Athens Small Group Tour with Acropolis,Parthenon,Museum and Greek lunch
Description
Arrive at Porinou 5, 11742 inside the tour office to meet your licensed guide, an experienced archaeologist, and then start your unique combination of a tour. Enter from the south slope of the Acropolis and set off on your leisurely walking tour of some of the world’s finest monuments. Visit the Theater of Dionysus — an amphitheater that is arguably the birthplace of performing arts. Perch yourself on one of the stone seats to imagine the sights and sounds experienced by ancient theatergoers who came to watch plays by Greek writers Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The theater is still used today during the Athens Festival from May to October. Once you familiarize yourself with the site's classical architecture, head indoors to the New Acropolis Museum, ranked one of the top five museums in the world. The New Acropolis Museum features collections of statues and other artifacts from everyday life in several galleries. Finish your tour with a selection of Greek tastes.
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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 historical significance
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Built between 447 and 438 BCE during the Athenian Golden Age, it is considered a masterpiece of classical architecture. The temple is known for its harmonious proportions, Doric design, and iconic columns. It originally housed a massive statue of Athena by Phidias. Though partially damaged over the centuries, the Parthenon symbolizes ancient Greek culture and democracy.
Our Athens Guided Tours offer you the full Greek lifestyle experience. Athens Walks Tour Company’s main priority is to achieve more than passing onto you only the encyclopedic information. Your trip to Athens should be more than wandering with a speaking tour guide book. That’s why Athens Walks gives you the chance to experience the true Greek culture. You’ll get to know Athens beyond the crowded sightseeing destinations; Discover hidden gems and come close to the lifestyle of Athenians. With Athens-Walks, you will enjoy a tour of true Athens. From the endless coastline to the green surrounding mountains, Athens has a rich history, culture, and local diversities. Book your tour, and we will show you what makes our Athens Tours so special. Please get to know the real hospitality and the passion of its citizens, the culture and the tradition, the stories and the themes.
The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat during the summer months
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
- Infants must sit on laps
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Reviews(80)
Anastasia was charming and most knowledgeable. She took us to the most interesting locations and made certain we were all comfortable. She was wonderful.
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly & welcomed questions from the group. The tour does, as advertised, require walking on hilly inclines at times. Proper shoes a must, flip flops not recommended. We chose the tour that included the Museum tour and a greek lunch at Acadia. Delicious! Loved the entire experience!
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated our guide’s knowledge, friendliness, and openness to questions. And yes—comfortable shoes are definitely the best choice when exploring the Acropolis and its historic paths! Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS, and we hope to see you again in Athens!
The tour of the Acropolis and the museum was exceptional. Tour guide top notch. The lunch was average. So skip the food and concentrate on the history!!!
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Acropolis and Museum tour exceptional and that our guide made such a strong impression. We appreciate your honest comments about the lunch as well, and we’re glad that the history and guided experience were the highlights of your visit. Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS!
Excellent tour! Strongly recommend taking this tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Will not disappoint.
Micheal G was very enthusiastic and with great knowledge about Athenas, the tour was wonderful, it was great to have someone who you could ask anything to and they would know how to answer it, the museum was very interesting, a key moment from the museum was how the athenians used certain rocks for their building and color, the lunch where we ate was good, we learnt a lot and further lengthened our knowledge.
The tour was average, and the guide was knowledgeable. However, she frequently went off topic, bringing up present-day political issues that were not relevant to the tour. She repeatedly discussed subjects such as the Greek healthcare system, foreign investment, government corruption, and personal incidents, including mentioning several times that someone had suffered a stroke. As a result, the tour did not focus as much on the ruins as I had hoped. The guide also asked too many personal questions ("tell me about this statue and don't ask about my relationship status!"), which made the experience feel less comfortable and less focused.
Guide was great, however no lunch provided?
Jo was really wonderful. We learned so many new things. She was truly knowledgeable. I'm not sure, but I think one of her degrees or studies was Archeology. If just based on the tour alone, I would rate the Acropolis and Museum 5 stars. Unfortunately, we the lunch option. We thought our guide would have joined us to continue discussing what we had seen. We were just dropped off at a substandard restaurant alone. The service was terribly slow and the food was mediocre. My recommendation would be don't opt for lunch. I actually did not see that the lunch was optional when I booked it, so some blame is on me.
Had a great time running through the ruins and museum. Sophia and Viktor were great guides. The Greek restaurant was really good as well
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Get there and go as early as possible because it gets hot and crowded quickly.
