The Acropolis Walking Tour with a French Guide

4.8 (34 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesFrench
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a French-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and learn the fascinating history of the most important classical site in the western world.

Join a licensed archaeologist guide, and admire an astonishing collection of sculptures that tell more than 2,500 years of history, from the 1st theater of human civilization at the Theater of Dionysus, to the Healing Temple of Asclepius, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

See the Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of Wingless Victory), and the gateway to the Propylaeum. Go to the remains of the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheum. Marvel at the crowning glory of the Acropolis at the iconic Parthenon from where almost all of Athens can be seen.

What's included

  • Licenced French speaking tour guide
  • Skip the line ENTRANCE TICKETS
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Acropolis
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον and πόλις.
  2. Parthenon
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power.
  3. Propylaea
    15m · Admission ticket included
    In ancient Greek architecture, a propylaea, propylea or propylaia is a monumental gateway. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.
  4. Temple of Athena Nike
    Pass by
    The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Porinou 5 street, 11742 inside Athens Walks

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Entrance tickets for European Union citizens under 25 years old is free with show of your passport

Cancellation policy

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

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