Athens Morning City Tour: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum

Athens Morning Sightseeing Tour: Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

Discover the highlights of ancient and modern Athens on an Athens Morning Sightseeing Tour with guided visits to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.

Travel through central Athens with a professional licensed English-speaking guide. See famous city landmarks, stop at the Panathenaic Stadium and explore the monuments of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis.

The tour includes entrance tickets to the Acropolis Archaeological Site and Acropolis Museum. It also includes transportation by air-conditioned coach and hotel transfer service from selected locations in Athens.

Athens City Sightseeing

First, begin with a sightseeing drive through central Athens. Along the way, see how ancient monuments, neoclassical buildings and modern landmarks stand side by side.

See Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Evzones. You will also pass the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens, the National Library and Hadrian’s Arch.

Next, see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the largest temples of the ancient world. Construction began in the 6th century BC. Roman Emperor Hadrian completed the temple in 131–132 AD.

Panathenaic Stadium

Afterward, make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro.

The site has hosted athletic events since ancient times. In 1896, the marble stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games. Today, it remains one of the best-known landmarks in Athens.

The Acropolis of Athens

Next, continue to the Acropolis of Athens. It is one of the world’s most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With your professional guide, explore the monuments of 5th-century BC Athens. These include the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Caryatids.

Then, see the Parthenon. The Athenians built it between 447 and 432 BC during the age of Pericles. They dedicated the temple to Athena, the patron goddess of the city.

In addition, enjoy panoramic views across Athens from the Acropolis. Your guide will explain the history, architecture and importance of the ancient city.

The Slopes of the Acropolis

During the visit, see important monuments around the slopes of the Sacred Rock. These include the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus.

Both monuments played an important role in music, theatre and public life in ancient Athens.

Acropolis Museum

After visiting the Acropolis, continue to the Acropolis Museum, located near the archaeological site.

The museum opened in 2009. Its collections display and protect archaeological finds from the Acropolis and its surrounding slopes.

Explore important exhibits from the Archaic and Classical periods. Highlights include the original Caryatids from the Erechtheion and sculptures connected with the Temple of Athena Nike.

Finally, visit the Parthenon Gallery. Here, you can see surviving parts of the Parthenon’s sculptural decoration, including sections of the frieze, metopes and pediments.

Why Choose This Athens Morning Tour?

This Athens Morning Sightseeing Tour is ideal for visitors who want to see the city’s main highlights in one morning.

Combine a panoramic city tour, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. In addition, a professional licensed guide, entrance tickets and hotel transfer service from selected locations in Athens are included.