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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert
Athens, Greece, Europe
$362.83
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Overview
In the company of a Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide experience the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and temples, the Theater of Dionysus, and the New Acropolis Museum. Exclusive and dedicated to your group alone, your private guide will bring to life the pinnacle of the classical Greek period along with its associated masterpieces housed in the nearby Museum for a once in a lifetime experience.
Flexible booking Options exclude the Museum to offer the following additional choices: ACROPOLIS ONLY, for a focused 90-Minute expert tour of this site only; ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA, for a combined 3-hr tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora; WITH VEHICLE OPTION, for a 5-hr tour also including the wider Athens City Highlights as well as return transfers from the Cruise Ship Port or central Athens Hotel.
Flexible booking Options exclude the Museum to offer the following additional choices: ACROPOLIS ONLY, for a focused 90-Minute expert tour of this site only; ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA, for a combined 3-hr tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora; WITH VEHICLE OPTION, for a 5-hr tour also including the wider Athens City Highlights as well as return transfers from the Cruise Ship Port or central Athens Hotel.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
ACROPOLIS ONLY 90-Minute
90-MINUTE PRIVATE TOUR: Private guiding of the Acropolis (option excludes the Museum).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
PLEASE NOTE: After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos.
90-MINUTE PRIVATE TOUR: Private guiding of the Acropolis (option excludes the Museum).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
PLEASE NOTE: After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 'WITH VEHICHLE OPTION' Includes a 5-hr by luxury Vehicle with return transfers & other City Sites
- 'ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
- 'ACROPOLIS ONLY' Option: includes a 90-Minute visit to the Acropolis only.
- 'ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & Ancient Agora
- All Guides are Fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis & Museum with you
- Transfers by Vehicle. UNLESS choosing the 'WITH VEHICLE OPTION'.
- Archaeological Site Entrance Tickets & Cost (can be organized on reqest after booking - extra cost)
Meeting point
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.
If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included from your cruise ship or cenral Athens address.
Return details
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.
If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included from your cruise ship or cenral Athens address.
- 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 Acropolis Museum. 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. If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included so we will be at your Hotel or Cruise ship terminal to meet you. (pass by)
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AcropolisTOURING 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.
- 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! (pass by)
- Ascend towards the monumental gateway (Propylaia) and entrance to the Acropolis. As the Temples of the Acropolis come into view, the Ancient Greeks would have been greeted by an enormous decorated Bronze Statue of the Goddess Athena. As legend has it, the tip of her upheld spear could be seen by incoming ships in the sunlight. (pass by)
- Built around 420 BC, and one of the earliest temples of the Acropolis, this Classical Ionic Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and is largely restored, with a prominent position overlooking the City. (pass by)
- The pinnacle of the 'Golden-Age' of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivaled mastepiece of Art, Architecture and Engineering as well as the heart of Ancient Greek ceremony and worship in Athens. We Take time at this most important temple with an overview of its construction, mythology and Historical importance. (pass by)
- The second largest temple of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion was Dedicated to both Zeus and the Goddess Athens and your guide will illuminate some of its wonderful Mythology and main aspects such as its impressive statues that you will now see in the Museum. (pass by)
- Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day. (pass by)
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Acropolis MuseumTOURING THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (approximately 80 minutes) A short distance from the Acropolis you will see many of its original masterpieces along with models, videos & interactive installations housed in this state-of-the-art museum. Your guide will illuminate the most impressive & significant pieces along with the stories of myth & legend behind them. The tour's combination of the Acropolis and Museum form a perfect pairing in the understanding of the core of the 'Golden age' of Classical Greece. ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your guide will return you to the meeting point or choose to stay, enjoying the sights of the City!
- ACROPOLIS ONLY OPTION(2-hrs): If selecting this tour option during booking we recommend selecting a time after lunch for a crowd-free experience as well as enjoying the 'Golden Light' and the best time to view the honey-colored hues of the temple's ancient Architecture and surrounding city views. (pass by)
- CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE OPTION (5-hrs tour by vehicle): If selecting this tour option during booking you will be picked up from your Cruise Ship, Central Athens Hotel, or other Address. 5-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR BY VEHICLE: ACROPOLIS - ACROPOLIS MUSEUM - TEMPLE OF ZEUS - HADRIANS ARCH - OLYMPIC STADIUM - ATHENS TRILOGY - SYNTAGMA SQUARE & GUARDS. A Professional Licensed Guide will accompany you at the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. (pass by)
- ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA OPTION (3-hr): If selecting this tour option, both the Acropolis and Ancient Greek Agora with its depth of history will be brought to life by your private Guide. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert
Athens, Greece, Europe
$362.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!