Acropolis of Athens Historical Tour For History Enthusiasts
Description
All the must-see attractions of the Acropolis — with a ton more history! This tour is engaging and longer than other tours, offering a denser in terms of content and a more holistic understanding of the history of Acropolis and of its true value to our civilization. Through this, it creates a meaningful experience that offers important lessons for us as humans and as citizens.
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Itinerary
As in every good story, everything begins with an introduction. It's not easy to tell the story of one of the most historically rich cities in the world. Yet, we aim to give our guests a broader perspective. That's why, at the beginning of the tour, we offer a concise lesson on the creation of human civilization, and then we place ancient Greek civilization — and Athens in particular — within that framework, so that people can truly understand its importance and contribution.
The first monument we will see on our way up to the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus — the first theatre in human history. This is where theatre and drama as a practice were born, and where the earliest plays — tragedies and comedies — were performed in front of the Athenian public. These plays were written by some of the most famous writers of all time, including Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus.
Our next stop will be the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which was built by the city's benefactor and famous philosopher of the 2nd century AD in memory of his deceased wife.
Arriving at the main entrance of the Acropolis sanctuary, we will see the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddess of victory.
Next, we will admire the view of the historically important surrounding hills, and walk up the main stairway leading to the interior of the sanctuary, all while taking in the monumental gateway of the Acropolis.
Our penultimate stop will be the Erechtheion, the temple of myths and legends, located at the center of the Acropolis sanctuary and famous for its unique sculptures.
At the end, we will finally admire 'the jewel in the crown' — the Parthenon. A gift to Athens' patron goddess, it is the masterpiece of Classical-period ancient Greek architecture and the greatest technical achievement of the democratic state — the symbol of Western civilization.
After having analyzed the Acropolis, we are going to have a short break for pictures for 20 minutes. After that, we are going to exit the Acropolis archaeological site and we will visit the Areopago hill where we are going to have the epilogue of the tour with the view of the ancient athenian Agora.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for young children who get bored easily and do not have any interest in history
Reviews(56)
This is a very detailed and informative tour, our guide Haralanpos was very knowledgeable about history and we had lots of philosophical discussions on the way around. It is quite a long tour which may not suit everyone but great fir history buffs
Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the history of Athens and the acropolis!
I had a wonderful experience! The guide was excellent, engaging, knowledgeable, and kept my attention throughout the entire tour, which is no small feat. Highly recommend!
I did this tour and it was only me. I must admit admit I thought at the beginning that it might be a bit hard to be only me and the guide but it was very pleasant and personalised. I would recommend it 100%
Harris was an absolutely amazing guide. If you love history (real history) this is a must to do. His knowledge is incredible, insightful and honestly quite inspiring. He is funny and engaging, does not just tell you, makes you think! In his tour, you can learn a lot from the ancient world and maybe a bit about yourself. “Know thyself”
I was on this tour with one other tourist, and actually felt very immersed in the experience with our guide, Harris. He made us feel important, explained the history, information and connection of Greek history with the landmarks of Acropolis and Pantheon, but more importantly, how it is linked with democracy and western civilisation. This is a tour experience I enjoyed very much, and highly recommend anyone to participate in, especially if you have a strong interest of deep history.
Harrison was very informative and my nephew was definitely inspired by his in-depth knowledge and passion for Greek history and Mythology and its profound effect that it had then and now The tour went on longer than expected and I guess trying to explain thousands of years of history objectively into 3 and half hours is a big ask Would highly recommend this tour if you are seeking a higher learning Thank you Harrison
My tour experience of the Acropolis was excellent. My tour guide, Harris, was extremely informative and knowledgeable, providing a detailed account of the history relevant to this historical site. He was incredibly enthusiastic which helped captivate me as an aspiring historian. The flow of the tour was also very good, as the pacing helped in the hot weather, and really allowed you to take in the information that corresponded with the surroundings, with a chance to take some amazing photos. The tour lasted about four hours and was packed with facts and information, so for some people this may be a lot to digest. That being said, if you are passionate about history or archaeology this tour is definitely worth it and I could not recommend it enough.
Harris/Haralampos is a fantastic tour guide - He knows everything about the Acropolis of Athens, and some. He brought the site to life - My son, who's studying History at Uni, found the tour very interesting, & Harris to be inspiring - The tour is worth every Euro & booking is highly recommended. It would be a crime to visit & not take this tour Tip - If you book the late afternoon tour, it ends at a fabulous spot to watch the sunset :) Thanks Harris for an amazing afternoon
Tour is exactly as described - in-depth and informative but still relaxed. Harris is happy to take the time to answer any questions that come up and has the broader knowledge to place the subject within its wider historical context. Very well priced for the time and insight offered.
