Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum

Mitsaion 2, Athens 117 42, Greece, Athens, Greece

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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Travel back in time on an informative and fun tour of the Acropolis of Athens. Be guided by a field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site through a journey into history, mythology, and storytelling.Visit the unique Acropolis hill. Admire the Dionysus Theater, 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 the 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 civilization.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 artifacts reveal facets of the Athenian daily life. Get to know wedding customs, children's favorite 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.

What to remember

Important info

Not suitable for:

This tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Baby strollers and luggage or large bags are not allowed

Know in advance:

If you choose the without tickets option, you should purchase Acropolis and Museum entry tickets at least one day before the tour, and contact us first to confirm appropriate time slots.
If you do not purchase ahead of arrival, bear in mind that we can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid in cash
In case you want to buy the tickets from us, you should have informed us several days before the tour
Photography is permitted throughout the tour. Video recording of the tour guide as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.) is not permitted
Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group's pace and weather conditions
In order for your better service, the guide may change the order of the sites that you will visit
You'll enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis
At Acropolis Hill it won't be unfortunately possible to use the elevator

Remember to bring:

It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, have a bottle of water and sunscreen

What's included

Guided walking tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Permanent exhibitions. Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks. Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Tips

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum (if option with entry tickets included selected). Marvel at the remains of temples and monuments from ancient Greece. Discover the first theater of humanity at Theater of Dionysus. Listen to the histories of all the ancient monuments from licensed tour guides. Visit the new Acropolis Museum

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

ATHENIAN TOURS

Meeting Point

Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.