Guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum in Athens
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Choose the option that suits you best:
- Option 1: guided tour with entrance tickets to the Acropolis and Museum not included
- Option 2: guided tour with entrance tickets to the Acropolis and Museum included
Travel back in time on an informative and fun tour of the Acropolis of Athens, guided by a field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site through a journey into history, mythology, and storytelling.Visit the unique Acropolis hill. Admire the Dionysus Theatre, where famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. Walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On top of the hill, visit the Propylea Temple of Nike and the Erechtheion Temple. Explore the Parthenon, which is the most important symbol of democracy and Western civilisation.Continue with a visit to the Acropolis Museum. 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. Explore the first floor, where exhibited artefacts reveal facets of the Athenian daily life. Get to know wedding customs, children's favourite toys, healing techniques, and religious practices. On the final floor of the museum, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, admire the original, unique in concept and artistic excellence, Parthenon frieze.
Highlights
- Skip the lines to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum (if selected)
- Marvel at the remains of temples and monuments from Ancient Greece
- Discover the Theatre of Dionysus, the first theatre of humanity
- Listen to the history of the monuments from licensed tour guides
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Headsets (to hear the guide)
- Permanent exhibitions
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Tips
Where you'll meet
Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.
Operated by
ATHENIAN TOURS
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
* Not recommended for children under 6 years
Not allowed:
* Baby strollers and luggage, or large bags, are not allowed
* Video recording of the tour guide, as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.), are not permitted
Know in advance:
* If you choose the option without tickets, you should purchase your entry tickets to the Acropolis and Museum at least one day before the tour, and contact the local provider to confirm appropriate time slots. You'll find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
* If you do not purchase tickets ahead of arrival, bear in mind that the local operator can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid in cash
* In case you want to buy the tickets from the local operator, you should inform them several days before the tour
* There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to the Acropolis
* You'll enter the Acropolis Museum through a separate entrance
* To provide better service, the guide may change the order of the sites included in the tour
* The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
* Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
* At the Acropolis Hill, it won't be possible to use the elevator
* Photography is permitted throughout the tour
Location
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