Acropolis of Athens Historical Tour For History Enthusiasts

Overview

All the must-see attractions of the Acropolis — with a ton more history! This tour is engaging and longer than other tours, offering a denser in terms of content and a more holistic understanding of the history of Acropolis and of its true value to our civilization. Through this, it creates a meaningful experience that offers important lessons for us as humans and as citizens.

What's included

• Some....surprises!!!
• Admission / Entry fees (only if guests choose the option that includes them)
• Personal earset receivers provided for each guest, ensuring they can listen to the tour guide
• Local licensed English speaking tour guide, always a historian or an archaeologist
• Admission / Entry fees (not included if guests choose the option that does not include them)
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop off service
• Tips – Guests are always welcome to show their appreciation if they value the guide’s efforts

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

What to expect

1. As in every good story, everything begins with an introduction. It's not easy to tell the story of one of the most historically rich cities in the world. Yet, we aim to give our guests a broader perspective. That's why, at the beginning of the tour, we offer a concise lesson on the creation of human civilization, and then we place ancient Greek civilization — and Athens in particular — within that framework, so that people can truly understand its importance and contribution.

   40 minAdmission included

2. The first monument we will see on our way up to the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus — the first theatre in human history. This is where theatre and drama as a practice were born, and where the earliest plays — tragedies and comedies — were performed in front of the Athenian public. These plays were written by some of the most famous writers of all time, including Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus.

   20 minAdmission included

3. Our next stop will be the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which was built by the city's benefactor and famous philosopher of the 2nd century AD in memory of his deceased wife.

   Pass by

4. Arriving at the main entrance of the Acropolis sanctuary, we will see the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddess of victory.

   20 minAdmission included

5. Next, we will admire the view of the historically important surrounding hills, and walk up the main stairway leading to the interior of the sanctuary, all while taking in the monumental gateway of the Acropolis.

   20 minAdmission included

6. Our penultimate stop will be the Erechtheion, the temple of myths and legends, located at the center of the Acropolis sanctuary and famous for its unique sculptures.

   20 minAdmission included

7. At the end, we will finally admire 'the jewel in the crown' — the Parthenon. A gift to Athens' patron goddess, it is the masterpiece of Classical-period ancient Greek architecture and the greatest technical achievement of the democratic state — the symbol of Western civilization.

   20 minAdmission included

8. After having analyzed the Acropolis, we are going to have a short break for pictures for 20 minutes. After that, we are going to exit the Acropolis archaeological site and we will visit the Areopago hill where we are going to have the epilogue of the tour with the view of the ancient athenian Agora.

   20 minAdmission included

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for young children who get bored easily and do not have any interest in history

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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