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Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert

By WARMPENGUIN
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$460 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

In the company of a Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide experience the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and temples, the Theatre 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.

Activity location

  • Acropolis
    • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
    • 105 58, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makrigianni 7
    • 7 Makrigianni
    • 117 42, Athina, Greece

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ACROPOLIS ONLY 90-Minute
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

90-MINUTE PRIVATE TOUR: Private guiding of the Acropolis (option excludes the Museum).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Price details
S$459.80 x 1 AdultS$459.80
Total
Price is S$459.80
Until Fri, 18 Jul
ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA 3-hr
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR : Private expert guiding of the Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis, and the Ancient Agora (option excludes the Museum)
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours

Price details
S$565.79 x 1 AdultS$565.79
Total
Price is S$565.79
Until Fri, 18 Jul
ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM 3-hr
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR: Private expert guiding of the Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis, and the New Acropolis Museum
WALKING TOUR
Duration: 3 hours

Price details
S$565.79 x 1 AdultS$565.79
Total
Price is S$565.79
Until Fri, 18 Jul
WITH VEHICLE OPTION 5-hr
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

5-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR BY VEHICLE: ACROPOLIS - ACROPOLIS MUSEUM - TEMPLE OF ZEUS - HADRIANS ARCH - OLYMPIC STADIUM - ATHENS TRILOGY - SYNTAGMA SQUARE & GUARDS
FREE CRUISE SHIP & HOTEL PCKUP: Door to Door pickup & Return are included from the Cruise Port, or any Central Athens Address.
LICENSED EXPERT GUIDE: Includes a Private Licensed Guide for the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
Luxury Class Mercedes: With Free WiFi, Chilled Bottled Water, Air Condirtion

Price details
S$1,221.15 x 1 AdultS$1,221.15
Total
Price is S$1,221.15
Until Fri, 18 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Guides are Fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis & Museum with you
  • What's includedWhat's included'ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & Ancient Agora
  • What's includedWhat's included'ACROPOLIS ONLY' Option: includes a 90-Minute visit to the Acropolis only.
  • What's includedWhat's included'ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included'WITH VEHICHLE OPTION' Includes a 5-hr by luxury Vehicle with return transfers & other City Sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmission fees (Hassle free SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets are organised for you after booking - extra cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfers by Vehicle. UNLESS choosing the 'WITH VEHICLE OPTION'.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that admission is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays.
  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Makrygianni (Pass by)
Our Private tour takes 3-Hours which is roughly split into 80 Minutes at the Acropolis and associated Temples, Theatres 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 Civilisation 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.
Acropolis
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
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, Theatres, and associated buildings such as the monumental gateway (Propylaea), Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum, and of course the Parthenon.
Theater of Dionysus (Pass by)
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 amphitheatre 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!
Propylaea (Pass by)
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.
Temple of Athena Nike (Pass by)
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.
Parthenon (Pass by)
The pinnacle of the 'Golden-Age' of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivalled 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.
Erechtheion (Pass by)
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.
Herod Atticus Odeon (Pass by)
Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheatre continues as a working theatre to the present day.
Acropolis Museum
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
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!
Acropolis (Pass by)
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.
Athens (Pass by)
CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE OPTION (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.
Ancient Agora of Athens (Pass by)
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAcropolis
    • Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
    • 105 58, Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMakrigianni 7
    • 7 Makrigianni
    • 117 42, Athina, Greece

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