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Greek Museums: The 15 Best Tickets and Tours

28 tours  ·  from $13 a head

At forty degrees a cool gallery stops being the backup plan. The 15 below take in the Acropolis Museum, the Minoan rooms in Heraklion and the rest, with entry prices and the tickets that walk past the queue.

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting at the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

1.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,316 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40Our pick

Walk the Acropolis with a licensed English-speaking guide, visiting the Dionysus Theater, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Nike, and more. Then see original Caryatids, the Parthenon frieze, and excavations at the Acropolis Museum. Guides including Jason, Chrysa, Giota, and Sotos are praised for clear storytelling. Shared and private options are available.

“Brilliant! Jason is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Athens and kept our attention for the whole tour. Lots of walking but because the information was so interesting you hardly realise how far you’ve walked! Not for people with mobility issues!”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour - The Livadia stop breaks up the morning drive
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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

2.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,008 reviews · from $31

Spend 10 hours traveling from Athens to Delphi with a live English or Spanish guide such as Michael, Marianna, or Nikos. Visit the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, and mountain village of Arachova. Expect comfortable transport, headsets, free time, and a long but well-broken-up day.

“The best day trip (I have joined five) so far. Everything went smoothly and was organised. The excellent experience was mostly due to our guide, Nikos' knowledge of ancient greek history and greek mythology. I enjoyed very much his introduction to the places we passed and stories and legends of Greek gods and godnesses.”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting at the Theater of Dionysus
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

3.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,579 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

Meet your English-speaking archaeologist at Porinou 5 for a guided walk up the Acropolis south slope. See the Theater of Dionysus, Herodes Atticus theater, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion, then spend about 90 minutes in the Acropolis Museum. Tickets, hearing devices, and museum entry depend on the option selected.

“We enjoyed the tour a lot. We learned a lot from Alina. Her enthusiasm made the tour joyful. She was kind and careful. Having Acropolis museum complimentary to Acropolis visit is a good choice”

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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum - Passing through the Propylaea
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Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

4.Acropolis monuments & Parthenon Walking Tour with Optional Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,678 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42Top rated

Walk Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed guide, hearing the stories behind the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, and ancient theaters. Choose a ticket option with the Acropolis Museum for a fuller four-hour visit. Guides such as Lisa, Anna, John D, and Dionysios have led past tours, with audio headsets used in larger groups.

“Anna was an excellent guide—both highly professional and genuinely funny. She took great care of the group throughout the experience, ensuring everyone felt comfortable, engaged, and well looked after. Her positive energy and attention to detail made the visit both smooth and enjoyable.”

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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket - Walking up through the Acropolis entrance
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Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

5.Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $165

Meet near the Acropolis metro station for a three-hour guided visit to the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Theatre of Dionysus, and Acropolis Museum. Your guide leads the walk with headsets, timed entry tickets, stories, photos, and practical pacing. Guides such as Eva, Lisa, and Antigone have earned especially warm praise.

“It's something they've never seen before, and it's great to know about history.It's something you shouldn't miss... Excellent tourist guide”

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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide - The lower galleries and life around the Acropolis
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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide

6.Acropolis Museum Ticket with optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,652 reviews · 1 day · from $30Best value

Use a mobile ticket to enter the Acropolis Museum and explore ancient sculptures, everyday objects, Caryatids, and the Parthenon Marbles at your own pace. Add a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian, plus a Plaka audio guide. Go before visiting the Acropolis for useful context.

“Purchasing the tickets and using them at the entrance was a very easy, you get to skip the line and beat the crowds. This museum is amazing, one of the best I’ve been to. I’ve had the privilege to travel quite a bit and this museum is one of the top ones that I’ve been to around the world. The relics, artifacts and history is mind blowing. Equally as amazing is the area underneath the museum, where ruins were found and preserved.”

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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip - Meeting at Karaiskaki Square and getting out of Athens
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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

7.Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Travel from central Athens to Delphi with an archaeologist trip attendant, free WiFi, and an audio guide. You’ll see the sanctuary and museum, then have lunch and free time in Arachova. Guides such as Kostas, Vivian, Vasilis, and Elefteria are praised for clear stories and useful local advice.

“Kostas was a great guide and shared wonderful information about Delphi & Arachova, but also about Greek Mythology and other historical facts to put everything in context. His restaurant suggestions were also spot on for Arachova! Thanks, Kostas!”

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Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option - Walking through the Propylaea and Temple of Athena Nike
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Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option

8.Parthenon & Acropolis Museum with Audio or Live Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,446 reviews · from $70

See the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike with a timed Acropolis ticket, then visit the Acropolis Museum on any day during opening hours. Choose an audio tour in five languages or a live guide option. Bring headphones, water, and comfortable shoes.

“Entry to the attraction was easy & smooth. And the view was amazing! Worth the climb.”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Starting near the Acropolis Metro station
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

9.Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,778 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend three to four hours with an English-speaking licensed guide at Athens’ Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. See the Theater of Dionysus, Herodion, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Parthenon, Caryatids, and original friezes. Guides such as Angel, Maria, Natasha, and Bernie are praised for lively storytelling, humor, and clear answers.

“Extremely informative tour . Guide bought the monuments to life with most ivivid insights demistyfing the ancients! Far better than we could have done on our own .”

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Athens: National Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide - Getting inside with the prepaid ticket
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Athens: National Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

10.National Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,330 reviews · 45 minutes - 4 hours · from $31

Enter Athens’ National Archaeological Museum with an e-ticket, then follow an audio tour in English, French, German, Greek, Italian, or Spanish. Hear stories about the Mask of Agamemnon, Mycenaean gold, the Zeus or Poseidon bronze, and the famous horse rider. You explore independently, using offline maps, text, and narration on your phone.

“We enjoyed the ease of use and easy to follow. We were able to get through the museum on our own without a tour guide and go at our own pace. Not as large as I thought it would be but definitely worth a visit. I am so glad we visited.”

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Athens: Parthenon, Acropolis and Museum Small Group Tour - Meeting at Makrigianni 7 and getting started
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Athens: Parthenon, Acropolis and Museum Small Group Tour

11.Parthenon, Acropolis and Museum Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Meet outside Acropolis Metro Station for a three-hour guided visit to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum. Guides such as Eva, Vicky, Frosso, and Lisa bring Greek mythology, architecture, and daily life into focus. Choose a small group or private option, and book the earliest time you can for thinner crowds.

“Despite huge visitor numbers , our guide covered all aspects and provided all the necessary information to make this a memorable experience.”

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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch - Leaving Athens at 8:20 in the morning
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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

12.Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Explore the Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, Athenian Stoa, and Delphi Museum, then spend time in Arachova. Guides such as John, Dionysis, Iris, and Vangelis bring Greek myths and archaeology to life.

“It was a lot of driving, but Julia was a great guide and kept things fun and interesting. Delphi and the Temple of Apollo were amazing.”

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Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour - Climbing the Acropolis without rushing
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Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

13.Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 944 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Explore Athens’ Acropolis and Parthenon with an English-speaking guide, then connect the ruins to original artifacts in the Acropolis Museum. The 3.5-hour small-group tour includes headsets and optional prepaid tickets. Early departures help with heat and crowds, while guides such as Margarita, Rina, Maria, and Niovi add history, myths, and practical care.

“The tour guide was extremely informative. Her guidance made looking at exhibits with more perspective and appreciation.”

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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with Audio Guide - What the smartphone audio guide adds
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Athens: Acropolis Museum Ticket with Audio Guide

14.Acropolis Museum Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 835 reviews · 1 hour - 270 minutes · from $30

Explore the Acropolis Museum at your own pace with a pre-booked e-ticket and optional smartphone audio guide from Clio Muse Tours. Hear stories about the Caryatids, Parthenon sculptures, and Greek mythology. Upgrade to include Acropolis Hill, the Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, Hadrian’s Library, and more.

“Museum was excellent but the audio guide needs some refinements. The voice and information in the audio guide are clear except the directions were tricky to follow. One suggestion is to direct the person to the location first and then press play for the information.”

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Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides - Reading Knossos through the audio tour
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Crete: Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

15.Knossos Palace and Museum E-Tickets with Audio Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 828 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $69

Use one combo ticket to visit Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Crete. You’ll explore Minoan rooms, myths, artifacts, and Roman-era pieces with optional Clio Muse audio tours in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian. No guide or transport is included, so plan your route and phone setup before arriving.

“It was good, but with one or two small problems. First, I found the audio tour of Knossos cut off a bit before the end - I think it hadn't downloaded fully. It would be good to provide some visual aid to see that the download has completed. Also, the audio narration was clear and well-read, but frankly almost all foreign and foreign-derived words and names were hopelessly mispronounced. The effect was ridiculous - given the price of the tour, you would think they would check pronunciation before publishing! It's a matter of quality control. Also the map is not easy to read. The best thing is having a pre-booking…”

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