Private History Tour in Acropolis and Acropolis Museum at Athens

Duration4h

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into history with our unique private tour, led by an expert at your language (English, German, Italian, Spanish). This engaging journey through Athens' most important monument is both informative and fun. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis, delving into history, mythology, and captivating storytelling.

The adventure doesn't stop there – the tour continues at the acclaimed Acropolis Museum, ranked among the world's top museums. Marvel at original masterpieces from the Acropolis temples, beautifully showcased with natural light. Explore excavations visible beneath glass floors and walkways, adding an extra layer of intrigue to your experience. Don't miss this chance to make history come alive!

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Athens: Acropolis and Museum

German guide

Athens: Acropolis & Museum

Italian guide

Athens: Acropolis & Museum

Spanish guide

Athens: Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour

English guide

What's included

Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum
Private walking tour with a licensed expert guide (English, Norwegian, German, Italian, Spanish)
Disposable earphones (for groups of more than 5 people)

Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Entry tickets to Acropolis and to Acropolis Museum

What to expect

Acropolis
25m · Admission ticket included

Meet your guide at the Acropolis metro station to begin your tour. You'll first explore the Acropolis hill. On your way up, check out the Dionysus Theater, where they used to perform ancient dramas and tragedies. Walk around the impressive Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. At the hill's top, visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and, of course, the Parthenon – a symbol of democracy and Western civilization. These monuments from the 5th century B.C showcase the greatness of ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles.
Acropolis Museum
2h · Admission ticket included

Right after exploring the Acropolis, you can also visit the Acropolis Museum, just a short walk away. On the ground floor, you'll see items from daily life in Athens – things like wedding traditions, toys kids liked, how they healed, and their religious practices. Upstairs on the first floor, you'll stand close to mysterious old statues from the 6th century B.C that were once on the Acropolis. Walk by the Caryatids and big pieces from the Acropolis entrance. On the top floor, enjoy a stunning view of the Acropolis while admiring the original and outstanding Parthenon frieze in its unique concept and artistic excellence.
Parthenon
30m · Admission ticket not included

Proceed on foot to the Parthenon, a sacred tribute to the goddess Athena, revered as the protector of Athens. Marvel at this pinnacle of 5th-century Doric architectural brilliance.
Theatre of Dionysus
Pass by

Glide effortlessly past the queue and immerse yourself in the excitement of witnessing the Theater of Dionysus, where countless renowned ancient comedies and tragedies debuted.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Pass by

Proceed onwards to the Roman Herodion theater, constructed in commemoration of the spouse of Herodes Atticus.
Propylaea
15m · Admission ticket not included

Scale the steps to reach the Propylaea, the grand gateway of the Acropolis, known as the Propylaea.
Temple of Athena Nike
Pass by

Absorb the sights of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Erectheion
20m · Admission ticket not included

Lastly, behold the Erechtheion, celebrated for its distinctive architectural brilliance characterized by asymmetrical design, featuring six sculpted female figures among its supports.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742, located at the corner of Mitseon Street and Strataion Street. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.

End point

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
Luggage or large bags, food, drink and pets are not allowed.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The tour requires walking uphill and sometimes on uneven surfaces
Bring a hat for the sunny days and an umbrella or a raincoat for the rainy days
There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to enter the Acropolis, only the line to purchase tickets
You may purchase your entrance tickets at our check-in point just before the tour (card or cash payment), provided you inform us in advance so we can reserve them for the correct time slot. Otherwise, tickets must be purchased by you directly from the official websites at least 24 hours before the tour. Please make sure to ask us for the correct time slot before buying them on your own.
The Acropolis of Athens is a citadel built on top of a relatively steep hill which can be slippery at specific spots especially when raining.
Bring a bottle of water (no cafe-bar at the site, only a water fountain), a hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella on a rainy day.
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
Not suitable for children under 6 years old

Cancellation policy

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

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