MEETING & INTRODUCTION
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance.
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.
THE ACROPOLIS
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON.
With no need to queue for tickets you can carry on to see The THEATER OF DIONYSUS, considered the worlds oldest, and upwards to the gigantic entrance of the PROPHILIA, to hear about all of the Temples and other structures located on the rock of the Acropolis including the restored TEMPLE OF ATHENA NIKE, the PARTHENON, the Mystical ERECHTHEION. Take in the myths & legends associated with the temples amongst the Athens views and finally descent to view the HEROD ATTICUS ODEON THEATER as you head towards the nearby Museum.
ACROPOLIS AFTERNOON & SUNSET TOUR OPTION
If selecting this tour option you will have the advantage of 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.
NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
TOURING THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
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!
ADDITIONAL BOOKING OPTIONS
Additional booking options:
ACROPOLIS AFTERNOON & SUNSET TOUR OPTION (2-hrs):
If selecting this tour option during booking you will have the advantage of 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.
CITY SIGHTSEEING & TRANSFERS TOUR OPTION (4-hrs tour by vehicle): (5-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. 5-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR BY VEHICLE: ACROPOLIS - ACROPOLIS MUSEUM - TEMPLE OF ZEUS - HADRIANS ARCH - OLYMPIC STADIUM - ATHENS TRILOGY - SYNTAGMA SQUARE & GUARDS. A Professional Licensed Guide will accompany you at the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum.
