Acropolis Private Tour with Archaeological Expert & Admission
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $233 / person
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Languages
- DE, EL, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- WARMPENGUIN
- Meeting point
- The Acropolis Canteen is located at the Main Entrance. Kindly note that the Acropolis has two entrances so make sure you are at the 'Acropolis Canteen'
Description
With a Licensed Archaeologist, your Fully Private Tour will experience every Highlight of the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Jaw dropping masterpiece of the Golden-Age of Ancient Greece. Ideal if you are short of time or have kids who don’t want to spend hours in an archaeological site, your expert guide will breeze through one stunning site after another, from the impressive Entrance portal to the Temples of the Goddess Athena and powerful Sea God Poseidon, to the Ancient Greek and Roman theatres. Your guide will amaze you with the stories and mythology behind each monument, and will also be happy to stop at one or two special vantage points and help capture the moment along the way. At the end you can choose to stay inside for more photos and our tour will still leave lots of time for the rest of your days sightseeing! Fully Family friendly, our tour also has a hassle free booking option to include tickets and can be customised on request.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult
- $233
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $411.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:34 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Acropolis
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance. Our meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples & amazing monuments you are about to see.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day.
Propylaea
Ascend towards the monumental gateway (Propylaia) and entrance to the Acropolis. As the Temples of the Acropolis come into view, the Ancient Greeks would have been greeted by an enormous decorated Bronze Statue of the Goddess Athena. As legend has it, the tip of her upheld spear could be seen by incoming ships in the sunlight.
Temple of Athena Nike
Built around 420 BC, and one of the earliest temples of the Acropolis, this Classical Ionic Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and is largely restored, with a prominent position overlooking the City.
Parthenon
The pinnacle of the 'Golden-Age' of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivaled mastepiece of Art, Architecture and Engineering as well as the heart of Ancient Greek ceremony and worship in Athens. We Take time at this most important temple with an overview of its construction, mythology and Historical importance.
Erectheion
The second largest temple of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion was Dedicated to both Zeus and the Goddess Athens and your guide will illuminate some of its wonderful Mythology and main aspects such as its impressive statues that you will now see in the Museum.
Acropolis
ENDING YOUR TOUR. After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos. If you have chosen a tour option continuing to a second site, you will continue with your guide, ending at your second site.
Athens
BOOKING OPTIONS: ACROPOLIS Golden-Light Tour. If choosing this booking option, your tour will be timed towards the famous special effects of the low light in the plateau of the Acropolis.
What's included
Included
Acropolis Tickets are included
All our guides are fully Accredited Official Experts, Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you.
Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Official Expert
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours end inside the Acropolis to allow more time for the views and photos.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multi generational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
- WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 8 or more
- (OPTION: ACROPOLIS Golden-Light Tour) Tour aimed at the Magical light effects of the late afternoon.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Acropolis Private Tour with Archaeological Expert & Admission lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $233 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $411. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The Acropolis Canteen is located at the Main Entrance. Kindly note that the Acropolis has two entrances so make sure you are at the 'Acropolis Canteen'. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EL, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multi generational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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