Walk Around The Acropolis Hill Over a 3.5-Hour Private Tour in Athens
Highlights
Athens
archaeological, historical, Story Telling
Private Tour
3.5 Hours
Hard
English
Description
Embark on this tour and travel around the Acropolis Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and witness the Golden Age of Pericles come to life. See the iconic landmarks such as the Philopappos Hill, Herodium Odeon, Dionysius Theatre, and Pnyx Hill. Get stunning views of the Temple of Wingless Nike and the Ancient Agora before climbing the Propylaea.
Itinerary
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Walk Around The Acropolis Hill in Athens
- Meet the tour guide at the Acropolis Museum. As you gather at the museum, your guide can also provide some context and background information, setting the stage for an enriching experience ahead.
- Start walking up the Acropolis Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll be transported back to the Golden Age of Pericles, witnessing the grandeur of the monuments that once adorned this historical hill.
- Listen to fascinating explanations about Herodium Odeon, the ancient theatre, and its role in entertainment during that era.
- Continue and learn about the world of Greek drama and its impact on society at the Dionysius Theatre.
- Stop before the Propylaea; here, enjoy an excellent outside view of the Temple of Wingless Nike and the Ancient Agora, where Socrates, Plato and Aristotle introduced great philosophical schools.
- Walk with the guide to the top of Propylaea; from here, see the breathtaking Parthenon and the Erechtheion Temple opposite it, where the Karyatides stood instead of columns to support the roof.
- Visit the birthplace of Democracy, Pnyx Hill, and gain insights into how it shaped the governance of the time.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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