Athens: Private Acropolis, Parthenon Tour, optional tickets
Overview
Gain unique insights for the city’s past and present times from our expert English-speaking licensed tour guides, who are all locals and really passionate about what they do. Small groups guarantee a premium and entertaining experience.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Disposable earphones (for groups of over 5 people)
- Expert licensed tour guide
✗ Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee - Acropolis Entry Ticket
- Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill
- Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
2
Stop 2
Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.
3
Stop 3
Stroll to the remains of the healing temple Asklepieion of Athens which was built in honor of the gods Asclepius and Hygeia.
4
Stop 4
Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
5
Stop 5
Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
6
Stop 6
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.
7
Stop 7
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.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
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Good to Know
- 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
- In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
- The starting time of our private tour could be arranged upon request
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that we can issue the entrance tickets for you in advance. Payment can be made either by card or cash at check-in, provided that you inform us in a timely manner. Otherwise, you may purchase the tickets on your own, after consulting us for the correct time slot. In any case, please make sure to be on time at the meeting point, so the tour can start as scheduled.
- Strollers are not allowed in Acropolis
- The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.
- Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.
- Audio quality may be affected by other groups' equipment during crowded times.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years old
- Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.