Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Acropolis

  Meet 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.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Acropolis Museum

  Right 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.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Parthenon

  Walk 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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Theatre of Dionysus (Pass by)

  Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.

  Admission ticket free
• Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass by)

  Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Propylaea

  Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)

  Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Erectheion

  Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair and strollers accessible; not suitable for people with mobility impairments, children under 6, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions

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