Attractions & guided tours

Athens Acropolis small-group guided tour during quieter hours

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£39.00

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Language: English, French

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Duration: 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit the Acropolis, the theatre of Dionysus and the Parthenon with a licensed guide
The guide will share important insights into Ancient Greece and how it links to the present
This tour allows you to hear the foundational stories of Greek mythology behind the sites
It's a chance to learn how Athens became one of the greatest cities in the ancient world

What to expect

The late afternoon or early morning hours are perfect to visit Athens' most renowned landmark. With fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, you'll explore the famous Acropolis on this 2-hour small group guided tour.

A licensed guide will enlighten you about Greek gods and heroes as you get up close with the monuments perched atop the Acropolis hill. This 2-hour journey offers a chance to delve into how Athens emerged as one of the world's greatest cities, a beacon of civilisation, and the birthplace of democracy in the 5th century BC.

Your exploration includes all the monuments on the hill: from the Theatre of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and the pinnacle of Greek civilisation: the Parthenon.

This tour offers an insight into one of the world's greatest cities and its enduring legacy.

What's included

Guided tour
Map

What's not included

Entrance fees

Where

Arch of Hadrian, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece

Meeting point:

Meet under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), where your guide will be holding an Alternative Athens sign. Please make sure that you are at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This tour is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Acropolis entrance tickets are not included in the tour fee. It is essential that you pre-purchase tickets for the archaeological sites, as availability is very limited. Please contact the local partner if you would like them to purchase them for you (recommended to ensure availability and the correct time slot). You'll find the contact details in your voucher after booking

Know in advance:

The group will depart on time, and those not present will be considered a no-show. No-shows are non-refundable
The walking pace of this tour is mild

Remember to bring:

To be entitled to free or reduced admission where applicable, EU citizens under 25 or over 65 years old, as well as EU and international students must present a valid ID/passport or student card respectively

Provider

Alternative Athens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was friendly. The time of day was perfect as it was a little cooler. The walk was slightly strenuous, but ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2023

Average
Overall rated
3/5

There was a lack of details missing when booking it, like what time it actually started and what time should the acropolis entry tickets should be pur ...

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