Ancient Athens Uncovered: Skip the Line New Acropolis Museum tour & Ancient Olympic Stadium

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Highlights

  • New Acropolis Museum tour with skip-the-line tickets featuring the original Parthenon Marbles and the Caryatids

  • Skip the line into the Panathenaic Stadium and step onto the field of a 2,300-year-old sports arena where the first modern Olympics were held

  • Travel in a small group of 15 people with an expert local guide.

  • All-inclusive tickets to the New Acropolis Museum and the Panathenaic Stadium

Summary

This guided tour of Athens combines a tour of the New Acropolis Museum with a visit to the home of the first modern Olympics; the Panathenaic Stadium. You’ll see famous carvings like the Parthenon Marbles and Caryatids, and walk on a sporting field that has been hosting athletics for over 2,300 years. Traveling with an expert local guide in a small group, this is a low-stress way for history lovers to immerse themselves in Hellenistic culture for an afternoon.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€59.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€54.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Manga Cafe, Athanasiou Diakou 2, Athens, Athina, 11742, GR

Dropoff location

Panathenaic (Olympic) Stadium, Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou, Athens, Athina, 11635, GR

Why take this tour?

Your Athens Guided Tour starts with skip-the-line tickets into the New Acropolis Museum, which holds all the wonders that once adorned the Acropolis. Inside, your guide will show you and your small group a carefully-selected collection of the most treasured artifacts, including the Caryatids, monumental statues of women that once supported the entablature of an ancient temple and the Parthenon Marbles. All of our guides are experts in Greek art and archeology, so be sure to ask lots of questions; they want you to leave with a deeper understanding and appreciation for what you see.

After you leave the museum, your Athens Tour passes the Arch of Hadrian, one of the city’s most iconic monuments, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Next, it’s on to the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympic Games. Skipping the entrance lines, your guide will take you through the marble halls and stands of this 2,300-year-old wonder and down onto the track. This is hallowed ground for sports fans; a must-do for anyone who wants to walk in the footsteps of over 2,000 years of athletic tradition.

Your Athens Guided Tour ends inside the stadium so you can spend more time exploring the ancient structure on your own.

Sites Visited:
  • New Acropolis Museum
  • Caryatids
  • Parthenon Marbles
  • Arch of Hadrian
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Panathenaic Stadium

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What’s included?

  • Skip the line tickets to the Panathenaic Stadium with guided tour

  • Skip the line tickets to the New Acropolis Museum

  • Headsets for 7 or more people

  • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

  • Gratuities

Things to 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

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.

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

  • At the Panathenaic (Olympic) Stadium no drinks (except water) or food is allowed.

  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

  • 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

Covid Policy

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

Cancellation Policy

    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.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

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Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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