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Private Tour of Acropolis & Plaka Neighbourhood with Licensed Expert Guide
5.0
19 Ratings
Athina
Experience the wonders of Ancient Greece on a private tour of the Acropolis and Plaka neighborhood. Explore the rich history and mythology with a licensed expert guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Makrygianni - MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the ‘Acropoli’ Metro Station, at street level. This is at 7 Makrygianni Street, just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance.\n\nOur meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples & amazing monuments you are about to see.
What's Included
- 3-hour private guided tour of Acropolis & Plaka.
- Licensed, professional tour expert.
- Additional booking for 2-hour tour option.
- Flexible starting times.
What's Not Included
- Admission Fees (skip-the-line tickets provided on request after booking (additional cost)
- For guiding in Italian, a supplement of 20 euro is required which is payable to your guide
Additional Information
Enjoy a personal, group-exclusive tour that makes the rich history of Ancient Greece come alive thanks to your licenced expert guide. Experience the zenith of Classical Greece, followed by a leisurely walk through the old historic town.
This landmark location bore a critical part in the evolution of an incredible civilization. You’ll learn about captivating historical events, mythologies, and narratives that continue to shape the city and its people, visible in the sweeping views beneath. Following this, you’ll traverse through an olive tree grove descending into the most visually-appealing districts and aged regions.
Set your own pace for a tour apt for all ages, providing a thorough and enlightening introduction to any visit to Athens and Greece. Your guide will handle ticket pre-purchase for a smooth and hassle-free experience. Additionally, a booking option offers you a chance to pick a two-hour visit to either the Acropolis or the Plaka alone.
- ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that admission is not included. Tickets for some dates and time slots can be in heavy demand so we kindly request that you turn up for your tour with appropriate tickets; either having bought these yourself, or having asked us to buy these on your behalf. Otherwise we are not responsible for any delays. If you need us to purchase Skip-the-line Tickets for you, just let us know by message after booking.
- (3-Hr ACROPOLIS & PLAKA + FOOD OPTION) Choosing this booking option combines your visit to the Acropolis & Plaka neighbourhood with food tastings
- (2-Hr ACROPOLIS or PLAKA OPTION) Choosing this booking option with provide a Tour either site of your choice
- REDUCED MOBILITY. We want all our guests to fully enjoy their tour in the most comfortable way possible. If you have reduced mobility or can only walk for short distances, we request that you let us know after booking since there are various measures we can put in place to reduce the time you spend on your feet. Please be advised that the tour is of 3hr duration & more time may be needed (which we can add for you if requested).
- WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy. It is also possible to extend your tour time on request.
Location
Makrigianni 7
Makrigianni
MEETING POINT: the ‘ACROPOLI’ Metro station, at street level. 7 Makrygianni Street.
Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Mattdave23
Jun 9, 2024
Super guide and super visit! - I booked this private tour to be able to enjoy an expert guide who knew how to explain the places and history of the Acropolis and Plaka well and in an engaging way. I was fully satisfied because Marita was very, very good: thorough, patient, nice, full of information and curiosity. The price is absolutely correct for the service offered, i.e. over 3 hours of personalized visit (skip-the-line access tickets to the Acropolis not included). Thanks Maritq!
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Anthonysoprano
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful tour - Great tour of the Acropolis and downtown Athens!
Having a guide for this site is a must!
The tour of Plaka was great also…a lot of history and a knowledgeable guide was a essential
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Julesmi55
May 25, 2024
Acropolis and Plaka tour - The views were amazing from the Acropolis! Our guide Vicki was superb and was ver knowledgeable about Greek history. As older couples she was very conscientious about our limits with walking (gave us plenty of time to sit in the shade) and secured an elevator to get to the top of the Acropolis.
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Shamron_w
Mar 23, 2024
Best Way to Experience the Acropolis - Oh, My Goodness! Eva, my tour guide, was beyond amazing! I planned this tour to help my first day in Athens (solo traveler here). I landed a few hours before this tour. The timing was perfection. Eva provided the knowledge that I craved that allowed me to feel immersed in the Acropolis. I was able to ask questions without hesitancy. The bonus was she took pictures of me. This warmed my heart more than I can say. I felt as though I was there with a friend. By the end of the tour, I truly felt as though I made my first Greek friend.
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Paolopx7180ns
Sep 1, 2022
A great and unique experience - We booked a private tour to acropolis & acropolis museum and we had wonderful experience. The communication with the agency were fast and and effective and they provide us with all the information for booking an locations.
The guide (Anna) were really prepared, patience and available for any questions. She explained us architecture and history as well as tips and Greek mythology.
Very recommended !
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K2909aikimj
Jun 6, 2022
Tour of Acropolis and Plaka - Took a morning hike up to the top of the Acropolis and we were rewarded with an amazing view of Athens. The Greek root acro- literally means "high;" thus, an acropolis is basically a "high city". Ancient cities often grew up around a high point, in order that they could easily be defended. Our guide (I think her name was Lisa) was very friendly, knowledgeable and went at a good pace for us.
Afterwards we went walking through the neighborhood
Anafiotika - an amazing small part of Plaka neighborhood, just beneath the Acropolis. Walking the tiny curved alleys, it’s easy to get lost - both figuratively and literally!
We enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant and ordered salad and fresh fish.
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Nancykay_o
May 27, 2022
Amazing informative and efficient/effective tour of the Acropolis and its museum - Eva was outstanding in her knowledge of the Acropolis both from a historical as well as philosophical perspective which provided us with a holistic view of the Greek culture and people over several years. She was extremely accommodating as my husband does not walk a lot so she made sure we took our time walking and resting in the shade while she shared her knowledge! She knows how to really navigate the Acropolis Museum to make our tour the most informative and efficient time among so many people! Would highly recommend Eva as a tour guide- she is fantastic!
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Jillian
May 22, 2022
Amazing! - We had such a great experience! The tour was perfect for our short visit. It was amazing how we were able to cover so many periods of Greek history in such a short amount of time— all while staying in the shade. Vicky was so knowledgeable, the content was really interesting & insightful. We would high recommend!
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Laura
Dec 8, 2021
Very informative - We received a lovely tour with tons of information. We were given lots of information but asked if we wanted more or less and I love the enthusiasm for the knowledge she was sharing
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Macnmo1
Nov 23, 2021
Exceptional...The best Guide ever. - This was an exceptional experience. Our tour guide, Betty, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The whole site is overwhelming but Betty really breaks it down and explains so much. It was a pleasure to learn from her and spend the time with her. If we were going to do another tour we would have definitely booked Betty!!
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