The Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon: Private 2-hour Walking Tour
Overview
Ancient citadels like the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens offer a glimpse into the golden age of classical Greek civilization. This two-hour privately guided walking tour reveals the rich history and daily life of this remarkable site.
- 🏛️ Be transported back 2500 years to the birthplace of Western democracy, dedicated to the Goddess Athena.
- 📜 Learn about influential figures such as Homer, Pythagoras, and Sophocles whose legacies endure through time.
- 👁️ Admire the Parthenon’s Caryatid columns and discover its optical illusions.
- 🌄 Wander through the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Erechtheion temple while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views.
- 🕰️ Your tour concludes inside the Acropolis, allowing for further exploration at your own leisure.
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- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- The Acropolis of Athens admission tickets
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Transportation on the day (if required)
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AcropolisLearn about the Acropolis of Athens, a vast complex of magnificent ancient temples, theatres, and civic buildings from the height of Ancient Greek civilization in the 5th Century BCE. Walk through the famous Propylaea gate, the monumental grand ceremonial entrance with its vast doric columns, and through the serene Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus and the remains of the Temple of Rome & Augustus.
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ParthenonGaze up at and explore the magnificent Parthenon, the resplendent marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena situated atop the Acropolis. Discover other major monuments of the Acropolis, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, where classical works by the most famous Greek poets were first performed. End your privately guided tour in the Acropolis, where you can continue to explore the site at your own leisure.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.