Ancient Agora and Acropolis Private Tour with Licensed Expert
The Ancient Agora formed the center of commercial life in Ancient Athens. As the main marketplace it was where people gathered, as well as the site where western democracy and many areas of Philosophy were developed. Indeed the most famous philosophers of Greek antiquity such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle choose this place to teach their students. The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens' democracy, where citizens participated directly in government and principles like meritocracy and equality before the law were established during the 5th century BCE.
Close above sits the Acropolis, the pinnacle of classical Greece with its Parthenon and Erechtheion and other Temples forming the most sacred center of worship.
Our Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide will meet you at your Hotel or other Athens Address (if in easy walk of the Acropolis) and lead you through both sites bringing 5000 years of history to life with you in a Private Exclusive tour for your group only.
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ANCIENT AGORA & ACROPOLIS 3-hr
3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR : Private expert guiding of the Ancient Agora, Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours
What's included in Ancient Agora and Acropolis Private Tour with Licensed Expert
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MakrygianniPass-by Only
Our Private tour takes 3-Hours which is roughly split into 80 Minutes at the Acropolis and associated Temples, Theaters and buildings, and 80 Minutes at the Ancient Agora. MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the 'Acropoli' Metro Station at street level which is located at 7 Makrygianni Street, and close to the Acropolis Museum Our 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.
Acropolis
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON. Usually, you will continue first with a visit to the Acropolis lasting approximately 80 minutes during which time you will see all of the Temples, Theaters, and associated buildings such as the monumental gateway (Propylaea), Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum, and of course the Parthenon.
Teatro Di DionisoPass-by Only
Still in a good state of preservation, one of our first stops is the Ancient THEATER OF DIONYSUS. Built in the 4th & 5th century BC in a natural amphitheater o nthe slopes of the Acropolis it would have had an impressive capacity of 25000, it is considered the world's oldest. Amazing to think that many of the most famous Ancient Greek plays would have had their original premieres here!
Inclusions
- Whisper Communication System for groups of 6 or more
- Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide
- Admission Tickets & Cost (Hassle free Tickets can be organized on reqest after booking - extra cost)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that neither Archaeological site entrance tickets, nor their cost is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays. Please note that tickets may sell out days or weeks in advance and need to be booked for a specific date and time slot or admission will not be granted.
- Please note there is some walking distance between the Acropolis and Agora so this is not suitable for persons of reduced mobility
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- MEETING POINT: 7 Makrygianni Street, 117 42 Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• TOUR QUESTIONS: For all tour questions please email: [email protected] MEETING POINT: Makrigianni 7, Athina 117 42 (close to the Acropolis Museum). Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. If choosing the Agora Only Option, then your meeting point is the Main Entrance of the Agora. • TOUR TYPE: The Tour is a Walking Tour. • ADMISSION TICKETS for Sites/Archaeological Sites (NOT INCLUDED): Please note that site entrance tickets and their cost are not included. 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. As some messages fail to reach us, please ensure that if you have requested us to purchase tickets, you have received a confirmation reply from us and in this case please use our direct email address: [email protected]
