erechteion. With our certified guide offering intriguing stories and historical details about these legendary landmarks, relish…

Location
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ACROPOLIS MAIN ENTRANCE Our staff, holding the orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you at the main Acropolis Entrance, across the canteen. Please be at the meeting 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_m
Jul 17, 2025
Beat the Crowds!!! Worth every penny!!! - A must do. Our guide was stationed at the front of the line and enabled us to get first glimpse of the day of the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena! Not to mention ruin we beat the heat!!!
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Collee_t
Jul 15, 2025
Highly recommend - Great tour. Well organized and the guide was fantastic. The first tour of the day allowed us to get ahead of the heat and crowds. Highly recommend.
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James_q
Jul 11, 2025
Morning at the Acropolis - Very easy to book online and great reminders and instructions for finding the tour. Fantastic to è guide with a wealth of knowledge.
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Melissa_c
Jul 11, 2025
Don't miss out on this tour! - Rina was our tour guide and she was so I credibly knowledgable! She walked us through the entire acropolis site and had so much information about all the ruins and artifacts we saw. One of the best tours we've ever been on! Going in the morning was the best because there weren't nearly as many people as there were earlier and the sun wasn't as hot.
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Mandy
Jul 9, 2025
Great walking tour in Athens - A lovely walking tour with our informative guide, Dionysus! He made it all so easy especially with the intense heat even that early in the morning. A great person with a cool sense of humour!
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Annamarie_t
Jul 9, 2025
First access was so good in the summer! - Great tour! I loved that we were one of the first groups in the the Acropolis. The tour guide took us too the top, have us time to take photos without the crowds and then the tour begins. The crowds build up quick, so little bit of time with less crowds was such a nice treat! If you're there in the summer, bring more water than you think you need, a mini fan and a hat. It was a hot one! A lot of great information, would highly recommend!
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Korina_s
Jul 8, 2025
Skip the line - Fantastic . We got in early . And our wonderful tour guide explained so much to us . Her knowledge was incredible . You won’t be disappointed .
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Maryam_n
Jul 6, 2025
Unforgettable First Access to the Acropolis – A Must-Do Tour! - This early morning Acropolis tour with Andrea was absolutely exceptional! Getting first access to the site was a game changer—cooler temperatures, peaceful surroundings, and zero crowds. We had the Parthenon practically to ourselves, which made the experience even more magical. Andrea was the perfect guide—deeply knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. She brought the history and mythology of the Acropolis to life with stories that were both educational and captivating. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does. The pace of the tour was perfect, with plenty of time to take in the views, ask questions, and snap amazing photos before the rush began. If you want to truly experience the Acropolis, not just visit it, this tour is the way to go. Thank you, Andrea, for a morning we’ll never forget!
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Gerald_g
Jul 6, 2025
Best the crowds! - So great to get into the acropolis before the crowds hit. This was a great company, great tour. Andrea was the best!
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Leiannandmark_w
Jul 4, 2025
Magical. Go to this... - Magical. Go to this ‘first in’ tour. You miss the crazy crowd. By the time you are ready to leave, the crowds are making their way up.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).