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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

By WARMPENGUIN
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $391 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 3h
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  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location

  • Acropolis
    • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
    • 105 58, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makrigianni 7
    • 7 Makrigianni
    • 117 42, Athina, Greece

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ACROPOLIS ONLY 90-Minute
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

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.

Price details
$332.87 x 1 Adult$332.87
Paid at activity$57.99
Total
Price is $390.86
Until Sat, Nov 29
ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA 3-hr
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR : Private expert guiding of the Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis, and the Ancient Agora (option excludes the Museum)
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours
END POINT: If choosing this option your tour ends at the Agora

Price details
$418.70 x 1 Adult$418.70
Paid at activity$57.99
Total
Price is $476.69
Until Sat, Nov 29
ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM 3-hr
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR: Private expert guiding of the Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis, and the New Acropolis Museum
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours

Price details
$418.70 x 1 Adult$418.70
Paid at activity$57.99
Total
Price is $476.69
Until Sat, Nov 29

Activity itinerary

Makrygianni (Pass by)
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.
Acropolis
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
TOURING 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.
Theater of Dionysus (Pass by)
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!
Propylaea (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.
Temple of Athena Nike (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.
Parthenon (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.
Erechtheion (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.
Herod Atticus Odeon (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.
Acropolis Museum
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
TOURING 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 (Pass by)
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.
Athens (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.
Ancient Agora of Athens (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.

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