Pristine Parthenon: No-Crowds Acropolis Tour & Skip the Line Acropolis Museum Tour-Walks

Summary Description

This first-entry Acropolis Tour uses a special itinerary to ensure that you see the Parthenon before the crowds. It also includes the other major attractions of the Acropolis and a guided visit to the New Acropolis Museum where you’ll see the Parthenon friezes and other beautiful statues from antiquity. The perfect tour for both history buffs and casual visitors, this is a serene way to experience one of history’s most iconic sights.

Description

Your Acropolis Tour starts early when you meet your local guide and small group of no more than 10 people near the Acropolis and head inside just as the gates open. Passing other Acropolis walking tours that pause to visit temples and monuments on the way up the hill, you’ll go straight to the main event. As you stand in the shadow of the Parthenon with virtually no one else around, your guide will tell you its millennia-spanning story and reveal some of its secrets, including why it has never been replicated.

As the crowds begin to arrive, your Acropolis tour will take you back down the hill to enjoy the other attractions on the Acropolis, including the Erechtheon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Theater of Dionysus (the oldest theater in the world) and the Theater of Herodes Atticus. You’ll also enjoy stunning views over the Greek Agora, which was once the civic center of the ancient city.

At the foot of the Acropolis, you’ll enter the New Acropolis Museum with skip-the-line tickets to see a carefully-selected collection of the artistic treasures that once adorned the hill. The highlights are the Caryatids, enormous statues of women what once supported the entablature of the Erechtheion (the ones you saw on the actual temple are recreations) and the Parthenon Marbles. You will also get to explore the archeological excavations with access to the underground area of the museum. Your guide, a passionate art and history expert, will tell you the stories behind the stones and help you appreciate why we still consider these to be among the greatest works of art. Our tour will end inside the museum so you can spend more time looking at the exhibitions or sit down in the cafe for some lunch.

Sites Visited:

Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheum
Monumental Gateway
Temple of Athena Nike
Theater of Dionysus
Theater of Herodes Atticus
New Acropolis Museum
Underground excavations
Parthenon Marbles
Caryatids
Finds from the sanctuaries from the slopes of Acropolis

Start / End Location

Start Location: Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athens, Athina, 11742, GR

Start Location Notes: This tour meets in front of Acron Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athina 117 42. The cafe is located next to the Acropolis Metro (subway) stop. When exiting the subway take the exit "Maykryianni / Athanasiou Diakou".

Start Location Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Acron+Cafe/@37.9685491,23.7276544,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x14a1bd172df161b9:0x757b7831add2998f!8m2!3d37.9685449!4d23.7298431

End Location: New Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens, Athina, 117 42, GR

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End Location Direction:

Points of interest

Acropolis of Athens, Athens, Greece

Parthenon, Athens, Greece

Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
PRISTINE PARTHENON: NO-CROWDS ACROPOLIS TOUR & SKIP THE LINE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM TOUR
Adult	15-99 years	€79.00	Available on request
Child	2-14 years	€69.00	Available on request
Infant	0-1 years	€0.00	Available on request

Safety Measures

Covid 19 Safety Measures

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Know before you book

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Athens government guidelines for the most up to date information

Know before you go

Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.

At all archeological & museum sites: no drinks (except water) or food is allowed.

Please note that only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside the New Arcopolis Museum and will have to be left at the bag check desk.

Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Athens government guidelines for the most up to date information

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cut-off: 72 hours

Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions:

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Redemption Information

Voucher Info

Mobile tickets will be accepted

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

FAQ

Can I take photos in the New Acropolis Museum?

Photographs are permitted in all Museum exhibition areas, except for the Archaic Acropolis Gallery.

Is there a place I can leave my bag in the New Acropolis Museum?

The cloakroom is located on the ground floor of the Museum, where all backpacks and packages must be deposited. To avoid lengthy delays in queues, such items should not be brought into the Museum. The Museum holds no responsibility for valuables or fragile items deposited in the cloakroom.

Can I re-enter the New Acropolis museum at another time with my ticket?

No, the tickets are one-use only, unfortunately.

Can I bring a bag to the Acropolis?

Small bags are allowed but medium and big bags will not be allowed into the Acropolis and will need to be stored in the cloakroom. This is simply to protect the statues in the halls.

Can I take photos at the Acropolis?

Yes cameras are allowed to all our tours! In fact, we strongly encourage participants to take photos during our tours. But do have in mind that on the Acropolis, tripods and/or professional cameras are not allowed. Also at the Acropolis Museum, there are some areas where photos are not allowed. Your guide will inform you about this properly.

What kind of footwear can I wear in the Acropolis?

You should wear non-slippery and comfortable shoes as the ground is covered in marbles, and is quite slippery. Flip flops are not allowed.

What is the dress code for the Acropolis?

The dress code for monuments is very relaxed and there are no outstanding rules on clothing. However, you do need to wear non-slippery and comfortable shoes as the ground is covered in marbles, and is quite slippery. Flip flops are not allowed.

Do I need any ID for any tours in Athens?

No, ID is not needed for entering monuments in Athens.

Should I bring anything with me?

On warm days, we suggest you bring along a bottle of water and sun protection. You should also wear non-slippery and comfortable shoes as the ground is covered in marbles, and is quite slippery (no flip flops).

Are tours in wheelchair accessible in Athens?

Tours in Athens are unfortunately not accessible with wheelchairs. They would be dangerous due to the uneven ground and marble floors.

Can I bring a stroller?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate strollers on these tours due to uneven ground and the marble floors.