Eerste toegang tot de Akropolistour, versla de drukte en geniet van het Parthenon
Beschrijving
Doe mee met onze Early Bird Acropolis Tour en versla de hitte en drukte! Vanaf de hoofdingang gaan we rechtstreeks naar het Parthenon en zien we de beroemde kariatiden bij het Erechteion. Onze gelicentieerde gids zal fascinerende mythen en historische feiten over deze iconische monumenten delen terwijl je geniet van een panoramisch uitzicht van 360 graden over Athene. We gaan dan richting de zuidelijke ingang, langs de Asklepeion, Odeon van Herodes Atticus en het Dionysus Theater. Leg meer verbluffende uitzichten vast en duik dieper in de rijke geschiedenis van de Akropolis. Houd er rekening mee dat het zelfs 's ochtends nog steeds heet en druk kan zijn en dat er zelfs met onze skip-the-ticket-line-service enige wachttijd kan zijn voor de veiligheidscontroles. Dit komt omdat de bezoekersaantallen op de locaties gedurende de dag onvoorspelbaar kunnen fluctueren. De typische wachttijd valt binnen 0 tot 10 of 30 minuten, hoewel het in zeldzame gevallen langer kan zijn.
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Reisroute
De Akropolis ligt majestueus boven Athene en is een oude citadel op een rotsachtige heuvel. Bezoekers worden uitgenodigd om iconische tempels zoals het Parthenon te verkennen en de geboorteplaats van de westerse beschaving te ontdekken.
De Propylaea dient als toegangspoort tot de Akropolis, indrukwekkend omlijst door een marmeren structuur die bijdraagt aan de grootsheid van dit heilige monument. Onder begeleiding van je deskundige gids krijg je inzicht in hoe de Propylaea er in de oudheid uitzag, zodat je de pracht en betekenis van deze iconische poort kunt visualiseren.
Prominent gepositioneerd aan de rechterkant van de Propylaea, staat de Tempel van Athena Nike als een boeiend monument met even intrigerende mythen rond de oprichting ervan. Tijdens onze rondleiding krijg je de kans om meer te weten te komen over de fascinerende geschiedenis en betekenis van deze tempel.
Vernoemd naar de mythische koning van Athene, Erechtheus, is het Erechtheion een tempel gewijd aan de godin Athena. Deze belangrijke tempel heeft veel geheimen en herbergt enkele van de meest bekende mythen over Athene.
Het Parthenon, een ongeëvenaard meesterwerk van schoonheid en unieke architectuur dat al meer dan 2000 jaar het centrum van Athene domineert. Tijdens de rondleiding zullen onze deskundige gidsen boeiende mythen, verhalen en historische feiten over dit verbazingwekkende gebouw delen en inzicht geven in de culturele en architectonische betekenis van het Parthenon.
Een Romeins theater gebouwd door Herodes Atticus als eerbetoon aan zijn geliefde vrouw, Wide Aspasia. Maar was het alleen een daad van liefde of meer? Ga met ons mee op onze tour om de geheimen achter dit prachtige monument te ontdekken
Opgedragen aan de god van wijn en vruchtbaarheid, Dionysus, heeft het de eer de geboorteplaats van het theater te zijn. Atheners stroomden naar dit openluchtamfitheater om toneelstukken bij te wonen van beroemde Griekse toneelschrijvers, waaronder Aeschylus, Sophocles en Euripides.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Door de strikte toegangstijden voor de Akropolis kunnen we niet wachten op laatkomers. Er vindt geen restitutie plaats.
- Alle bezoekers ondergaan beveiliging in luchthavenstijl; verwacht wachttijden van meer dan 30 minuten in het hoogseizoen.
- De sluitingstijden worden gesynchroniseerd met de lokale tijd van Athene.
- Tours gaan door bij regen of zonneschijn.
- Als je de optie ZONDER ticket hebt geselecteerd, volg dan de instructies op je voucher om de tickets te kopen
- Wanneer de toegang tot de Akropolis gratis is, worden de kosten van de toegangsprijs al in mindering gebracht op de tourprijs
Beoordelingen(221)
This was a great time to visit the Acropolis. Before crowds and before the heat of the day. I think the time length was great too, as it allowed us to plan afternoon activities as well. Nicely done!
Just the right timing and amount if information! Our guide gave us time to explore and take pictures before the crowds descended on the Parthenon. We had two older adults and they could keep up. Note, there a re stairs, some slippery marble, and unpaved descend.
This was the best way to see acropolis- before it gets too hot and too crowded. Guide was informative. My husband and 11 year old were really engaged. Our 7 year old was bored so I would skip the guided part if you have littles and explore on your own.
Dear Giuseppina, Thank you for sharing such an honest and practical perspective! Getting up there early to beat both the midday heat and the heavy crowds is definitely the secret to enjoying the Acropolis at its best. We love that your husband and 11-year-old were so engaged in the history! You make a wonderful point about younger travelers—seven can be a tough age for listening to detailed historical context when there's so much open space they just want to explore at their own pace. Your feedback is super helpful for families planning their visit! Thank you again for joining us, and we hope the rest of your family adventure in Greece was incredible! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
What a GREAT way to see the Acropolis and Parthenon, and so much more! Doing the early tour was awesome because we were able to enjoy a lot without the swarming crowds. Our tour guide was so kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgable, and I LOVED that we had headsets so we could hear her without being right next to her. I HIGHLY recommend this experience!
Dear Sarah, Beating the morning rush at the Acropolis is pure magic! Being able to soak in those iconic marble views without feeling crowded makes all the difference in the world. We’re excited to hear how much you appreciated the convenience of the headsets—it’s designed to let you wander, take in the atmosphere, and snap photos without missing a single beat of your guide's stories. Thank you so much for the enthusiastic recommendation and for spending such a wonderful morning with us! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Get there early. This team has it all organized. You use earbuds that help you hear the tour guide. Without it I would not have known what I was looking at. It was great!
Dear Trona, Thank you for leaving us such a great review! We feel rewarded for your words on how the whisper audio headsets made such a difference in your experience! Ensuring you can clearly hear every detail of the history and story behind the monuments—even while keeping your distance from crowds—is a top priority for us, and it's wonderful to hear that the organization paid off. Thank you for choosing to explore the Acropolis with us! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Margarita was friendly and very Knowledgable. 1st tour of the day was great cause it was cooler and less crowded . Highly recommend this tour
Dear Fran, Thank you so much for the great review and recommendation! How nice to hear that Margarita’s friendly approach and deep knowledge made the experience so enjoyable for you. Taking the first tour of the day really is the secret to a comfortable visit with cooler temps and fewer crowds! Thank you for joining us! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Get there on time! 7:45am. Use the bathroom before you enter. Entry starts at 8 but the company arrives very early and secures the first spot in line for your group. Bring a small water and phone to take pictures. Don’t bring a big bag and you will get through security quick. Early is better. Beat heat and crowds. Better pics!!
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a fantastic and practical review! It makes us smile to know you enjoyed the First Access tour! You summed up the early morning experience perfectly—getting in early to beat the heat and crowds makes a world of difference for both comfort and photos. We also really appreciate you sharing such helpful tips for future travelers about timing, security, and facilities. Thank you for exploring with us! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
This was misleading the way it was advertised. This tour was $90 which I thought included a museum ticket. Of course if I’m doing a Parthenon tour it should include a ticket to that! Not sure why it was 60$ more! Should have just done the regular tour for $30!
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing confusion. We strive to be as clear as possible about our offerings: the tour provides different options, which are clearly stated and detailed in the inclusions descriptions. Guests have the option to book either with or without the site entrance ticket, as some may have already purchased their tickets. When selected, our pricing covers the expert-guided tour and the site entrance ticket (30 euros), which directly supports the preservation of these ancient landmarks (some guests, such as EU youth or seniors, may also be eligible for reduced site tickets independently). It is not possible that the single price of the tour includes the cost of the site entrance. We appreciate your feedback as we continuously work to make our tour listings as straightforward as possible. Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Strong walkers suggested but the guide, Apollon did take some shade breaks. He was very knowledgeable and nice to my son :)
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! Apollon is fantastic, and we're so glad his depth of knowledge—and thoughtful shade breaks—made the hike enjoyable for both you and your son. Keeping everyone cool, comfortable, and engaged is definitely key on that tour! Thank you for exploring with us, and we wish you and your family safe and happy travels ahead! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Hermes made this one of the best guided tours I’ve ever taken. He has an incredible ability to bring the history of the Acropolis to life with fascinating stories, while keeping the tour engaging and easy to follow. His sense of humor made the experience even more enjoyable—we were laughing throughout, but also learned so much. You can tell he’s deeply knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about Greek history. He answered every question with enthusiasm and made even complex topics accessible. The pacing was perfect, and I left with a much deeper appreciation of the Acropolis than I would have had exploring it on my own. If you’re visiting Athens, I highly recommend choosing a tour with Hermes. He’s funny, charismatic, and an exceptional guide who turns a great site into an unforgettable experience.
Hey Anya, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a glowing review! Hermes really has a magical way of blending rich history with sharp humor, and we are happy to hear he made this one of the best guided tours you've ever taken! Bringing ancient Greece to life with great storytelling and lots of laughs is his specialty, and we're so glad you left with such a deep appreciation for the Acropolis. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
