Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

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Location: Athens, Greece

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In the company of a Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide experience the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and temples, the Theater of Dionysus, and the New Acropolis Museum. Exclusive and dedicated to your group alone, your private guide will bring to life the pinnacle of the classical Greek period along with its associated masterpieces housed in the nearby Museum for a once in a lifetime experience.

Flexible booking Options exclude the Museum to offer the following additional choices: ACROPOLIS ONLY, for a focused 90-Minute expert tour of this site only; ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA, for a combined 3-hr tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora; WITH VEHICLE OPTION, for a 5-hr tour also including the wider Athens City Highlights as well as return transfers from the Cruise Ship Port or central Athens Hotel.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Our Private tour takes 3-Hours which is roughly split into 80 Minutes at the Acropolis and associated Temples, Theaters and buildings, and 80 Minutes at the Acropolis Museum. MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the 'Acropoli' Metro Station at street level which is located at 7 Makrygianni Street, and close to the Acropolis Museum 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. If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included so we will be at your Hotel or Cruise ship terminal to meet you.
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TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON. Usually, you will continue first with a visit to the Acropolis lasting approximately 80 minutes during which time you will see all of the Temples, Theaters, and associated buildings such as the monumental gateway (Propylaea), Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum, and of course the Parthenon.
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Still in a good state of preservation, one of our first stops is the Ancient THEATER OF DIONYSUS. Built in the 4th & 5th century BC in a natural amphitheater o nthe slopes of the Acropolis it would have had an impressive capacity of 25000, it is considered the world's oldest. Amazing to think that many of the most famous Ancient Greek plays would have had their original premieres here!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TOURING THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (approximately 80 minutes) A short distance from the Acropolis you will see many of its original masterpieces along with models, videos & interactive installations housed in this state-of-the-art museum. Your guide will illuminate the most impressive & significant pieces along with the stories of myth & legend behind them. The tour's combination of the Acropolis and Museum form a perfect pairing in the understanding of the core of the 'Golden age' of Classical Greece. ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your guide will return you to the meeting point or choose to stay, enjoying the sights of the City!
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ACROPOLIS ONLY OPTION(2-hrs): If selecting this tour option during booking we recommend selecting a time after lunch for a crowd-free experience as well as enjoying the 'Golden Light' and the best time to view the honey-colored hues of the temple's ancient Architecture and surrounding city views.
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CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE OPTION (4-hrs tour by vehicle): If selecting this tour option during booking you will be picked up from your Cruise Ship, Central Athens Hotel, or other Address. This 4-Hour Private Tour includes All of the main Athens Highlights including the following: ACROPOLIS - OLD TOWN & PLAKA - TEMPLE OF ZEUS - HADRIANS ARCH - OLYMPIC STADIUM - ATHENS TRILOGY - SYNTAGMA SQUARE & THE TRADITIONAL EVZONE GUARDS. A Licensed Expert Guide will accompany you through the Acropolis and other sites.
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ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA OPTION (3-hr): If selecting this tour option, both the Acropolis and Ancient Greek Agora with its depth of history will be brought to life by your private Guide.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that admission is not included. Tickets for some dates and time slots can be in heavy demand so we kindly request that you turn up for your tour with appropriate tickets; either having bought these yourself, or having asked us to buy these on your behalf. Otherwise we are not responsible for any delays. If you need us to purchase Skip-the-line Tickets for you, just let us know by message after booking.
• REDUCED MOBILITY. We want all our guests to fully enjoy their tour in the most comfortable way possible. If you have reduced mobility or can only walk for short distances, we request that you let us know after booking since there are various measures we can put in place to reduce the time you spend on your feet.
• WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy. It is also possible to extend your tour time on request. If choosing our City Tour Option with Transfers included by vehicle, please let us know. Our vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs only and are not fully equipped for disabled use.

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Posted By : Thomas_M
Lisa was excellent!! Combining the rich culture with the history of this wonderful city was a real treat for the 8 of us. Highly recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 15:26:40

Posted By : Nick_G
Wonderful private, at our own pace, tour. Katerina, our guide, was excellent, very knowledgeable and passionate as well. I would certainly use Viator private tours again, if this experience is anything to go by. Thank you

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Posted On : 2024-06-28 12:41:27

Posted By : nicoley501
This was an amazing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and sooooo nice. By far the best experience we have had on our cruise (we booked straight through trip advisor though) and it was our guide who made the difference! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 03:40:31

Posted By : pavolm745
A great tour. Lydia was very knowledgeable and was able to motivate the kids as well. Highly recommend. Both acropolis and ancient agora are worth the visit.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 13:39:48

Posted By : Experience793414
Maria was very interesting and informative. We were able to see all of our highlights in the 4-hour time period. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 13:39:13

Posted By : cathvw
We were so glad we booked our private tour of the acropolis. Our guide Vicki was amazing - very thorough and informative. We stopped in the shade many times along the way to the top, and she engaged us with stories of the area. It also meant we were not rushed and out of breath. It was a very comfortable climb for the whole family in the heat. She spoke at length to our children and engaged comfortably with them too, making them feel included. We went at 4:30pm and it was definitely not as busy as I thought it might be. Our guide said she actually enjoys going at 1 or 2pm as with the heat of the day, it means it is a very quiet time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 03:05:40

Posted By : V1612ZOsashas
If you are traveling with family or a large group this is the tour company you need. We had a family with age range 9-75. Our tour guide Betty was excellent. She ensured we skipped the lines and found shade on a hot sunny day. She told wonderful exciting stories about the history of the Acropolis.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 04:26:02

Posted By : Athan_H
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, we had an amazing time exploring.
We will come back again. We highly recommend this experience.

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Posted On : 2024-06-21 15:18:58

Posted By : JayaT_13
Kaliope was quite nice - very sweet and informative during tour. We enjoyed it. She paced the tour well and was good with taking photos as well.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 01:34:44

Posted By : David_S
Amazing tour. So much information and so well presented. Great pace for my 13 year old and wow the views.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 18:34:15