Acropolis
- Address:Attiki, Athens
- Hours:Open daily 8am - 7pm (to 5 pm in winter)
- Admission:Adults: € 12
Must-Do Experience, Tip - Packing, Tip - Weather, UNESCO Heritage Site, Monument - Historical, Ruin - Ancient
Acropolis Reviews
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The trip lasted only 3hrs and 30 mins. The bus drove past most of the sights without halting or stopping so most of the time you were hopping inside the bus from one side to another trying to get a good view or a photo. The new acropolis musuem and the acropolis itself were the only parts covered extensively. The knowledge of the tour guide was quite good and appreciable. But sadly the same cannot be said about the half day tour. Definitely not worth the money I spent. I was expecting a lot more and frankly was quiet disappointed with the tour. The next time I'd probably explore it on my own.
This was a very useful tour for the first time visitor, as it provided orientation of the main city sights aboard the coach, as well as extensive visits to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum. Our guide was very well-informed about all aspects of the tour, and provided fascinating detail during the visits to the Acropolis and the Museum.
This tour could have been better. At the Olympic Stadium our guide didn't even get off the bus, just said you have 10 minutes to be back on the bus. At the Parliment we had 4 minutes, which wasn't enough time to take photos, or see the changing of the guard, no we were also told nothing about the tomb of the unknown soldier, and again our guide didn't even get off the bus. Than at the Acropolis Museum we only saw a couple of sections, and than told we have 15 minutes to look around. At the Parthenon our guide spent
maybe 15 minutes talking, than told us you have 20 minutes to look around than head for the bus. I think this tour would have been much better if it wasn't cut an hour shorter due to waiting around on the bus for an hour and a half for people that were late. When you have other paying customers, that pay for a half day
tour, and you delay that tour of twenty people because your waiting for two.... But still end the tour at the orginal end time, we are than jipped out of the service we paid for.
This tour was a perfect introduction to the city, and a great way to understand the history of this city! The guide pointed out things we would not have noticed if we had been walking around the city, and really brought it to life. Even though it was really warm outside, the guide made sure we were walking or standing in shaded areas and it was a really relaxed stroll around the city, gardens, and Acropolis. The guide also had photos to really help us understand the history of Greece.
I really enjoyed this tour, the sites visited were increadible. Specially the Acropolis, you really can't miss it! The guide was very knowledgable and showed us the main highlights of Athens. The weather was very nice, and we did the whole tour on walk, which was very nice. Really worth it, was a great experience!
I really enjoyed this tour, the sites are amazing. Specially the Acropolis, you really can't miss it. It was very convenient because we were picked up at the hotel and taken to the main sites by coach. The entrance to the Acropolis was included, so we didn't have to queue to get the ticket. Really worth it, was a great experience!
Great tour to go on, guide walked us through most of the big sites and then up into the Acropolis itself. Maybe there was a bit much talk of the history when I would rather be exploring. Did not know that we had to buy tickets to enter the sites on the day.
We happened to book this tour on a day that the staff at the acropolis were on strike, so in fact we could not go into the acropolis itself. Our tour guide took the opportunity to walk us around many other great sights in Athens, such as the palace and the Olympic stadium. He also took us to the top of a hill overlooking the acropolis and gave us the briefing that we would have had if we were in there, so in fact we ended up with a much better tour than we had even hoped for. I would highly recommend this tour!
Our guide accompanied us on the entiire tour,
even climbed to the top of the very steep
Acropolis hill to visit the Parthenon. She
was very knowledgeable about Athens.
A good tour. Focuses mainly on the acropolis. Tour guide was great
We had a great time at the Acropolis and museum. Our guide was extremely informative.
Very good tour. We lucked out as well because there was a strike the day before, so Acropolis was closed!! As a result, the site was PACKED with tourists from the cruises (including us). Our guide Dorrina (not sure about the spelling) was excellent. She spoke slowly and clearly on all the explanations, and she even provided great instructions for our commute afterwards. Much appreciated for on our own travelers like us! I would recommend this tour to anyone on their first trip to Athens.
Our guide was very good. She was patient, informative and tried to make sure we all understood what she was saying. The tour of the museum was a little rushed but with the time limits that is to be expected. I would recommend the tour if you want to learn more about the ancient greeks. If you just want a photo at the Acropolis you probably are better off without a tour.
Our tour guide Theodora very good. Good way to see Athens. She had helpful hints for our stay in Athens.
Only disappointment was had to pay extra 12 euro per person to go into Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Not much point in going on walk if you can not enter sites without paying. Extra costs should have been added to and included in initial price.
Tour guide wasn't the best. Acropolis was amazing! Wish we had more time though as the guide talked a little too much and took away from our time. Museum was nice.
