Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

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3 hours to 4 hours

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Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected)
Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)
Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
English speaking licensed guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fees
Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill

Overview

Travel back in time on a 4 hours Skip-the-line informative and fun tour to the most significant monument in Athens. This tour is guided by an English speaking field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through a journey into history, mythology and storytelling. The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, which has been ranked among the top Museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.

Meeting Point

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/Kufpss2ax6KXgmHD9).

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. 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. 25 minutes

2. 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. 2 hours

3. Parthenon Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture. 30 minutes

4. Teatro Di Dioniso Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.

5. Herod Atticus Odeon Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.

6. Propylaea Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea. 15 minutes

7. Tempio Di Athena Nike Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.

8. Erectheion Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures. 20 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.
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.
We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
Not suitable for children under 6 years old
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

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Showing 1-5 of 584 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent tour by knowledgeable guide

Published on Jul, 2024

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and managed to effectively distill several centuries of history into a half day tour.

Absolutely a must see

Published on Jul, 2024

Alexia made the journey absolutely amazing. Her knowledge of the architecture and her wonderful storytelling brought the experience to real life!

Amazing history and spectacular views

Published on Jul, 2024

Great your guide ! Very knowledgeable. The pacing of the tour was great with some time for the new acropolis museum which is absolutely amazing. Hiking the steps of the acropolis up to the pantheon and overlooking Athens will be a lifelong memory. Bring water and be prepared for the hot summer heat in Greece as 2 of the 4 hours are out in the sun.

The view from the top is breathtaking!

Published on Jul, 2024

Angel was amazing! She had tons of knowledge to share. She did wonderful about getting our group to the top of the Acropolis safely. It was like she knew exactly how far to stop and take a break and share some more knowledge making the climb seem easier.

Great walking tour.

Published on Jul, 2024

Liked the tour very much. Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable. She managed the tour very well.

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