Private Acropolis, City Tour and Acropolis Museum

Tour Code: PRV12

from 76 € per adult

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: Departure time
09:30 am (recommended)
: Meeting point
Syntagma Metro Station
: Duration time
5 hours and 30 minutes

Highlights Covid-19 Safety Measures Tour Details Meeting point Entrance fees not included Discounts and Offers

What makes this tour unique

With this Private tour, you will see the three top monuments of Athens: the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the Zeus Temple in 5,5 hrs.

Highlights

What we do for you:

Use of protective masks by our staff at all times.
Contactless temperature tests to all our guests & our staff,
Use of antiseptic wipes & gels at our check-in points, and during your tour.
Use of sanitized earsets during your tour.
Contactless procedures wherever possible.
Regarding transfer services, please note that all vehicles are being sanitized daily and our drivers keep all required safety measures and protocols.

What you do for all:

Check if your tour is mask-mandatory and bring your own mask.
Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Covid-19 Safety Measures

What we do for you:

Use of protective masks by our staff at all times.
Earsets for the museum visit.
Use of antiseptic wipes & gels at our check-in points, and during your tour.
Contactless procedures wherever possible.
Regarding transfer services, please note that all vehicles are being sanitized daily and our drivers keep all required safety measures and protocols.

What we ask of you:

Please bring your own mask. Masks are mandatory in museums and crowded places.
Kindly keep the required 2 m. (6 ft) distance from your fellow visitors.

Tour details

Inclusions:

Local licensed guide

Exclusions:

Entrance tickets
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and beverages
Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

Sites viewed and visited:

The House of Parliament with the tomb to the unknown soldier, where you will have the opportunity to see the changing of the guards
A short guided tour at the Syntagma Metro Station displays
The Zappeion Hall
The Zeus Temple
The Hadrian's Arch
The Theater of Dionysus
The Acropolis of Athens with all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument and the Nike Temple
Herodion, Filopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Ancient Agora and many more
The Acropolis Museum

The Essential City Tour

Meet with your expert licensed private guide in the heart of Athens, Syntagma square, and start with a brief look at a lovely collection of archaeological findings dating from classical times and discovered during excavations in the area. Continue to the elegant House of Parliament to watch the Change of Guards done by the famous Evzones, in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Walk through the cool and shady National Garden, the former Queen Amalia’s Garden, and admire the neoclassical architecture of Zappeion Hall. Learn about the first Olympic Games of modern times and about prominent figures of Athens' recent history. Visit the Zeus Temple and Hadrian’s Arch from the Roman Era. Walk along the beautiful Dionysiou Areopagitou walkway until you reach the side entrance to the Acropolis.

The Acropolis Tour

Continue to the Acropolis by entering the site from the south slope, in order to visit the first theater of antiquity the Dionysus theater, and to avoid the crowds. On your way to the Unesco-listed admirable Acropolis monuments, see the Philopappos hill monument and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Marvel the ancient beautiful constructions of the Acropolis: the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea gateway, the Erechtheion and focus on the astonishing Parthenon. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you with plenty of information and uncover fascinating facts about the construction and history of the monuments. The unique, beautiful view of the city of Athens, including the Mars Hill, the Ancient Agora, and the Temple of Hephaestus, will capture your heart and mind, same as you will capture them on camera.
Time for exploring and picture taking at the Acropolis will be provided after your Acropolis tour and also a short break for a snack or a drink.
After having admired one of the most famous sites in the world you can continue your tour to the Acropolis Museum.

Acropolis Museum - The Definite Must Visit

The New Acropolis Museum was designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi in co-operation with the Greek architect Michalis Photiadis. Its unique design has incorporated the excavations which are visible under stunning glass floors. The Acropolis masterpieces are marked out and given the prominence they deserve through the ideal interior atmosphere conditions, the natural lighting, as well as easy visitor access, panoramic views, and the excellent layout of the exhibition areas. It exhibits about 4,000 artifacts.
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

Please note that this itinerary is recommended by us, however, all private tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Meeting point

Our recommendation is: inside the Syntagma Metro Station, because we believe it is the right and most convenient spot for the route of the tour! The meeting point is next to the ticket validating machines, underneath the hanging clock. Your tour guide or office representative will be holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign to identify them.

Ask us for pick up from your hotel! Some, but not all hotels are conveniently located within the route of the tour and in this case, our guide will gladly meet you at your hotel lobby and start your tour from there.

Entrance fees not included

We buy the tickets for you in advance, in order not to line up. Please make sure that you have enough cash (euros), as well as a valid ID or Passport with you to purchase the tickets.

Admission fees for all places we visit during the Athens City Tour & Acropolis (Parthenon, Nike temple, Propylea, Erechtheion, Dionysus Theatre and Temple of Zeus) are not included in the tour's price.

April 1st to October 31st
Adults 25+: 28 euros
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 14 euros
European citizens 65+ : 14 euros
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

November 01 to March 31
Adults 25+: 14 euros
Citizens from non-EU countries between 6-24: 14 euros
European citizens 65+ : 14 euros
European citizens under 25 years of age are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour
All children 5 years of age and under are entitled to free entrance to all sites visited during the tour

Ticket Cost for the Museum

Acropolis Museum Ticket for adults (18+): 10 euros between April 1st and October 31st and 5 euros between November 1st and March 31st.

If you are a student or teenager hold your valid ID or student card to be entitled to reduced entrance fees to the Museum.

Prices of the entrance tickets are subject to changes without prior notice.

Discounts and Offers

We want our guests to get the most out of their visit to Athens, and we would love to help you explore more with our help! If you book this tour, you can save money on more tours and activities in a variety of ways:

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups

5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with second tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discount and special rates

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
On Good Friday (Greek Orthodox Easter) our tour starts at 10:30 am (not 09:30 am).
The tours do not take place on the public Holidays: January 1st - New Year's Day, March 25th - National Holiday, April 14th - Greek Orthodox Good Friday (before 12:00), Αpril 16th - Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday, May 1st - Labor Day, October 28th- National Holiday, December 25th & 26th - Christmas
Our tours take place in all weather, rain or shine.
The Museum is open daily (Monday to Sunday).