The Acropolis Walking Tour with a French Guide
Description
Explore the monuments of the Acropolis on a small group afternoon walking tour with a French-speaking licensed tour guide and archaeologist. Visit the Parthenon, and learn the fascinating history of the most important classical site in the western world. Join a licensed archaeologist guide, and admire an astonishing collection of sculptures that tell more than 2,500 years of history, from the 1st theater of human civilization at the Theater of Dionysus, to the Healing Temple of Asclepius, and Odeon of Herodes Atticus. See the Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of Wingless Victory), and the gateway to the Propylaeum. Go to the remains of the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheum. Marvel at the crowning glory of the Acropolis at the iconic Parthenon from where almost all of Athens can be seen.
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The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word acropolis is from the Greek words ἄκρον and πόλις.
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power.
In ancient Greek architecture, a propylaea, propylea or propylaia is a monumental gateway. The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance tickets for European Union citizens under 25 years old is free with show of your passport
Reviews(29)
Perfect. Must do Thank you. It is beautiful Extraordinary Long live Athens ……………………………………………………..
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez vécu une expérience extraordinaire. À très bientôt à Athènes !
Athens walks company Ticket cut file Afternoon walk with the guide. Thank you Kimon for this wonderful visit and your good mood. The explanations were very clear and very interesting. Evelyne:)
Approximate French and not much depth in historical accounts... but friendly ....
We enjoyed our visit! What an amazing site! In addition, our guide Destina is a historian and this made the tour very rewarding! Destina did a great job!
Very happy to have taken the option of a guide to visit the acropolis and the parthenon , we had the chance to be guided by Simon . Very friendly ,clear in these explanations ,with a touch of humor. Simon made us have a pleasant time out of time.
It’s. Wonderful, the guide was so interesting and informés, the tour in french was a super quality ……………..
Kimon our French quine was great We highly recommend it Very passionate and full of stories
It was perfect Very detailed and historical with many reminders about the foundation of Athens I highly recommend it. Provide water and good walking shoes +++
Interesting topics during visit. Fast access to the site. Bad French and always stopping on full sun (unbearable for Kids)
Beautiful. I think he’s the only one who does this in French. Reasonable price. You cannot visit the acropolis without a guide. No way. You get your money's worth for it. Our guide was superb explained well and his information was all true. I recommend 100%.
