Acropolis 1-Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Kick off your visit to Athens with an Expert led Private Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Jaw dropping masterpiece of the Golden Age of Ancient Greece.

Exclusive to your group only, soak up the Mythology and History, brought to life by your experienced friendly guide who will also adjust things to your groups pace as well as to any younger members.

The tour covers all of the temples and monuments of the Acropolis including the remains of the Theatre of Dionysus, which saw the first performances of Ancient Plays and the Herodes Atticus Theatre so you wont miss anything, and your 1 hour tour still leaves lots of time for the rest of your days sightseeing!

The tour can also be tailored further on request and is suitable for families and all ages.

What's Included

Tickets are included if choosing the 'Including Admission' Option
1 Hour Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Official Expert
All our guides are fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you.
Entrance fee & Tickets are not included unless choosing the 'Including Admission' booking option

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Makrigianni 7

MEETING POINT: Makrigianni 7, Athina. 117 42 (close to the Acropolis Museum) Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.

End point
Acropolis

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 for Photos. If selecting the option to include the Plaka or another site, then your tour will end there.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Acropolis

    MEETING 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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Herod Atticus Odeon

    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Propylaea

    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Temple of Athena Nike

    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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Parthenon

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Erectheion

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Acropolis

    ENDING 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.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • Athens (Pass by)

    BOOKING OPTIONS: ACROPOLIS Golden-Light Tour. 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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours end inside the Acropolis to allow more time for the views and photos.
  • ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included only when selecting the 'including Admission' option. For all other options we can still have skip the line tickets for you by request (extra cost).
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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