Acropolis museum afternoon tour
Description
Enjoy the world famous Acropolis museum with a licensed tour guide. The lit statues and classical antiquities of the Acropolis are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can admire the lit Acropolis from the museum balcony, and the excavations under the museum's glass floors. The opportunity of admiring the world-class collections of the Acropolis monuments and the glass room of the Parthenon is a premium experience few can say they have experienced. You can keep and eye out for scale models dotted throughout the museum (including one made entirely out of Lego). These models will help you visualize the former grandeur of the site the museum currently sits on. Afternoon the museum is opens till late, with the chance to see the galleries without the associated crowds of the earlier hours and avoid the warmest part of the day inside the marvelous fully AC Acropolis museum.
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The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats unavailable
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(4)
Our guide Afroditi had an incredible indepth knowledge of the subject and was able to bring to life the amazing history of Athens and the Acropolis. Her English was faultless and she had a real passion for the history. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and the insightful history shared throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Excellent tour, Maria was a very knowledgeable tour guide and super nice Answered all our questions. The time flew by we enjoyed this tour alot.
Dear Pilar, Thank you for your very kind, humbling words. It was a privilege to be able to provide an educational experience for you while diving into our culture. Great pleasure to have you! Please come back soon! Kindest Regards, Maria
Perfect schedule for visiting the museum during summer and avoiding the heat outside. Our guide was very kind and gave us the background to understand the museum, the Acropolis and what we would see later in the visit to Parthenon. Her knowledge and passion for history made the visit very interesting and pleasant.
Thank you for sharing your experience and honest feedback. I am happy to read that you've enjoyed your Acropolis Museum afternoon tour. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you soon again. Kind Regards, Daphne
So much more enriching than just wandering ourselves. Our guide, Marizia, was very gracious and eager to share her country’s history.
Thank you so much for your feedback. Very glad you enjoyed tour and our experienced guide.
