First Access Acropolis Tour, Beat the Crowds, Enjoy the Parthenon
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Gå med i vår Early Bird Acropolis Tour och slå värmen och folkmassorna! Med utgångspunkt från huvudentrén går vi direkt till Parthenon och ser de berömda karyatiderna vid Erechteion. Vår licensierade guide kommer att dela fascinerande myter och historiska fakta om dessa ikoniska monument medan du njuter av 360 panoramautsikt över Aten. Vi går sedan mot den södra ingången och passerar Asklepeion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus och Dionysos Theatre. Fånga fler fantastiska vyer och gräv djupare in i Akropolis rika historia. Observera att även på morgonen kan det fortfarande vara varmt och trångt och att även med vår skip-the-ticket-line-tjänst kan det krävas en viss väntetid för säkerhetskontroller. Detta beror på att antalet besökare kan fluktuera oförutsägbart på platserna under hela dagen. Den typiska väntetiden faller inom 0 till 10 eller 30 minuter, men i sällsynta fall kan den vara längre.
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Resplan
Uppflugen majestätiskt ovanför Aten, är Akropolis ett gammalt citadell på en stenig kulle, som bjuder in besökare att utforska ikoniska tempel som Parthenon och upptäcka födelseplatsen för den västerländska civilisationen.
Propylaea fungerar som ingångsporten till Akropolis, imponerande inramad av en marmorstruktur som bidrar till det här heliga monumentets storhet. Med vägledning av din expertreseguide får du insikt i hur Propylaea kan ha sett ut i antiken, så att du kan visualisera prakten och betydelsen av denna ikoniska port.
Athena Nike-templet är placerat framträdande till höger om Propylaea och står som ett fängslande monument med lika spännande myter kring dess skapelse. På vår turné har du möjlighet att lära dig om detta tempels fascinerande historia och betydelse.
Uppkallad efter den mytomspunna kungen av Aten, Erechtheus, är Erechtheion ett tempel tillägnat gudinnan Athena. Detta betydande tempel har många hemligheter och är hem för några av de mest kända myterna om Aten.
Parthenon, ett oöverträffat mästerverk av skönhet och unik arkitektur som har dominerat Atens centrum i över 2 000 år. Under turnén kommer våra kunniga guider att dela fängslande myter, berättelser och historiska fakta om denna fantastiska byggnad, vilket ger insikt i Parthenons kulturella och arkitektoniska betydelse.
En romersk teater konstruerad av Herodes Atticus som en hyllning till hans älskade hustru, Wide Aspasia. Men var det enbart en kärlekshandling eller något mer? Följ med oss på vår turné för att avslöja hemligheterna bakom detta fantastiska monument
Tillägnad guden för vin och fertilitet, Dionysos, har den äran att vara teaterns födelseplats. Atenare strömmade till denna utomhusamfiteater för att bevittna pjäser av kända grekiska dramatiker, inklusive Aischylos, Sofokles och Euripides.
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Viktig information
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Rekommenderas inte för resenärer med låg kardiovaskulär hälsa
- Resenärer bör ha medelgod fysisk kondition
- Strikta inträdestider för Akropolis gör att vi inte kan vänta på senkomlingar. Inga återbetalningar kommer att ges.
- Alla besökare genomgår säkerhet i flygplatsstil; räkna med högsäsongsväntningar på upp till 30 minuter.
- Bryttider synkroniseras med Aten lokal tid.
- Turerna körs i regn eller solsken.
- Om du valde alternativet UTAN biljett följ instruktionerna på din voucher för att köpa biljetterna
- När inträdet till Akropolis är gratis, är kostnaden för entréavgiften redan avdragen från turnépriset
Recensioner(176)
Tour guide was fantastic. She was incredibly knowledgeable. Never rushed. Going early and beating the crowds and the heat every penny.
Hey Lara, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are pleased to hear that you found the early morning tour worth every penny. Getting a head start to beat both the midday crowds and the afternoon heat makes all the difference, and we're so glad our guide kept a relaxed, comfortable pace while sharing her incredible knowledge. Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Sofia providesd us with a personable, knowledgeable and lively tour of the acropolis and gave a wonderful overview with a lot of interesting details that made the history of the place come alive.
Hey Traci, Thank you so much for the delightful review! We're pleased to hear that Sofia made the history of the Acropolis come alive for you with her lively and personable approach. It sounds like you had a wonderful time beating the crowds and exploring the Parthenon! We will be sure to pass your lovely compliments along to her. Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
This tour was fantastic! The early morning entrance is the way to go. We got to see the Acropolis without any crowds. Our tour guide Andrea was phenomenal and had such great knowledge!
Hello, "Go early!" is the best advice anyone can give for visiting the Acropolis! We are so glad you got to experience the site completely crowd-free. Andrea is absolutely phenomenal, and we feel happy to know her knowledge made your tour so fantastic. Thank you for sharing your feedback! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Great history lesson with great photo opportunities. No long lines to get in so was able to enjoy the first part with not too many people
Hey Dee, Skipping those long lines and enjoying the site before the big crowds arrive is exactly why we love the first-access tour! We are happy that you got some great photos and enjoyed a fantastic history lesson along the way. Thank you so much for exploring the Acropolis with us and for taking the time to share your experience! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
An amazing tour. Our guide, Niobe, was very knowledgeable and you could tell she enjoyed her job very much. She even went so far as to ensure us great pictures of the sacred olive tree before it became too crowded. We were able to see not only the Parthenon, but also one of the two theaters on the hill, and she talked about both theaters in great detail. She also found spots for us to sit, which was appreciated as we had been walking around a lot. Overall this was one of the best tours I have been on and I am very glad we had such a caring and intelligent guide.
Hey Sara, What a beautiful review! Niobe really is a gem, and we love that her passion for her job and her caring nature shone through during your time together. Securing those crowd-free pictures by the sacred olive tree and taking the extra time to deep-dive into both historic theaters are exactly the kinds of details that make the first-access tour so special. We're also so glad she found those comfortable spots for you to sit and rest those feet! Hearing that this was one of the best tours you've ever been on truly makes our day. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Getting early entry was very valuable! It became so crowded and hot within 20-30 minutes. We were able to get pictures without the crowds of people. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and kind. She tried to find us shady spots to discuss the history and context of what we were looking at. Highly recommend!
Hey Jennifer, That 20-to-30-minute window makes all the difference in the world! We are so glad the early entry got you those perfect, crowd-free photos before the morning rush and the heat kicked in. It sounds like your guide was a total pro at scouting out those rare shady spots to keep everyone comfortable while diving into the history. Thank you so much for the high recommendation and for sharing your experience! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
Unfortunately, we did not make it to the tour. It was completely our fault because we went to the wrong location. The reason I am giving this a 5 star is due to the customer service we received when we contacted the tour company and realized we were in the wrong location. They did everything they could to ensure our entry tickets were available for us to enter on our own and meet up with the group. We were too far behind and never found them but we appreciate that they made our entry tickets available. They were very kind and resourceful all the way through. I highly recommend this company.
Hey Getsemani, Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review, you warmed our hearts and valued our effort - big shout out for that! While we are also genuinely heartbroken that you missed the tour and weren't able to catch up with the group, your recognition of our customer service means the world to us. Things happen when traveling, and our top priority in those stressful moments is always to pivot quickly and save your day however we can. We are so glad we could at least get your entry tickets into your hands so you didn't miss out on seeing the Acropolis! Thank you for recommending us based on our team's support—you are a fantastic traveler, and we hope we get the chance to actually show you around Athens next time! Though, if you are still in Athens, please contact us to see what else we can do for you! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
On a warm day, earliest access is KEY! Guide with headset is so helpful. Wear tennis shoes, 20,000 pairs of feet per day make the marble and limestone surfaces very slick
Hey Ginger, You nailed it—earliest access is absolutely key, especially on those warm days when the Greek sun starts to heat up! Thank you so much for sharing that fantastic tip about the tennis shoes. You are completely right; centuries of history and thousands of daily visitors have worn those marble and limestone surfaces down until they are incredibly slick! We are also glad to hear that the headsets were helpful in making sure you didn't miss a single word of the history. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and your great advice with future travelers! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
It really is the very best way to see the Acropolis!! Our guide was amazing! 💯 we learned way more than if we had walked it ourselves and it really was less crowded than what we saw as we were leaving!
Hey Jennifer, Seeing the difference in the crowds as you were leaving really shows how much that early start pays off! We are so glad you got to experience the Acropolis at its absolute best. It is wonderful to hear that your guide was amazing and that you walked away with a deep appreciation for the history that you might have missed on your own. Thank you so much for the recommendation and for sharing your experience! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
My husband and I booked this tour to avoid the crowds and to also learn more history about the Acropolis. It was easy to locate our tour guide and group upon arrival and was a smooth experience throughout. This worked great as we were one of the first groups to enter the Acropolis on a Monday morning. Although it got busier towards the end of our tour, we are so glad we took this route instead. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided information we most likely would have missed if we were to visit on our own. We highly recommend this tour and especially if you want to be one of the first groups to enter to avoid large crowds.
Hey Anna, Thank you so much for the fantastic recommendation! We are pleased to hear that you and your husband had such a smooth and successful experience with us. Starting your week as one of the very first groups to enter the Acropolis on a Monday morning is truly the best way to do it. While the crowds definitely build up later in the day, getting that early head start makes all the difference! We are also so glad our guide’s deep knowledge provided those hidden historical details you might have missed on your own. Thank you for choosing us for your visit to Athens! Warmly, Athens Walking Tours Team
