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Private History Tour in Acropolis and Acropolis Museum at Athens

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240 minutes
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Step into history with our unique private tour, led by an expert at your language (English, Norwegian, German, Italian, Spanish). This engaging journey through Athens' most important monument is both informative and fun. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis, delving into history, mythology, and captivating storytelling.

The adventure doesn't stop there – the tour continues at the acclaimed Acropolis Museum, ranked among the world's top museums. Marvel at original masterpieces from the Acropolis temples, beautifully showcased with natural light. Explore excavations visible beneath glass floors and walkways, adding an extra layer of intrigue to your experience. Don't miss this chance to make history come alive!

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Athens: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

Athens: Acropolis and Museum

Athens: Acropolis and Museum

Athens: Acropolis & Museum

Athens: Acropolis & Museum

Athens: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

English guide

FromSGD S$535.05Per Person

What's included in Private History Tour in Acropolis and Acropolis Museum at Athens

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Itinerary

Acropolis

Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station to begin your tour. You'll first explore the Acropolis hill. On your way up, check out the Dionysus Theater, where they used to perform ancient dramas and tragedies. Walk around the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. At the hill's top, visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and, of course, the Parthenon – a symbol of democracy and Western civilization. These monuments from the 5th century B.C showcase the greatness of ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.

Admission Ticket Included

Acropolis Museum

Right after exploring the Acropolis, you can also visit the Acropolis Museum, just a short walk away. On the ground floor, you'll see items from daily life in Athens – things like wedding traditions, toys kids liked, how they healed, and their religious practices. Upstairs on the first floor, you'll stand close to mysterious old statues from the 6th century B.C that were once on the Acropolis. Walk by the Caryatids and big pieces from the Acropolis entrance. On the top floor, enjoy a stunning view of the Acropolis while admiring the original and outstanding Parthenon frieze in its unique concept and artistic excellence.

Admission Ticket Included

Parthenon

Proceed on foot to the Parthenon, a sacred tribute to the goddess Athena, revered as the protector of Athens. Marvel at this pinnacle of 5th-century Doric architectural brilliance.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-ticket office-lines to the Acropolis and the Museum
  • Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
  • Entry tickets to Acropolis and to Acropolis Museum
  • Private walking tour with a licensed expert guide (English, Norwegian, German, Italian, Spanish)
  • Disposable earphones (for groups of more than 5 people)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Luggage or large bags, food, drink and pets are not allowed.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The tour requires walking uphill and sometimes on uneven surfaces
  • Bring a hat for the sunny days and an umbrella or a raincoat for the rainy days
  • There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to enter the Acropolis, only the line to purchase tickets
  • Entrance tickets to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
  • The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.
  • Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.
  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
  • Not suitable for children under 6 years old

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitsaion 2, 11742

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at a different location

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Our tour guide will supply the entry tickets at the meeting point.

Operator

Athenian Tours