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Acropolis Guided Tour: Explore Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens
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608 Ratings
Athina
Embark on a 4-hour guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum in Athens. Skip the line and delve into history, mythology, and storytelling with an expert guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.
- Acropolis Museum - Right after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children’s favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.
What's Included
- Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (optional)
- Skip-the-line access to Acropolis & Museum (optional)
- Exclusive entrance to Acropolis Museum
- Expert English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour queue-jumping, engaging and informative tour of Athens’ most notable monument. This expedition is led by an English-speaking domain specialist and certified tour guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-recognized Acropolis of Athens through a voyage into its history, mythology and narratives. The tour subsequently includes a stop at the Acropolis Museum, ranked among the world’s leading museums. All the original remaining masterpieces from the Acropolis’ temples are exhibited using natural illumination. Excavations can also be observed beneath transparent floors and pathways.
- In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
- Choose the private option for a more intimate experience at a starting time that can be arranged upon request
- If you opted for the “WITHOUT tickets” choice, please bring cash to purchase your admission ticket at our check-in spot just before the tour (around 35 euros per person). We can reserve tickets for your designated time as long as you let us know in advance that you will get them from us. Otherwise you must buy them on your own from the official sites at least 24 hours before the tour. When you book the option without entrance tickets, ask for instructions about the correct time slot of the tickets, before you buy them on you own.
- Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
- Entrance tickets (if you select option with entry tickets included) to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
- We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
- Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Location
Makrigianni 7
Makrigianni
Οutside the Acropolis metro station opposite the Capital Exchange Acropoli (exit Makriyianni / Dionysiou Areopaghitou). Your guide will be next to the Metro sign holding a white and light blue “Athenian Tours” sign. Υou can also consult the following link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kufpss2ax6KXgmHD9).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Katrina_m
Jun 22, 2024
Most amazing tour - Just walking and seeing the Acropolis was just an amazing experience. The tour guide told the best stories.
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Jyotina65
Jun 21, 2024
Top of the World- Shock and Awe! - When I told a young Greek woman, that I was going to climb the Acropolis and go and view the Parthenon, She looked at me as if I was crazy. She asked the question. Why are you climbing to such a height on the hottest day during a heatwave in June? She suggested to leave it and come back in October or November when it is cooler and less crowded
However, it was booked and I’m glad that I made an effort to climb to the top of this magnificent wonder of the world.
Yes, You have to be careful climbing to the Summit if you have any lower limb limiting issues , You have to be very careful. It is steep and slippery due to the millennia of feet wearing away smooth marble.. you also have to carry water. Stop when it gets all too much.
For me, I am glad I made it to the top. it remains one of the most mystical, historical and mythical places in the world- 2nd to none. I loved the stories told by our guide as we walked up.. it really brought history alive and well worth every penny. He could have slowed down a little!
I am a little dehydrated, my knees ache and it took a day to get over the aches,
But that makes me even more in awe of those who built it -
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Hernan_v
Jun 21, 2024
Great experience! - Our guide was phenomenal: super-knowledgeable, knew how to navigate the crowds with great timing and tips for pictures.
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Davidkcollins
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent. Highlight of our trip to Athens. - Excellent tour of the Acropolis and the Museum. Very knowledgeable guide!
We did the tour in June so it was hot but we had the 8am tour which in my view was essential.
3.5 hours is a long time walking and standing but well worth the time and the cost.
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Rod_b
Jun 21, 2024
A Monumental Experience! - A not-to-be missed part of a trip to Greece is a tour of the Acropolis and its museum with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Our guide, Jiota, was not only a guide but an archaeologist who made the time at this historic place interesting and memorable.
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Christian_c
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing Experience! Totally worth it. - Our tour Guide, who's name unfortunately escapes me, was great! He was funny, charismatic, and very knowledgeable. You could tell he really cared about his job and even more so his country's rich history. In my opinion, a guided tour for something so massive and full of history is the best way to go. With each stop we learned more and more about the true scale and history of what "little" (compared to when originally built) remains we were seeing and it really helped bring it all together as we made the climb. The Parthenon was absolutely stunning. I would recommend this experience to anybody with no second thoughts. Lastly, I will say the museum is not a necessary addition to your tour but a great way to end your tour and see even more of the remnants of Parthenon being preserved. Spend the extra money, you will not regret it.
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Jilll_a
Jun 20, 2024
Great experience! - Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable! We learned so much about Roman history! She was easy to understand and explained things very well.
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Blushrunner
Jun 22, 2024
Thorough but long - This tour was very thorough. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and made sure her group stayed together; She was able to answer all of the questions from the group and gave clear directions on where to walk, conditions of the paths and kept us in the shade as often as possible.
The only negative is this tour is bit too long. There should be an option to go your own way once you have entered the Museum. The tour started at 8:00 AM (with 7:30 AM arrival) and ended at 1:30 PM or so….so if you can’t stand / walk for 5 + solid hours without sitting down, this is not the tour for you.
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Brad_g
Jun 21, 2024
Great way to experience the Acropolis - Our guide Nick was very knowledgeable. He did a very good job of giving us the necessary background to understand the acropolis and it’s temples. He also did a good job of leaving some time for bathrooms and a short break during this tour. He warned the group in areas where the steps were slippery.
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Tillenman
Jun 21, 2024
Nice excursion but !! - I Gave this a 3 star bc the audio equipment failed before we reached the ocropolis and it was so crowded that we lost the tour guide/ group So we missed all the details of the acropolis. The museum was wonderful and the tour guide was very knowledgeable
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