Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

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Duration:3 hours to 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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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.

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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.
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.
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.
4. Theater of Dionysus
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.
7. Temple of 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.

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.
• 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.

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Posted By : N7119LTsusang
Tour was split into small groups with a guide. She was wonderful and new the history, mythology and symbolism, excellent
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 02:15:51

Posted By : Anonymous
The tour was great! Our guide was awesome, gave rest stops which during she gave very good information about the history of the acropolis. Would highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 14:41:32

Posted By : Adventure548453
Our guide Natasha was excellent. Knew her city and its history well. Brought to life the Gods, the Athenians and the Golden Age.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 02:33:04

Posted By : Tracey_D
Guide was great and very knowledgeable and looked after our safety extremely well. Tour was over 4 hours long so quite alot of info to take in by the end, very indepth
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 02:18:22

Posted By : Joel_L
Our tour guide, Christo, brought the ruins to life. His knowledge of the acropolis, structures & Greek mythology was great. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 08:12:11

Posted By : hollywZ8056MF
We took the 9 AM tour, which was the best time of day for the heat and the crowds. The tour is considerably more expensive than a standard admission ticket (around 20 euros for the ticket / person alone), but we were able to gather a lot of knowledge from our guide who came prepared with a folder of renderings from original architecture and was able to share about the restoration efforts. This tour (and the Acropolis in general) wouldn’t be recommended for people who have trouble walking or standing for long periods. Also wouldn’t recommend for people who like to speed through attractions, there was a lot of standing while the guide shared information. Overall, would recommend to history buffs who enjoy learning more about local culture and history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 03:00:59

Posted By : Philip C
Brilliant guide who was very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. The trip was very well organised - and the setting is out of this world.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 02:59:39

Posted By : R1537CMdavidw
An excellent tour. Our guide, Orestes, was very knowledgeable and a great story teller. Completed at a steady with plenty of stops in tge shade.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 02:17:09

Posted By : Mark_A
Meeting point easy to find (Acropolis train stop) and just across street from numerous cafes. Excellent tour through museum then up the mountain for great history of Parthenon. Walk up was slow with several stops along the way but it’s still a good climb.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 00:49:58

Posted By : SuO_ZH
We had a great tour with Alexia. We left for the Acropolis at 8 a.m. The tour was very informative, entertaining and lively. Really really good. It was unbelievable how many people pushed through here. Alexia led us past everything skillfully. The subsequent tour of the Acropolis Museum was also skillful. Highly recommended tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 04:26:52