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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis and Parthenon tickets
Free cancellation
Place: Athens
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English
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Skip the line
Group tour
Do this because
- Travel back in time as you enter the Acropolis through the Propylaea gate
- Visit the Parthenon, a prominent symbol of democracy and western civilization
- See the Theater of Dionysus, where famous ancient plays were once performed
- Admire the six female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple
What to expect
Admire the splendor of ancient Greece on this walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens. Avoid long lines with direct access to sights like the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, and listen as your guide paints a detailed picture of the past.
Meet your guide and get ready for a journey back in time! Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Continue to the Roman Herodion Theater and see the remains of Athens' healing temple Asklepieion. Then climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and take in views of the temple of Athena Nike.
Admire the 5th-century Parthenon, the zenith of Doric architecture dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city. Finally, be enchanted by the sculpted female figures that help to support the Erechtheion temple, a unique masterpiece of architecture.
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Important to know
Not suitable for:
- People with mobility impairments and wheelchair users
Not allowed:
- Baby strollers and luggage or large bags are not allowed
Know in advance:
- In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, guides may change the order of the sites included in the tour
- Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
- There is no skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis
- At Acropolis Hill it won't be unfortunately possible to use the elevator
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What’s included
English-speaking tour guide
Skip-the-line tickets to the Acropolis
Disposable earphones (for groups of 5+ people)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Makrigianni, Athens 117 42, Greece
Meeting point:
Outside the Acropolis metro station opposite Crescendo Cafe. Your guide will be standing next to the metro sign, on the Makrigianni pedestrian walkway (metro exit Makriyianni / Dionysiou Arepaghitou), and will be holding a white and light blue "Athenian Tours" sign.
Provider
NOVATRON SA
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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