Acropolis FIRST-ENTRANCE Private Tour with Archaeological Expert

Duration1h - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Greek, English, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Beat the Crowds with an Expert Licensed Guide who will reserve your spot at the front of the queue so you will be among the first to enter the Acropolis.

The entrance Point also follows the much shorter fast-track path to the Parthenon and other main temple, the Erechthion, ensuring you reach both well in advance of large coach groups to enjoy these Jaw dropping masterpieces from the Golden Age of Ancient Greece at the most peaceful time.

The friendly guides are highly qualified state registered, recognised Archaeological Experts with years of experience, so you will be in capable hands as you soak up the History and Mythology brought to life before you.

Remain inside to enjoy the city views or continue with lots of time in front of you for more sightseeing!

Flexible booking options are also available to let you include Acropolis Admission Tickets, the Acropolis Museum, or Traditional Food Tastings at an Authentic local eatery! Our tour is also fully Family Friendly.

Options

ACROPOLIS only

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost).
Duration: 2 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

ACROPOLIS + Food Tasting

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR : Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON
TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available).
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)

Duration: 3 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

ACROPOLIS + Admission Tickets

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON
SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS: Admission Tickets are included. Your guide will have them ready.
Duration: 2 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

ACROPOLIS + Museum

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON
ADDITIONAL ACROPOLIS MUSEUM: If selecting this option, your tour is extended to 3-hrs to include the nearby New Acropolis Museum

ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Admission Tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)
Duration: 3 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

What's included

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included if choosing the option with Tickets Included
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more

Entrance fee & Tickets are not included unless choosing the 'Including Admission' booking option

What to expect

Acropolis
Pass by

MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the front of the queue so you will find her there with a sign with your name written.
Herod Atticus Odeon
10m · Admission ticket not included

Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day.
Propylaea
10m · Admission ticket not included

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
10m · Admission ticket not included

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
10m · Admission ticket not included

The pinnacle of the 'Golden-Age' of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivaled 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.
Erectheion
10m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Theatre of Dionysus
10m · Admission ticket not included

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 amphitheater 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!
Acropolis
Pass by

ENDING YOUR TOUR. After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos. If you have chosen a tour option continuing to a second site, you will continue with your guide, ending at your second site.
Acropolis
Pass by

OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS
If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.
Acropolis Museum
Pass by

OPTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
If you have selected this booking option, your tour is extended to include the nearby Acropolis Museum.
Plaka
Pass by

OPTION TO INCLUDE FOOD TASTING
Immerse yourself in local Greek Food Culture as you learn about many traditional delicacies, from Loukomades to yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and many others, including a wide variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin 'filo' pastry). See how they are made and end with your choice of dish with your helpful guide (food equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian choices available).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING POINT: Your Guide will be waiting in the queue at the Main Entrance directly opposite the Acropolis canteen (please note this is not the Dionysus Eleuthereus Entrance). She will have a sign with your name.

End point

At the end of your tour when all of the monuments have been viewed, your guide will wish you goodbye in the Acropolis so you can stay on to take in the wonderful views over the city, and for Photos.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting the 'Admission Tickets' option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: [email protected]. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..
MEETING POINT. Please note that the Meeting Point is the MAIN ENTRANCE, and your guide will be at or very near the front of the queue so you will find her there with a sign with your name.
FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multi generational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis only): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON. 2hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Admission Tickets): Includes Acropolis Guiding plus Admission Tickets. 2hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Museum): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. 3hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Food Tasting): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis plus Traditional Food Tastings. 2hr

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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