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Experience the Acropolis of Athens and South Slope at your own pace with a time-slotted ticket for the Acropolis Hill, and a captivating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to admire the unparalleled excellence of ancient Greek architecture. In addition, a self-guided audio walking city tour to discover Athens.
Put on your headphones and discover the archaeological site of the theatre of Dionysus, the relics of the Asclepieion, the stunning Odeon of Herodes of Atticus, the temple of Athena Nike, the majestic Propylaea, the Parthenon in its sheer beauty, the peculiar temple of Erechtheum and the Belvedere viewpoint, through the power of storytelling.
Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to begin at the Side Acropolis entrance from the south-east slopes of the hill (Thrasillou, Athens, 105 58). The easiest way to get there is from the Acropolis metro station (Red Line). The tour ends at the west entrance-exit of the Acropolis.
Itinerary
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Your tour begins at the South Slopes entrance of the Acropolis, from where you’ll set out to experience the archaeological site of the theatre of Dionysus. Listen to the stories of the playful God of Wine and learn about the birth of ancient Greek tragedy before you continue to explore the relics of the Asclepieion, where you’ll discover how the pilgrims seeking spiritual and physical healing paid their respects to the God of Medicine
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
On the north side of the hill, opposite the Parthenon, the peculiar temple of the Erechtheion, was home to many divine ancestors, including a snake that enjoyed eating honey cakes. Discover the spot where Athena contested the patronage of Athens with Poseidon and listen to the legends about the first king’s mythic origins.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
The Parthenon is the perfect embodiment of the aesthetics and ideals of classical Athens. Listen to the stories about the great minds who envisioned and constructed the temple and learn about the optical illusions that brilliantly fiddle with the viewer’s perception
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the Acropolis and the South slope
- No live guide or meeting point provided
- You will receive a link in a separate email with the BookingPage url to choose the time slot to enter only Acropolis Hill. Please use this link to download your e-tickets and the app for the audio guide.
- Booking requests received between 17:00 to 8:59 (UTC+02:00) are served from 9.00 and on
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the Acropolis and the South slope
- No live guide or meeting point provided
- You will receive a link in a separate email with the BookingPage url to choose the time slot to enter only Acropolis Hill. Please use this link to download your e-tickets and the app for the audio guide.
- Booking requests received between 17:00 to 8:59 (UTC+02:00) are served from 9.00 and on
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket and is not accepted at the site
- Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit - no wifi/4G on-site
- Tickets need to be either printed or downloaded on your phone
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen during the hot summer months
- EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to have free admission tickets. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- Non-EU childern up to 5 years old must present ID card or passport for verification (age and country). However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old, upon presentation of their passport, are entitled to 50% reduced admission. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
- To reach the Acropolis, exit Acropolis metro station (Line 2), head towards Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, and walk along it. The Theatre of Dionysus will be on your right.
- Please be aware that there may be long queues at the entrance, so you might need to wait before entering.
- From 22/11/21 to 6/12/21, all visitors should provide a Covid-19 vaccination or immunity certificate at the entrance due to government restrictions.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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