In the company of an experienced Expert Licensed Professional guide, step into the 3000-year-old tombs of Mycenae & palace of Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war.
The Ancient Mycenaean's formed the first widespread culture in Europe and their Citadel at Mycenae was their Capital. Its extensive ruins and fortifications give an enormousness depth in understanding the History and Cultural development of later Civilizations.
A precursur of the later Classical Greek civilization, they were distinct in their building, art and craftsmanship and dominated the local region at sea and on land, then vanished without trace.
All of the Archaeological sites main highlights are toured as well as the impressive on-site Museum and monumental Tomb of Agamemnon.
This tour is suitable for families and all ages & levels of Archaeological interest & your expert guide will naturally adapt to the level of detail that you are interested in.
What's included
Private Guided Tour of the Archaeological Site and Museum with a Licensed Official Expert
Admission: Adult €20 / EU under 25, Non-EU 18 Free / Your Guide will buy & you will reimburse her
A single ticket bought directly at the entrance covers both the Tomb and the Archaeological Site
What to expect
Archaeological Site Mycenae
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MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the Tomb of Atreus Entrance.
Citadel and Treasury of Atreus
10m · Admission ticket not included
TREASURY OF ATREUS.
Just before the main Archaeological site lies The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon. Probably the largest and best preserved Beehive tomb in existence. An incredibly impressive structure, in entering you will pass under the enormous monolithic entrance stone weighs around 120 tons. See if you can guess how the stones were made, from where they came from, and how they were constructed some 3000 years ago!
Archaeological Site Mycenae
40m · Admission ticket not included
TOURING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. With your informative guide you will explore all of the sites highlights of the imposing remains of Ancient Mycenae, one of the most important sites in the development of Ancient Greece. Not only central to the ‘Mycenaean period, from 1600 to 1100 BC which formed the first major widespread civilization in Europe at the time, but also home to the palace of the legendary Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War. Passing through the 20-meter wide city walls, entering through the gigantic lion's gate and exploring Agamemnon’s throne room and associated Toombs of the site with their huge construction is an amazing experience. Excavations of its various Toombs to date have uncovered over 15Kg of gold and other famous & priceless treasures, many of which you will see in its modern on-site museum including Agamemnon's death mask.
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
40m · Admission ticket not included
TOURING THE MUSEUM. The Museum is locaed within the main Archaeological site and we recommend visiting this first before exploring the main site because it provides very nice background information as well as many unique exhibits which help bring the life & times of the Ancient Mycenean's to life.
Mycenae
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ENDING YOUR TOUR. At the end of your tour, you are free to stay longer inside the main Archaeological site, or your guide can see you back to the main entrance.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the Main Entrance to the toomb. Your guide will have a sign with your name.
End point
The tour ends at the Main Archaeological Site
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
SKIP THE LINE TICKETS: To ensure you have the correct tickets for your time slot, your guide will buy these for you in advance and have them ready when you come. You will reimburse her directly in cash on the day of your tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
