Activities

Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens

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£30.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Travel back in time as you enter the Acropolis through the Propylaea gate
Visit the Parthenon, a prominent symbol of democracy and western civilization
See the Theatre of Dionysus, where famous ancient plays were once performed
Admire the six female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple

What to expect

Choose the option that suits you best:

Option 1: guided tour with entrance ticket to the Acropolis not included
Option 2: guided tour with entrance ticket to the Acropolis included

Admire the splendour of ancient Greece on this walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens. Avoid long lines with direct access to sights like the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, and listen as your guide paints a detailed picture of the past.

Meet your guide and get ready for a journey back in time! Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theatre of Dionysus, where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.

Continue to the Roman Herodion Theatre and see the remains of Athens' healing temple Asklepieion. Then climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and take in views of the temple of Athena Nike.

Admire the 5th-century Parthenon, the zenith of Doric architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city. Finally, be enchanted by the sculpted female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple, a unique masterpiece of architecture.

What's included

English-speaking tour guide
Disposable earphones (for groups of 5+ people)
Guided walking tour

What's not included

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Mitsaion 2, Athens 117 42, Greece

Meeting point:

Kindly meet your guide at the “Athenian Tours” tour office at Mitsaion 2.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
Not recommended for children under 6 years
Not suitable for people with heart problems

Not allowed:

Baby strollers and luggage, or large bags, are not allowed
Video recording of the tour guide, as well as professional equipment (tripods etc.), are not permitted

Know in advance:

If you choose the option without tickets, you should purchase your entry ticket to the Acropolis at least one day before the tour, and contact the local provider to confirm appropriate time slots. You'll find the contact information on the voucher you'll receive after booking
If you do not purchase tickets ahead of arrival, bear in mind that the local operator can only supply full-priced adult entry tickets at the meeting point, paid by card or in cash
There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to the Acropolis
To provide better service, the guide may change the order of the sites included in the tour
Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
At the Acropolis Hill, it won't be possible to use the lift
Photography is permitted throughout the tour

Provider

ATHENIAN TOURS

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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