Acropolis of Athens: Private Tour of Parthenon, Acropolis Museum and Local Cuisine Experience
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Explore the Acropolis of Athens with an archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, and savor local cuisine on this private 4-hour tour.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient fortress situated on a rocky hill above Athens, containing the remnants of several historically and architecturally significant buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon. The term acropolis is derived from the Greek words ἄκρον and πόλις.

Parthenon - The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the Athenians regarded as their protector. Its construction commenced in 447 BC, during the height of the Athenian Empire’s power.

Theater of Dionysus - The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a significant theatre in Athens, recognized as the world’s first theatre, constructed at the base of the Athenian Acropolis.

Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike is a sanctuary on the Acropolis of Athens, devoted to the goddess Athena Nike. Erected around 420 BC, it is the earliest completely Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Propylaia - A propylaea, propylea, or propylaia refers to any grand entrance in ancient Greek architecture. The quintessential Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the gateway to the Acropolis in Athens.

Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the discoveries from the Acropolis of Athens. It was constructed to house every artifact found on the rock and its surrounding slopes, spanning from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.

Herod Atticus Odeon - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. Completed in 161 AD, it was later renovated in 1950.

Erechtheion - The Erechtheion or Erechtheum is an ancient Greek temple on the northern side of the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional licensed archaeologist guide
  • Dinner (optional)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance tickets of Acropolis and Museum (35 euros per person)
Additional Information

Behold the beginnings of Western civilization with an experienced archaeologist on a 4-hour private walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Remarkable history unfolds as you stroll by the Parthenon and other monuments of the Acropolis of Athens; visit the New Acropolis Museum to gawk at ancient statues. It’s a morning or afternoon fit for the gods. Finish your experience by enjoying a lovely meal.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  •  Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
  •  Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
  • You can book your entrance tickets on line line at etickets.tap.gr for the Acropolis and for the Acropolis museum here Tickets etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr at
Location
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Athanasiou Diakou
Athanasiou Diakou 16 street - Office of Athens Walks
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robert_l
Nov 1, 2023
Worth every penny and then some... - Mr. Stelios shared his impressively deep knowledge of Greek history, archeology, art and politics in an engaging and fun manner. Facts and figures were always interwoven with an insightful narrative that brought the history of the sites we visited to life. We were promised a 4 hour tour of the Acropolis and its museum, but were treated to nearly five hours. Extremely pleased.
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Patriciaann_h
Aug 2, 2023
very good - Anastasia was wonderful Pleasant new her history and fun. Would recommend. saved waiting in long lines
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Alyssa_r
Jun 22, 2023
Athens the right way - Giota was very knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy. She showed us Athens in the most genuine way. I would recommend anyone seeking an amazing experience of Athens with this tour.
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Grtravel
Jun 1, 2023
Fantastic guide, dinner not as expected - Our guide Helena (sp) was great! You learn so much more with a guide. We really enjoyed the tour. The dinner was fine but was stated as a restaurant for dinner with view of Parthenon at end of tour. The roof patio of the restaurant we were brought do did not face the Acropolis. Unless there was a second roof patio and they sat us wrong, this tour description is inaccurate and we would not have bought with the dinner based on what we got. Grateful for a great tour with our guide
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Jennifer_r
May 28, 2023
Tour fantastic as is the guide. - Fantastic tour! My guide was knowledgeable and I learned so much. The places to see, stop and learn were amazing. The museum is beautiful and loved the lunch! I would do this tour again.
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Chuck_g
Nov 12, 2022
Our tour guide Hermes was... - Our tour guide Hermes was amazing, he was very personable and his expertise was beyond compare. He met us at our hotel which allowed us to walk the streets getting a brief history lesson before reaching the Acropolis. We had a wonderful lunch after at a rooftop restaurant, it was included with the tour. Worth the cost!
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Cynthia_h
Jul 30, 2022
Educational and Very Interesting - Our tour guide, Grigoriou, was outstanding. His knowledge of history was extensive and he took the time to explain so many details about what we were seeing. He purposely started with the Museum so he could familiarize us with the authentic pieces of the monuments that were on display before we saw the replicas on the Acropolis. He stopped along the way up to the Acropolis to tell us once again what the historical importance was about everything we saw, and ensured he did so under the shade of trees to shield us from the heat. We ended the tour with a delicious 6 course meal that featured dishes from all over Greece (and a delicious glass of wine). A great tour!
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Berniedrury
Oct 6, 2019
Acropolis of Athens, New Acropolis Museum and Greek Dinner - Maria the guide was very good. she was able to explain all about the Acropolis in a way that we were able to understand and with some humour. The restaurant was excellent and the food enjoyable.
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Christine_a
Sep 26, 2023
Amazing private tour! - Our guide was a great teacher. So glad we planned for late afternoon and missed most of the crowds. The museum was very quite. Our dinner was included and was fair. The wine was delicious after a long hike up and down the Acropolis.
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Thefrogintheuk
Aug 18, 2021
Do not book - Poor ! Do not book Did not receive my tickets and try to call their operator 10 times but nobody answered. Had the same issue for a previous booking and took me several calls to sort it out. I am sure I have paid more in calls than tickets . Ridiculous!
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