Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis and Parthenon

Mitsaion 2, Athens 117 42, Greece, Athens, Greece
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Overview
Duration
1h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Admire the splendor of ancient Greece on this walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens. Avoid long lines with direct access to sights like the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, and listen as your guide paints a detailed picture of the past.Meet your guide and get ready for a journey back in time! Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.Continue to the Roman Herodion Theater and see the remains of Athens' healing temple Asklepieion. Then climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and take in views of the temple of Athena Nike.Admire the 5th-century Parthenon, the zenith of Doric architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city. Finally, be enchanted by the sculpted female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple, a unique masterpiece of architecture.

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Important info

Not suitable for:

  • People with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
  • Children under 6 years
  • People with heart problems

Not allowed:

  • Baby strollers and luggage or large bags are not allowed

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • For the “Without Tickets” option, please remember to buy your entry tickets to Acropolis and Museum before coming to the meeting point at least a day before your tour and contact us first to confirm the appropriate time slots
  • The local operator can supply you only adult, full-price entry tickets at the meeting point, which should be paid by card or cash

Know in advance:

  • The tour can be conducted only if you have the tickets in advance and on time before the starting hour of it

  • In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, guides may change the order of the sites included in the tour

  • Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions

  • 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 lift

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What's included
included-item
English-speaking tour guide. Disposable earphones (for groups of 5+ people). Guided walking tour
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Tips (optional). Hotel pick-up/drop-off
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Highlights

Travel back in time as you enter the Acropolis through the Propylaea gate. Visit the Parthenon, a prominent symbol of democracy and western civilization. See the Theater of Dionysus, where famous ancient plays were once performed. Admire the six female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel 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.