Private Ancient Athens in Half a Day
Highlights
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Enjoy a private, immersive cultural experience that brings archaeology to life
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Understand the human endeavour required to complete the The Acropolis 2,500 years ago
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Be intellectually stimulated - your tour is full of fascinating narrative
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Climb up to the Acropolis complex to marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Wander through the Acropolis Museum, discovering the beautiful art and architecture
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Discover Athen's theatrical sites, including the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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At the Agora, gain insight into the celebrated birthplace of democracy
Summary
Tour info
Acropolis metro, Athens, 117 42, GR
123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
Why take this tour?
Incredible human endeavour built The Acropolis 2,500 years ago as thousands of tons of marble, quarried at Mount Pentelicus 10 miles northeast of the city, were lugged up steep steps to the Attica plateau by vast legions of manual labour. Hand hewn using mallets, foundations were built using great blocks of limestone dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. On your private half day tour of Ancient Athens, you will:
- Enjoy a private, immersive cultural experience that brings archaeology to life
- Understand the human endeavour required to complete the The Acropolis 2,500 years ago
- Be intellectually stimulated - your tour is full of fascinating narrative
- Climb up to the Acropolis complex to marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wander through the Acropolis Museum, discovering the beautiful art and architecture
- Discover Athen's theatrical sites, including the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
- At the Agora, gain insight into the celebrated birthplace of democracy
Three temples form the Acropolis complex, the Parthenon, the Erechtheum and the temple dedicated to Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin). Today the Acropolis (meaning “hill city'') is Athens’ crowning glory: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important cultural monuments as the celebrated birthplace of democracy
On this fascinating Private Tour of the Acropolis, learn the sophisticated construction methods to build the citadel in the 5th century BCE. Study the most complete surviving ancient Greek monumental complex - having weathered earthquakes and battles with Amazons, Persians, Crusaders and Stormtroopers - and explore the many reasons why the Acropolis induces involuntary gasps of breath from the millions who arrive in Athens to admire it. Beautiful and colossal in scale, this mesmerising hill-top spectacle is the most-photographed landmark in Greece. On your private, guided Acropolis tour , consider the importance of the structure as a universal symbol of the classical spirit and civilisation. You will also discover some of the earliest theatres known to man at the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, as you climb the steep slope to marvel at the splendour of the Acropolis and enjoy truly striking panoramic views over Athens
What’s included?
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Skip-the-line tickets to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum -
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group -
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places -
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Cost of transportation on the day
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Gratuities (optional)
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a walking tour
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Cost of transportation on the day is not included
Before you go
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Please bring comfortable walking shoes
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Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
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In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
Covid Policy
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund