Beat the Heat Acropolis Mythology Tour - Small group

4.7 (187 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

**Small group size: 15 people maximum**

The afternoon or early morning hours are perfect to visit the greatest landmark in Athens. With thinner crowds and cooler temperatures, you'll visit the world-famous Acropolis in ideal conditions with this 2-hour small group guided tour.

Options

Tour in English
Tour In French

What's included

  • Fun map of ancient Athens
  • Small group for an optimal experience
  • 2-hour guided tour with an English-speaking licensed guide
  • Hotel transfer
  • Food or drinks
  • Acropolis Entry Ticket (we can prepurchase for you)

What to expect

  1. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest. The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.
  4. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Propylaia
  5. Parthenon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias.
The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
  • Small group tour
  • Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
  • ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable

Cancellation policy

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

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