Acropolis & Acropolis Museum (Small Group Morning Walking Tour)
Description
All our guides are licensed, many of them are also professional archaeologists or historians. Besides that, the guests will not have to stand in a long queue to purchase their tickets, because our guides will have already taken care of that. The walking pace during the tour is slow and every time adjusted to the needs of the guests. Moreover, frequent stops for bathroom and water are made. Lastly, our expert guides are aware of all the shady spots, as Athens can be very hot and sunny, especially in the summer.
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Itinerary
After meeting your guide start walking up the south slope of the Acropolis where, the Dionysos Theater, the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Odeon of Herodes , are located. On the way to the top see the Propylaea(entrance), Mars Hill and the temple of Athena Nike. On top of the Acropolis have a close view and get a detailed explanation of the Parthenon and the Erectheion. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking views.
After the Acropolis, walk with your guide to the Acropolis Museum. Before entering the museum, you will have a look at the remains of an ancient neighbourhood of Athens that lie underneath. In the museum first you will see the models of the Acropolis and ancient Athens and then important finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Proceed to the first floor to stand in awe before the sculptures of the first Parthenon, built in the 6th century B.C. Observe the traces of colours that still can be discerned on them. Next, admire the archaic statues that once upon a time decorated the top of the Acropolis. Among them the famous “calfbearer” and the “child of Kritias”. The renowned maidens of the Acropolis (the Caryatids), which decorated the Erectheion, will introduce you to the golden age of the greek sculpture (5th century B.C). Lastly, your guide will take you to the third floor, the Parthenon’s Gallery. There, he will explain to you the main concept and the arrangement of the third floor, he will tell you all the myths related to what you see and of course you will admire the excellence and unique beauty of the Parthenon sculptures.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance tickets( totally 50 euros per person) are purchased in cash from the guide. Persons under 18 years old are entitled to a free entrance ticket ( they must present an ID at the entrance).
Reviews(23)
The guide — Nicholas — was superb, as expected, since we did choose the tour based on his reviews. Very friendly and approachable, especially for the kids and teens! In the museum — the guide was available only for our family! The next day we visited the National Archeological Museum without a guide and spotted the great difference.
Thank you Sasa for your positive comments! All the best for you and your lovely family. Friendly regards Mister Plato
Nikos is a top notch tour guide! His warm and friendly personality, and deep knowledge of history, made our tour with him incredibly enjoyable.
Dear Aviva, we are so thankful to you, for leaving a review on your Acropolis tour with Mister Plato. Reading your review was such a joy for us. Thank you again!... Best Mister Plato
We had an amazing time at Acropolis with our guide, Nicholas! He took the time we needed to get to the top, took many beautiful pictures of us and was so pleasant and knowledgeable! He spent from 9:15 am- 2 pm with us, helping us up and staying with us the whole time!!
Dear Elden, we are so delighted to hear that you had a great time with your guide on your tour. What else apart from a a great thanks can we say to you? All the best Mister Plato
Nicos was a 5 star guide who exceeded our expectations. He is incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour so memorable. He was attentive to all our needs and made sure we had plenty of time for photos and drink breaks - cannot recommend him and the tour enough
Thank you, Fabian, for taking the trouble to write a review! Your comments are so much appreciated and we are truly so delighted to hear that you had a good time. Reviews such as this brightens our day and motivates us to improve. Best Mister Plato
We had a wonderful experience with our tour. We were able to skip the line for both the Acropolis and the museum, making the most of our time. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about the subject matter. He wanted to stick around and answer questions as long as we had them. The stories told helped to bring the ancient ruins to life. Really a great experience, would recommend this team to anyone who asks!
Thank you Tom! Your words are more than just encouraging. Best Mister Plato
Nikos was very knowledgeable but especially good with interacting w our teens who ended up enjoying the three hour tour. Great combo of professionalism and warmth and humor. You could tell he used to be a teacher and a good one.
Dear guests, thank you for sending your feedback on your tour! Moreover, we are so happy to hear that especially your teens enjoyed it. Nikos, without a doubt, is going to appreciate those so kind comments of yours. Best Mister Plato
Our second guided tour with this firm, this time with our extended family, we were fortunate to have Nickolas as our guide again (some 4 years after our last tour). His passion and knowledge was amazing, this was an English speaking tour, his english perfect. Plenty of stops for pics too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Dear Tony, we are truly grateful to you for taking this tour for a second time and for writing such a wonderful review! Greetings to all four of you! Mister Plato
Our second guided tour with this firm, this time with our extended family, we were fortunate to have Nickolas as our guide again (some 4 years later). His passion and knowledge was amazing, this was an English speaking tour, his english perfect. Plenty of stops for pics too. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Thank you once again for such a meaningful review! Nikolas was so delighted to see you again after 4 years, this time together with your wonderful sons. All the best Mister Plato
Our tour guide was amazing and very accomodating. His knowledge was very thorogh. He was able to paint a picture with his words that made the mythology stories very intriguing.
Thank you, Bob, for your favorable review on your tour with Mister Plato. We are more than grateful! Wishes Mister Plato
Great tour with Nico (sp?). He is very knowledgeable and made it interesting. Covered a lot of ground at the Acropolis. He gave us breaks when needed and took pictures for us. Excellent speaker
Dear guest, thank you for your nice comments! They are so much appreciated. Best Regards Mister Plato Team
