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Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour
(7) Reviews
Athens
About
Come on a 4-hour tour to Athens' most important spot and step back in time! A friendly English-speaking guide, an expert with a license, will lead you through a journey of history and mythology at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis Museum, among the world's best, and be amazed by original masterpieces, brightly lit by natural sunlight. Check out ancient wonders through glass floors during excavations.
Choose the afternoon tour for a more relaxed experience with fewer people and milder temperatures. The heat is less, making it comfy for you. Plus, enjoy the beautiful colors of the setting sun – it's like magic, adding an extra layer of beauty to your time-travel adventure.
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Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included.
Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum
English speaking licensed guide
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Mitseon 2
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
Return
Acropolis of Athens
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
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Entrance tickets to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
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We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
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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After your Acropolis tour, explore the nearby Acropolis Museum, just a short walk away. On the ground floor, discover artifacts showcasing Athenian daily life – from wedding customs and children's toys to healing techniques and religious practices.
Moving to the first floor, get up close to mysterious ancient statues from the 6th century B.C. that once adorned the Acropolis. Walk alongside the Caryatids and large pieces from the Acropolis entrance, experiencing their grandeur.
On the top floor, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Acropolis while admiring the original and artistically excellent Parthenon frieze. It's a chance to be fascinated by the unique history and artistry of Athens, all within reach of the Acropolis site.
2 hours
2
Theater of Dionysus
Feel the excitement as you explore the Theater of Dionysus, where numerous renowned ancient comedies and tragedies had their debut performances.
3
Herod Atticus Odeon
Proceed to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in honor of Herodes Atticus' wife.
4
Propylaea
Ascend to the entrance of the Acropolis, known as the Propylaea.
15 minutes
5
Temple of Athena Nike
Enjoy the sights of the Temple of Athena Nike.
10 minutes
6
Parthenon
Stroll towards the Parthenon, devoted to the goddess Athena, the protector of Athens. Appreciate this pinnacle of 5th-century Doric order architecture.
40 minutes
7
Eretteo
Lastly, behold the Erechtheion, a distinctive architectural masterpiece celebrated for its asymmetrical design and supported by six sculpted female figures.
30 minutes
Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour
(7) Reviews
Athens
About
Come on a 4-hour tour to Athens' most important spot and step back in time! A friendly English-speaking guide, an expert with a license, will lead you through a journey of history and mythology at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis Museum, among the world's best, and be amazed by original masterpieces, brightly lit by natural sunlight. Check out ancient wonders through glass floors during excavations.
Choose the afternoon tour for a more relaxed experience with fewer people and milder temperatures. The heat is less, making it comfy for you. Plus, enjoy the beautiful colors of the setting sun – it's like magic, adding an extra layer of beauty to your time-travel adventure.
So,...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included.
Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum
English speaking licensed guide
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Mitseon 2
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
