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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
In this tour of the ancient city of Athens, we will learn about the history and archaeology of the ancient city. We will learn how ancient Athens was created, how the temples of Athena were constructed on the Acropolis hill and what was their function. We will also explore the sanctuaries of Dionysos and Asclepios and learn more about the religious festivals of the ancient city. At the Acropolis Museum, we will see the artifacts of the Acropolis area and the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon and understand more about the ancient world. We will finish the day with a visit to the ancient Agora, the center of the ancient city. We will get more depth into the circumstances that gave birth to democracy and how their political system functioned. We will also talk about daily life in the ancient city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
the meeting point will be right outside the exit of the Acropolis metro station at 4 Makrygianni street. The guide will be holding a sign with "Dionysis Athens Tour"
The tour will end right in the middle of Monastiraki square, in front of the entrance of the Flea market
Itinerary
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1
We will visit the famous Acropolis hill where we will see the Parthenon, Erectheion, Propylaea, Sanctuary of Dionysos and Sanctuary of Asclepios (admission ticket is 20 euros per person)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2
Acropolis Museum houses the artefacts that were discovered at the Acropolis area during the excavations of the 19th and 20th centuries. We will also see the famous sculptural decoration of the Parthenon (admission is 15 euros per person)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
We will have the opportunity to visit the centre of the ancient temples and see the public buildings, temples, ancient courthouses. We will talk about the bird of democracy and daily life in the centre of the ancient city (admission ticket is 10 euros per person)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Walk through the old part of Athens and see how the city involved throughout the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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