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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum tickets

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£59.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Skip the lines to visit the Acropolis of Athens
Marvel at the ruins of temples and monuments from Ancient Greece
Discover the first theater to be created, the Theater of Dionysus

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's included

Expert English-speaking licensed tour guide
Entrance tickets
High-quality disposable earphones that provide comfort and hygiene to tourists (5 people and above)

Where

Acropoli, Athina 117 42, Greece

Meeting point:

Outside the Acropolis metro station opposite the Crescendo Cafe (coming by metro you will leave the exit Makriyianni / Dionysiou Areοpagitou). Your guide will be standing next to the Metro sign, on Makrigianni pedestrian walkway, holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign.

What to remember

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:

This tour operates with 22 guests maximum
Photography is permitted throughout the tour. Video recording of the tour guide 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:

You will need to provide a valid ID or a copy of your passport
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, have a bottle of water and sunscreen

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

Michael
From Germany - August 2024

Solo traveller

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Tolle Tour die man machen sollte. Unser Guide (Angela) hatte ein sehr gutes Wissen und ich habe viel gelernt. Sie hat auch immer darauf geachtet, dass ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Guide was very knowledgeable and managed to keep everyone entertained during tour
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The whole experience from booking to end of the tour was so well organized. Our guide was passionate, informative, skilled at navigating a path to th ...
Annika
From Sweden - October 2022

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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