Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour with Licensed Expert
In the company of a Professional Licensed Archaeological guide, skip the ticket lines to experience the Acropolis with its iconic Parthenon and temples, the Theater of Dionysus, and the New Acropolis Museum. Exclusive and dedicated to your group alone, your private guide will bring to life the pinnacle of the classical Greek period along with its associated masterpieces housed in the nearby Museum for a once in a lifetime experience.
To avoid the long ticket lines, your Guide will pre-purchase your tickets and you can reimburse your guide directly for any relevant cost.
Flexible booking Options exclude the Museum to offer the following additional choices: ACROPOLIS ONLY, for a focused 2-hr expert tour of this site only; ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA, for a combined 3-hr tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora; CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE, for a 4-hr city sightseeing tour of the wider Highlights including return transfers from the Cruise Ship Port or central Athens Hotel.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Makrygianni, Makrygianni, Athens, Attica
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the 'Acropoli' Metro Station at street level which is located at 7 Makrygianni Street, and close to the Acropolis Museum
Our meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples & amazing monuments you are about to see.
If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included so we will be at your Hotel or Cruise ship terminal to meet you.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON.
With no need to queue for tickets you can carry on to see The THEATER OF DIONYSUS, considered the world's oldest, and upwards to the gigantic entrance of the PROPHILIA, to hear about all of the Temples and other structures located on the rock of the Acropolis including the restored TEMPLE OF ATHENA NIKE, the PARTHENON, and the Mystical ERECHTHEION. Take in the myths & legends associated with the temples amongst the Athens views and finally descend through the olive trees to view the HEROD ATTICUS ODEON THEATER as you head towards the nearby Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
TOURING THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
A short distance from the Acropolis you will see many of its original masterpieces along with models, videos & interactive installations housed in this state-of-the-art museum. Your guide will illuminate the most impressive & significant pieces along with the stories of myth & legend behind them. The tour's combination of the Acropolis and Museum form a perfect pairing in the understanding of the core of the 'Golden age' of Classical Greece.
ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your guide will return you to the meeting point or choose to stay, enjoying the sights of the City!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Additional booking options:
ACROPOLIS ONLY (2-hrs):
If selecting this tour option during booking we recommend selecting a time after lunch for a crowd-free experience as well as enjoying the 'Golden Light' and the best time to view the honey-colored hues of the temple's ancient Architecture and surrounding city views.
ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA (3-hr): If selecting this tour option both the Acropolis and Ancient Greek Agora with its depth of history will be brought to life by your private Guide.
CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE (4-hrs tour by vehicle): If selecting this tour option during booking you will be picked up from your Cruise Ship, Central Athens Hotel, or other Address. This 4-Hour Private Tour includes the following stops. ACROPOLIS - OLD TOWN & PLAKA - TEMPLE OF ZEUS - HADRIANS ARCH - OLYMPIC STADIUM - ATHENS TRILOGY - SYNTAGMA SQUARE & THE TRADITIONAL EVZONE GUARDS. A Licensed Expert Guide will accompany you through the Acropolis and other sites.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions
- Standard Option: 3-Hour Private Guided Tour of the ACROPOLIS & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM with Licensed Expert
- Pre-purchased Adult tickets for the Acropolis to avoid queues (cost to be refunded to your guide)
- ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & New Acropolis Museum
- ACROPOLIS ONLY' Option: includes a 2-hr visit to the Acropolis only.2
- ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA' Option: includes a 3-hr visit to the Acropolis & Ancient Agora
- CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' Option: Includes a 4-hr City Highlights Tour with return transfers
Exclusions
- Acropolis Entrance Tickets Costs (payable to your guide)
- For guiding in Italian, a supplement of 20 euro is required which is payable to your guide
- Transfers by Vehicle. UNLESS choosing the CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE option.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS: For your convenience, your guide can pre-purchase Adult tickets and have these ready for you to avoid queuing. Kindly reimburse the relevant cost directly to your guide on meeting.
- REDUCED MOBILITY. We want all our guests to fully enjoy their tour in the most comfortable way possible. If you have reduced mobility or can only walk for short distances, we request that you let us know after booking since there are various measures we can put in place to reduce the time you spend on your feet.
- WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy. It is also possible to extend your tour time on request. If choosing our City Tour Option with Transfers included by vehicle, please let us know. Our vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs only and are not fully equipped for disabled use.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our Health & Safety Measures: All our Tours are private so you will never mix with another group and all relevant safety measures are employed during your tour.
- 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.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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