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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis and Parthenon tickets

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£34.00

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Skip the line

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

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

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.

What's included

English-speaking tour guide
Skip-the-line tickets to the Acropolis
Disposable earphones (for groups of 5+ people)

Where

Makrigianni, Athens 117 42, Greece

Meeting point:

Outside the Acropolis metro station opposite Crescendo Cafe. Your guide will be standing next to the metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway (metro exit Makriyianni / Dionysiou Arepaghitou), and will be holding a white and light blue "Athenian Tours" sign.

What to remember

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:

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 elevator

Provider

NOVATRON SA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - October 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Good non rushed tour, with a few stops on the uphill climb. The guide was excellent.
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Organizzazione buona, staff gentile e guida preparata.

Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis and Parthenon tickets

What people say about this experience

Excellent