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Acropolis Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide
Athens, Greece, Europe
$361.00
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Overview
A private tour exclusive to your group, what could be better than having the History of Ancient Greece brought to life before you as you skip the line with your Licensed Expert guide to see the pinnacle of Classical Greece.
On our tour you will experience all the remaining classical temples & structures of this UNESCO World Heritage site including the iconic Parthenon, considered a masterpiece of classical Greek Architecture, the mystical Erechtheion, dedicated to the goddess Athena, & the Gigantic Propylaea, entrance portal as you learn about their fascinating Histories, Mythology, and the artistic expression which adorned them.
You will also see the remains of the Theater of Dionysus, which saw the first performances of Ancient Plays and the Herodes Atticus Theater.
This amazing site played a central role in the development of one of the worlds great civilizations and holds a central influence over the inhabitants of this ancient City stretched out in the panoramic views below.
On our tour you will experience all the remaining classical temples & structures of this UNESCO World Heritage site including the iconic Parthenon, considered a masterpiece of classical Greek Architecture, the mystical Erechtheion, dedicated to the goddess Athena, & the Gigantic Propylaea, entrance portal as you learn about their fascinating Histories, Mythology, and the artistic expression which adorned them.
You will also see the remains of the Theater of Dionysus, which saw the first performances of Ancient Plays and the Herodes Atticus Theater.
This amazing site played a central role in the development of one of the worlds great civilizations and holds a central influence over the inhabitants of this ancient City stretched out in the panoramic views below.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
ACROPOLIS 90-Min
PRIVATE TOUR: Exclusive to your group alone with an experienced Professional Licensed Archaeological Guide
ACROPOLIS TOUR: Your Tour will visit the Acropolis and all its Monuments, Theaters and Temples including the Parthenon
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
PRIVATE TOUR: Exclusive to your group alone with an experienced Professional Licensed Archaeological Guide
ACROPOLIS TOUR: Your Tour will visit the Acropolis and all its Monuments, Theaters and Temples including the Parthenon
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: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 90-Minute Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Official Expert
- (GOLDEN HOUR TOUR Option) 90-Minute Tour to experience the Magical Light Effect in the afternoon
- All our guides are fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you.
- (ACROPOLIS TAILORED 3-Hr Option) Acropolis PLUS your choice of additional Site.
- (ACROPOLIS PLAKA & CUISINE 3-Hr Option) Traditional Greek Coffee/Moutain Tea, Sweet & Savory Treats
- 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.
Return details
At the end of your tour when all of the monuments have been viewed, your guide will wish you goodbye in the Acropolis so you can stay on to take in the wonderful views over the city, and have more time for photo's. Your guide will of course point out the exit to make sure you are orientated.
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AcropolisMEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance. 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.
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Teatro Di DionisoStill 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!
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PropylaeaAscend 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.
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Tempio Di Athena NikeBuilt 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.
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ParthenonThe 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.
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ErectheionThe 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.
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Herod Atticus OdeonBuilt in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day.
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AcropolisENDING YOUR TOUR. After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos. If you have chosen a tour option continuing to a second site, you will continue with your guide, ending at your second site.
- BOOKING OPTIONS: ACROPOLIS GOLDEN-HOUR: If choosing this booking option, your tour will be timed towards the famous special effects of the low light in the plateau of the Acropolis. TAILORED TOUR OPTION. If choosing this option your private Acropolis tour is extended to include another site of your choice such as the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, or Plaka Neighborhood. Please let us know your choice after booking. PLAKA & FOOD OPTION If choosing this option, Your Acropolis tour is extended with a tour of the Plaka Neighborhood along with stops at Iconic Local Eateries including Classic Greek Coffee or Mountain Tea or soft drinks, Souvlaki or Local assorted Traditional savory pastries, and Traditional Sweet delicacies. INCLUDING TRANSFERS OPTION Includes Return Transfers from CRUISE SHIP or Athens Location. Please let us know your location after booking. Note Airport or locations outside Athens can be arranged on request after booking (extra cost) (pass by)
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Acropolis Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide
Athens, Greece, Europe
$361.00
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!