Acropolis Guided Tour: Explore Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens
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Embark on a 4-hour guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens. Skip the line and delve into history, mythology, and storytelling with an expert guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.
- Acropolis Museum - Right after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children’s favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.
What's Included
- Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (optional)
- Skip-the-line access to Acropolis & Museum (optional)
- Exclusive entrance to Acropolis Museum
- Expert English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour queue-jumping, engaging and informative tour of Athens’ most notable monument. This expedition is led by an English-speaking domain specialist and certified tour guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized Acropolis of Athens through a voyage into its history, mythology and narratives. The tour subsequently includes a stop at the Acropolis Museum, ranked among the world’s leading museums. All the original remaining masterpieces from the Acropolis’ temples are exhibited using natural illumination. Excavations can also be observed beneath transparent floors and pathways.
- In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
- Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
- If you opted for the “WITHOUT tickets” choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour (around 35 euros per person). We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour.
- Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
- Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Location
Makrigianni 7
Makrigianni
Οutside the Acropolis metro station opposite the Capital Exchange Acropoli (exit Makriyianni / Dionysiou Areopaghitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign. Υou can also consult the following link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nz56K2Z5Fni2nPVB8).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Yvonne5401
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing!!! - What an amazing tour. Hara was our tour guide and she was fabulous. She explained everything to us as if we were actually walking the streets of the parthenon and acropolis.
Would highly recommend.
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Clymerc2022
Apr 22, 2024
Outstanding tour. - Excellent, comprehensive tour. Our guide, Natasha, was friendly and a wealth of knowledge. The tour of the museum added to our understanding of the development of the site over the centuries.
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Kevin_h
Apr 22, 2024
Take this tour! - Our guide Kimon was the best we have ever had, and we have done several of these types of tours. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic beyond belief. Excellent!
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Diana_n
Apr 21, 2024
Sophia was charming,... - Sophia was charming, passionate and knowledgeable. Would totally recommend this tour. She couldn't have been more accommodating.
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Jim_g
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome tour with amazing views of Athens - Our tour guide Kimon was very informative. The details he explained of the Acropolis and the history of it was second to none. We had an amazing time!
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Northstar28272770556
Apr 20, 2024
Great Acropolis experience - Christos was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and gave us a great tour of the Acropolis area and Museum, with his own materials to show us history of the area..
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Barryg249
Apr 20, 2024
Acropolis trip - We had a great tour guide who was knowledgeable and interesting. The meeting place was convenient to our hotel. Our friends also enjoyed.
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Aubsdad
Apr 20, 2024
Climbing th Acropolis - Amazing tour. Natasha was so well prepared. She made everything understandable and you could tell she really enjoyed her job.
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Dream04461740874
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic experience - Fantastic experience with a very knowledgeable guide. Well worth the time to explore this amazing location and the Museum.
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David_h
Apr 23, 2024
Very interesting,... - Very interesting, historic tour. Access is somewhat difficult. Surprisingly crowded for April; I cannot imagine doing this in the middle of the summer tourist season and heat.
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