The Acropolis of Athens & Parthenon: Private 2-hour Walking Tour
Overview
Explore the mesmerizing ancient ruins of the Acropolis and Parthenon of Athens on a two-hour privately guided walking tour of this ancient citadel built high upon a rocky hill.
Be transported back in time 2500 years to the golden age of classical Greek civilization, the birthplace of Western democracy, in the city dedicated to the Goddess Athena. Learn all about daily life in this incredible ancient citadel - with its complex of monumental temples, theatres, and civic buildings. Walk through the ruins and hear about the poets and dramatists and mathematicians whose names echo down the centuries: Homer, Pythagoras, Sophocles, and others!
Admire the majestic Parthenon with the beautiful Caryatid columns, and learn all about its incredible optical illusions. Wander through the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Erechtheion temple and gaze upon the breathtaking panoramic vista of the valley below. Your tour finishes inside the Acropolis, so you can continue to explore at your own leisure.
Be transported back in time 2500 years to the golden age of classical Greek civilization, the birthplace of Western democracy, in the city dedicated to the Goddess Athena. Learn all about daily life in this incredible ancient citadel - with its complex of monumental temples, theatres, and civic buildings. Walk through the ruins and hear about the poets and dramatists and mathematicians whose names echo down the centuries: Homer, Pythagoras, Sophocles, and others!
Admire the majestic Parthenon with the beautiful Caryatid columns, and learn all about its incredible optical illusions. Wander through the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Erechtheion temple and gaze upon the breathtaking panoramic vista of the valley below. Your tour finishes inside the Acropolis, so you can continue to explore at your own leisure.
Inclusions
- 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 admission tickets
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Learn about the Acropolis of Athens, a vast complex of magnificent ancient temples, theatres, and civic buildings from the height of Ancient Greek civilization in the 5th Century BCE.
Walk through the famous Propylaea gate, the monumental grand ceremonial entrance with its vast doric columns, and through the serene Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus and the remains of the Temple of Rome & Augustus.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
Gaze up at and explore the magnificent Parthenon, the resplendent marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena situated atop the Acropolis. Discover other major monuments of the Acropolis, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, where classical works by the most famous Greek poets were first performed.
End your privately guided tour in the Acropolis, where you can continue to explore the site at your own leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Learn about the Acropolis of Athens, a vast complex of magnificent ancient temples, theatres, and civic buildings from the height of Ancient Greek civilization in the 5th Century BCE.
Walk through the famous Propylaea gate, the monumental grand ceremonial entrance with its vast doric columns, and through the serene Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus and the remains of the Temple of Rome & Augustus.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
Gaze up at and explore the magnificent Parthenon, the resplendent marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena situated atop the Acropolis. Discover other major monuments of the Acropolis, including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysus, where classical works by the most famous Greek poets were first performed.
End your privately guided tour in the Acropolis, where you can continue to explore the site at your own leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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March 2022
I was overwhelmed with emotion when I got the first close view of the Acropolis. With 35 years of experience as a tour guide Dimitrios Pandreou has an impressive knowledge and suburb articulation of the history of this magnificent architectural and archaeological site.
I was overwhelmed with emotion when I got the first close view of the Acropolis. With 35 years of experience as a tour guide Dimitrios Pandreou has an impressive knowledge and suburb articulation of the history of this magnificent architectural and archaeological site.