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Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour

Location Athens, Greece, Europe
$128.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Come on a 4-hour tour to Athens' most important spot and step back in time! A friendly English-speaking guide, an expert with a license, will lead you through a journey of history and mythology at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis Museum, among the world's best, and be amazed by original masterpieces, brightly lit by natural sunlight. Check out ancient wonders through glass floors during excavations.

Choose the afternoon tour for a more relaxed experience with fewer people and milder temperatures. The heat is less, making it comfy for you. Plus, enjoy the beautiful colors of the setting sun – it's like magic, adding an extra layer of beauty to your time-travel adventure.

So, if you want to explore the Acropolis and its museum without waiting in long lines as at this time of day the crowd at the rock tends to be smaller, in the pleasant afternoon breeze, and with the stunning backdrop of the sun's colors, this tour is just right for you!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group Tour - No Entry Tickets
Entry tickets not included: For the without tickets option, ask for instructions for the correct time slot per ticket, before you buy them on your own.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum
  • Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included.
  • Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
  • Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
  • Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

  • Feel the excitement as you explore the Theater of Dionysus, where numerous renowned ancient comedies and tragedies had their debut performances. (pass by)
  • Proceed to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in honor of Herodes Atticus' wife. (pass by)
  • Propylaea
    Ascend to the entrance of the Acropolis, known as the Propylaea.
  • Tempio Di Athena Nike
    Enjoy the sights of the Temple of Athena Nike.
  • Parthenon
    Stroll towards the Parthenon, devoted to the goddess Athena, the protector of Athens. Appreciate this pinnacle of 5th-century Doric order architecture.
  • Erectheion
    Lastly, behold the Erechtheion, a distinctive architectural masterpiece celebrated for its asymmetrical design and supported by six sculpted female figures.
  • After your Acropolis tour, explore the nearby Acropolis Museum, just a short walk away. On the ground floor, discover artifacts showcasing Athenian daily life – from wedding customs and children's toys to healing techniques and religious practices. Moving to the first floor, get up close to mysterious ancient statues from the 6th century B.C. that once adorned the Acropolis. Walk alongside the Caryatids and large pieces from the Acropolis entrance, experiencing their grandeur. On the top floor, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Acropolis while admiring the original and artistically excellent Parthenon frieze. It's a chance to be fascinated by the unique history and artistry of Athens, all within reach of the Acropolis site.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Due to strict Acropolis entry times, punctuality is crucial. Latecomers cannot be accommodated, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Entrance tickets to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
  • We cannot use the elevator to the Acropolis on group tours
  • Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
  • 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 children under 6 years old
  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Afternoon Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour

    Location Athens, Greece, Europe
    $128.40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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