2-Hour Private Acropolis of Athens Tour with Licensed Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Acropolis with a professional licensed guide
• 02 Hear about the Golden Age of Pericles as you ascend the sacred hill
• 03 Enjoy views of the Pnyx, the Ancient Agora, and surrounding historic landmarks
• 04 Admire the breathtaking Parthenon and the Erechtheion at the top

Take a private tour of the Acropolis of Athens with a professional licensed guide and discover the history of this unique site as you walk up the sacred hill. Along the way, hear about the Golden Age of Pericles and enjoy views of key landmarks, including the Filopappos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Pnyx, and the Areopagus. At the summit, admire the breathtaking Parthenon and the Erechtheion.

Walking through the Propylaea, you will reach the top, where you will see the breathtaking Parthenon and, opposite it, the Erechtheion, where the Karyatides stood in place of columns to support the roof.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Athens

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Acropolis Hill Ascent to the Parthenon and Erechtheion

• Your guide will meet you right by the entrance to the site and begin ascending with you to the top of the Acropolis hill, stopping at the best spots along the way to help you visualize the Golden Age of Pericles, when most of the monuments on the hill were built.
• As you climb, you will see and hear explanations about Filopappos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Pnyx Hill - the birthplace of democracy - and Areopagus Hill.
• Before reaching the Propylaea, you will enjoy an excellent view of the Temple of Athena Nike and the Ancient Agora, where Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle introduced great philosophical schools. Walking through the Propylaea, you will reach the top, where you will see the breathtaking Parthenon and, opposite it, the Erechtheion, where the Karyatides stood in place of columns to support the roof.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guided tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Private transfers from the hotel/port can be arranged at an additional cost
• Italian/French/Spanish guide available at an additional cost

What to bring

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Bring sunglasses and sunscreen.
• You can bring a camera.

Know before you go

• Elevators are available for wheelchairs, people with diminished abilities, and any parent attending two or more infants on their own. Please inform us while booking so transport with the elevator can be arranged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, Ελλάδα

Tour start

Acropolis, Athens 105 58, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.