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The Acropolis of Athens & New Acropolis Museum: Private Tour

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Things to know

Duration:

4 hrs

Categories:

City Highlights, First Time Visitor, History, Museums and Galleries

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: no transportation is included

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, The Acropolis of Athens and New Acropolis Museum admission tickets

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting points: Your guide will meet you at the entrance to SPARTA POINT CAFÉ, Propileon 9, Athina 117 42, Greece

What makes this tour special

Immerse yourself in the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO world heritage site and the city's most important cultural site on this private half-day walking tour. On the plateau of the Acropolis, you’ll find the awe-inspiring heights of the Parthenon pillars, gaze on the beautiful female forms of the Caryatid columns, discover some of the earliest theatres known to man and enjoy panoramic views over the city.

On your private walking tour, you will:

Climb to the summit of the Acropolis and learn why it was a symbol of democracy, freedom and Greek culture;
Learn about all the ways Acropolis Hill has been used over the centuries;
Walk through the Acropolis propylaea gate, the grand entrance to the Parthenon built around the natural entrance to the plateau of the Acropolis;
Admire the Parthenon, one of the most famous buildings of ancient Greece and was constructed in the fifth century BC;
Have a comprehensive tour of Greece's most iconic archaeological site, including the Odeon of Herodes; Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysos, where classical works by the most famous Greek poets were first performed in the 5th Century B.C;
See firsthand the famed Erechtheion temple, the most complex building on the Acropolis;
Admire views over the Modern Athens skyline and the Ancient Greek Agora, an open space for public gatherings;
Enjoy a guided tour in the New Acropolis Museum, famed for its architectural design, exhibition experience and incredible collection which houses exceptional artifacts from this historic site;
See the Parthenon Marbles up close on the Museum's top floor, as you admire breathtaking views over the monument;
End the tour in the Museum to continue exploring at your own pace.

Come explore the Acropolis of Athens, the ancient Greek citadel that dominates the skyline of Athens.

Built on a rocky outcrop above the city, it contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

This private tour offers you access to one of the most important historical sites in Europe with a private tour guide, where you will visit all major monuments and learn about their rich history where democracy was born.

Your guide will explain the central role these monuments, and more, played in classical society, and immerse you in the myths and legends of Ancient Greece.

Your tour will also take you to the spectacular New Acropolis Museum where you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with the artistic wonders that once adorned the monuments of the Acropolis.

When your tour ends, you can stay in the museum to explore at your own leisure.