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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$58.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Travel back in time on a 4 hours Skip-the-line informative and fun tour to the most significant monument in Athens. This tour is guided by an English speaking field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through a journey into history, mythology and storytelling. The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, which has been ranked among the top Museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.
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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.
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
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- English speaking licensed guide
- Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
- Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected)
- Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected)
- 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
Return details
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AcropolisMeet your guide at our office at Mitseon 2, Athens, 11742, at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. Take a short break before you continue to the Acropolis Museum, during which you can use the bathroom.
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Acropolis MuseumRight after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children's favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.
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ParthenonWalk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture.
- Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed. (pass by)
- Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus. (pass by)
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PropylaeaClimb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
- Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike. (pass by)
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ErectheionFinally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.
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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$58.60
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!