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Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (Small Group Morning Walking Tour)

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9.8 out of 10
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Overview

All our guides are licensed, many of them are also professional archaeologists or historians. Besides that, the guests will not have to stand in a long queue to purchase their tickets, because our guides will have already taken care of that. The walking pace during the tour is slow and every time adjusted to the needs of the guests. Moreover, frequent stops for bathroom and water are made. Lastly, our expert guides are aware of all the shady spots, as Athens can be very hot and sunny, especially in the summer.

Activity location

  • Acropolis
    • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
    • 105 58, Athens, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makrigianni 4
    • 4 Makrigianni
    • 117 42, Athina, Greece

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line service
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees: 30 euros for Acropolis, 20 euros for Museum. They are purchased in cash from guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick-up and drop-off service
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Persons under 18 are entitled to a free entrance ticket ( they must present an ID at the entrance). Entrance tickets are purchased in cash from guide.

Activity itinerary

Acropolis
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
After meeting your guide start walking up the south slope of the Acropolis where, the Dionysos Theatre, the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Odeon of Herodes , are located. On the way to the top see the Propylaea(entrance), Mars Hill and the temple of Athena Nike. On top of the Acropolis have a close view and get a detailed explanation of the Parthenon and the Erectheion. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking views.
Acropolis Museum
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
After the Acropolis, walk with your guide to the Acropolis Museum. Before entering the museum, you will have a look at the remains of an ancient neighbourhood of Athens that lie underneath. In the museum first you will see the models of the Acropolis and ancient Athens and then important finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Proceed to the ground floor to stand in awe before the sculptures of the first Parthenon, built in the 6th century B.C. Observe the traces of colours that still can be discerned on them. Next, admire the archaic statues that once upon a time decorated the top of the Acropolis. Among them the famous “calfbearer” and the “child of Kritias”. The renowned maidens of the Acropolis (the Caryatids), which decorated the Erectheion, will introduce you to the golden age of the greek sculpture (5th century B.C). Lastly, your guide will take you to the third floor, the Parthenon’s Gallery. There, he will explain to you the main concept and the arrangement of the third floor, he will tell you all the myths related to what you see and of course you will admire the excellence and unique beauty of the Parthenon sculptures.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAcropolis
    • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
    • 105 58, Athens, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMakrigianni 4
    • 4 Makrigianni
    • 117 42, Athina, Greece

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