Greece · Museum

National Archaeological Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 2-hour tour of the National Archaeological Museum
  • 02 Explore one of Greece’s most important archaeological collections
  • 03 See famous highlights including the Antikythera mechanism
  • 04 Learn from a licensed professional archaeological guide
  • 05 Commentary adapted to all ages and interest levels
  • 06 Discover masterpieces of sculpture, bronzes, gold, and jewellery
  • 07 Tour inside a renovated neoclassical museum building
  • 08 Family-friendly cultural experience in Athens

Discover the treasures of ancient Greece on a private guided tour of Athens’ National Archaeological Museum. With your licensed expert guide, explore one of the world’s great museum collections and gain deeper insight into the masterpieces, myths, and history behind its most celebrated exhibits.

See remarkable highlights such as the Antikythera mechanism, the gold treasures associated with Mycenae, and renowned ancient sculptures, all brought to life through engaging commentary tailored to your interests and level of knowledge. Set inside a beautifully renovated neoclassical building, this family-friendly experience offers an enriching and flexible way to spend time in Athens.

Discover the treasures of ancient Greece on a private guided tour of Athens’ National Archaeological Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Athens
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

MEETING OUR GUIDE

MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the museum's main Entrance & she will have a sign with your name written. If selecting the option to include transfers, your driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cruise ship, or other Athens Residence.

TOURING THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

TOURING THE MUSEUM. Established in 1829 & in a newly renovated Neoclassic building, this is the pre-eminent Archaeological Museum in Greece which houses the pick of Greece’s Archaeological treasures uncovered over the past centuries. Consequently, you will be treated to many of the most unique and amazing masterpieces ever produced. Permanent displays include bronzes such as the famous charioteer, the Antikythera mechanism and first working computer produced by the ancient Greeks 1000 years before anything similar, the Mycenean gold & jewellery horde from the tombs of Agamemnon in the citadel in Mycenae, and countless others.

Our expert guides are fully Licenced Official Archaeological guides and recognized experienced Experts who will take you through all these highlights. They are also wonderful communicators & will naturally adapt things to any level of knowledge so if you are a visiting History Professor or just want the photo highlights, your tour will flow accordingly.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Licensed Professional Guide
  • 2-Hour Tour of the Museum
  • Guiding is at all times 100% exclusive to your group
  • Flexible start time on request

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Admisison

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • • TOUR QUESTIONS: For all tour questions please Email:
  • MEETING POINT: Our guide will see you at the main entrance to the Museum at your chosen time. She will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, GR
Tour start
Athens, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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