Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting
Athens
About
With our Licensed Archaeological Expert, combine an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis, together with food tastings at family-run authentic local eateries
On meeting your experienced guide, you will tour the Acropolis and all of the amazing monuments including among others, the giant entrance 'Propylaia', 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the Worlds oldest Theater and of course the PARTHENON.
Then immerse yourself in Local food culture. Sample the famous 'loukomades', and at a local hidden eatery your guide will show you many of the dishes being prepared such as 'yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and others including a wide variety of traditional pittas (spe...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included If choosing the option with Tickets Included
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
FOOD TASTINGS. Tastings include Loukomades and a main dish from the choices of the day & soft drink
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (unless choosing the booking option with admission)
Meeting Points
Departure
Makrigianni 7
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.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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It is your responsibility to inform the eatery in the case of any food allergies
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Vegetarian options available
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BOOKING OPTIONS: Flexible booking options are also available to let you include Acropolis Admission, Greek Mythology, and the Acropolis Museum. We can also tailor your tour further on request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance.
Our meeting spot gives 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 and amazing monuments you are about to see.
20 minutes
2
Acropolis
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS AND PARTHENON
The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, and many other amazing monuments including the giant entrance 'Propylaia' you will enter through, behind which stood a huge gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena which must have struck awe into any ancient visitor.
Once inside your expert guide will explain all of the other monuments including the 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the other structures including the Theater of Dionysis. Constructed in the 6th Century BC and the worlds oldest Theater, it would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus among others. Finally you will tour the Parthenon, widely considered as a masterpiece of science, engineering culture, and the pinnacle of the Greek Classical Period.
20 minutes
3
Acropolis
FOOD TASTING
Immerse yourself in local Greek Food Culture as you learn about many traditional delicacies, from Loukomades to yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and many others, including a wide variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin 'filo' pastry). See how they are made and end with your choice of dish with your helpful guide.
20 minutes
4
Acropolis
ENDING YOUR TOUR. After your guide has explained the local dishes and helped you make your food choices, she will leave you enjoy them and will also check that you are orientated for any onward plans you have for the rest of your day.
20 minutes
5
Acropolis
OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS
If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.
6
Acropolis Museum
OPTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
If you have selected this booking option, your tour is extended to include the nearby Acropolis Museum
7
Temple of Olympian Zeus
OPTION TO INCLUDE GREEK MYTHOLOGY
If you have selected this booking option, you will start your tour at the Arch of Hadrian. The Temple of Olympian Zeus will be included (commentary but not entered) and your guide will focus commentary on Greek Mythology throughout.
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Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting
Athens
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About
With our Licensed Archaeological Expert, combine an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis, together with food tastings at family-run authentic local eateries
On meeting your experienced guide, you will tour the Acropolis and all of the amazing monuments including among others, the giant entrance 'Propylaia', 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the Worlds oldest Theater and of course the PARTHENON.
Then immerse yourself in Local food culture. Sample the famous 'loukomades', and at a local hidden eatery your guide will show you many of the dishes being prepared such as 'yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and others including a wide variety of traditional pittas (spe...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included If choosing the option with Tickets Included
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
FOOD TASTINGS. Tastings include Loukomades and a main dish from the choices of the day & soft drink
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (unless choosing the booking option with admission)
Meeting Points
Departure
Makrigianni 7
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.
