Athens Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert
by Warmpenguin
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This private tour in Athens lasts about three hours and is guided by a fully licensed archaeological expert. The tour begins at the Acropoli Metro Station at street level, located at 7 Makrygianni Street near the Acropolis Museum. The guide meets the group there and provides an introduction to the Acropolis, including its historical context and significance. The visit to the Acropolis itself lasts approximately eighty minutes. During this time, the group explores the Theater of Dionysus, one of the oldest theaters in the world with a capacity of 25,000, located on the slopes of the Acropolis. The tour continues to the monumental gateway called the Propylaea, then to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a marble amphitheater built in AD 161 that is still in use today. The Temple of Athena Nike, a Classical Ionic temple built around 420 BC, is also visited. The guide explains the history and architecture of the Erechtheion, the second largest temple on the Acropolis, dedicated to both Zeus and Athena, including its statues which are now housed in the museum. The Parthenon, the main temple and symbol of Classical Greece, is a key focus with detailed information on its construction, mythology, and historical importance. After the Acropolis visit, the group spends about eighty minutes at the New Acropolis Museum nearby. The museum tour includes original sculptures, statues, models, videos, and interactive displays. The guide provides explanations of the artifacts’ historical and mythological significance. The tour concludes near the original meeting point unless the vehicle option is selected. Additional booking options include a ninety-minute Acropolis-only tour focusing exclusively on the site, a combined three-hour tour of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, and a five-hour luxury vehicle tour that covers Athens city highlights with return transfers from central hotels or the cruise ship port. Admission fees are not included, but skip-the-line tickets can be arranged after booking. A whisper communication system is provided for groups of six or more. The Acropolis and Ancient Agora option involves walking over uneven cobblestones and is not recommended for those with limited mobility. The Acropolis-only option ends inside the site, allowing extra time for photographs and views of the city.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Makrygianni
The private tour lasts 3 hours, divided into roughly 80 minutes at the Acropolis and its temples, theaters, and buildings, and 80 minutes at the Acropolis Museum. The guide will meet the group at street level of Acropoli Metro Station, located at 7 Makrygianni Street near the Acropolis Museum. This meeting point offers a view of the Acropolis walls built by the Mycenaean civilization and includes an introduction to the Acropolis history, its role in ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples and monuments. If the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option is selected, return transfers are included with pickup at the hotel or cruise ship terminal.
Acropolis
The core of the tour is an 80-minute visit to the Acropolis where the guide shows the temples, theaters, and buildings including the Propylaea gateway, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The guide explains the construction, mythology, and historical importance of these structures.
80 min
Theatre of Dionysus
One of the first stops on the Acropolis is the Theater of Dionysus, built in the 4th and 5th centuries BC on the slopes of the Acropolis. It has a capacity of 25,000 and is considered the oldest theater in the world. This is where many famous ancient Greek plays debuted.
Acropolis
Visitors ascend to the monumental gateway, the Propylaia, which serves as the entrance to the Acropolis. At the peak, the ancient Greeks would have seen a large bronze statue of the goddess Athena, with her spear tip visible to ships in the sunlight.
Temple of Athena Nike
This Ionic temple, built around 420 BC, is one of the earliest on the Acropolis. It is dedicated to Athena and has been largely restored. The temple occupies a prominent position overlooking Athens.
Parthenon
The Parthenon represents the high point of Classical Greece and served as a center for worship and ceremony. The guide takes time to explain its architectural and artistic features as well as its mythology and historical role.
Erectheion
The Erechtheion is the second largest temple on the Acropolis, dedicated to Zeus and Athena. The guide describes its mythology and points out its statues, many of which are now housed in the nearby museum.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this marble amphitheater remains in use today for performances.
Acropolis Museum
The tour continues with approximately 80 minutes at the New Acropolis Museum near the site. The museum displays original sculptures and artifacts, along with models and interactive exhibits. The guide explains the significance of the pieces and their mythological backgrounds, complementing the Acropolis visit.
80 min
Acropolis
For the Acropolis-only option, which lasts 2 hours, it is recommended to choose a time after lunch for fewer crowds and to see the temple’s ancient architecture and city views in the 'Golden Light' of the afternoon.
Athens
The five-hour luxury vehicle option includes pickup from the cruise ship port or central hotel. It covers the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Athens Trilogy buildings, and Syntagma Square with guards. A licensed guide accompanies the group at the Acropolis and Museum.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Acropolis and Ancient Agora option provides a three-hour private tour including both sites. The guide explains the history of the Ancient Agora along with the Acropolis.
Meeting point
MEETING POINT: Makrigianni 7, Athina. 117 42 (close to the Acropolis Museum) Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included from your cruise ship or central Athens address.
End point
If selecting the Acropolis only option, your tour may end in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the views. If selecting the Acropolis & Museum Option, your tour may end in the Museum. If selecting the option including the Ancient Agora, your tour will end there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert
by Warmpenguin
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€298Overview
This private tour in Athens lasts about three hours and is guided by a fully licensed archaeological expert. The tour begins at the Acropoli Metro Station at street level, located at 7 Makrygianni Street near the Acropolis Museum. The guide meets the group there and provides an introduction to the Acropolis, including its historical context and significance. The visit to the Acropolis itself lasts approximately eighty minutes. During this time, the group explores the Theater of Dionysus, one of the oldest theaters in the world with a capacity of 25,000, located on the slopes of the Acropolis. The tour continues to the monumental gateway called the Propylaea, then to the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a marble amphitheater built in AD 161 that is still in use today. The Temple of Athena Nike, a Classical Ionic temple built around 420 BC, is also visited. The guide explains the history and architecture of the Erechtheion, the second largest temple on the Acropolis, dedicated to both Zeus and Athena, including its statues which are now housed in the museum. The Parthenon, the main temple and symbol of Classical Greece, is a key focus with detailed information on its construction, mythology, and historical importance. After the Acropolis visit, the group spends about eighty minutes at the New Acropolis Museum nearby. The museum tour includes original sculptures, statues, models, videos, and interactive displays. The guide provides explanations of the artifacts’ historical and mythological significance. The tour concludes near the original meeting point unless the vehicle option is selected. Additional booking options include a ninety-minute Acropolis-only tour focusing exclusively on the site, a combined three-hour tour of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, and a five-hour luxury vehicle tour that covers Athens city highlights with return transfers from central hotels or the cruise ship port. Admission fees are not included, but skip-the-line tickets can be arranged after booking. A whisper communication system is provided for groups of six or more. The Acropolis and Ancient Agora option involves walking over uneven cobblestones and is not recommended for those with limited mobility. The Acropolis-only option ends inside the site, allowing extra time for photographs and views of the city.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Makrygianni
The private tour lasts 3 hours, divided into roughly 80 minutes at the Acropolis and its temples, theaters, and buildings, and 80 minutes at the Acropolis Museum. The guide will meet the group at street level of Acropoli Metro Station, located at 7 Makrygianni Street near the Acropolis Museum. This meeting point offers a view of the Acropolis walls built by the Mycenaean civilization and includes an introduction to the Acropolis history, its role in ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples and monuments. If the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option is selected, return transfers are included with pickup at the hotel or cruise ship terminal.
Acropolis
The core of the tour is an 80-minute visit to the Acropolis where the guide shows the temples, theaters, and buildings including the Propylaea gateway, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The guide explains the construction, mythology, and historical importance of these structures.
80 min
Theatre of Dionysus
One of the first stops on the Acropolis is the Theater of Dionysus, built in the 4th and 5th centuries BC on the slopes of the Acropolis. It has a capacity of 25,000 and is considered the oldest theater in the world. This is where many famous ancient Greek plays debuted.
Acropolis
Visitors ascend to the monumental gateway, the Propylaia, which serves as the entrance to the Acropolis. At the peak, the ancient Greeks would have seen a large bronze statue of the goddess Athena, with her spear tip visible to ships in the sunlight.
Temple of Athena Nike
This Ionic temple, built around 420 BC, is one of the earliest on the Acropolis. It is dedicated to Athena and has been largely restored. The temple occupies a prominent position overlooking Athens.
Parthenon
The Parthenon represents the high point of Classical Greece and served as a center for worship and ceremony. The guide takes time to explain its architectural and artistic features as well as its mythology and historical role.
Erectheion
The Erechtheion is the second largest temple on the Acropolis, dedicated to Zeus and Athena. The guide describes its mythology and points out its statues, many of which are now housed in the nearby museum.
Herod Atticus Odeon
Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this marble amphitheater remains in use today for performances.
Acropolis Museum
The tour continues with approximately 80 minutes at the New Acropolis Museum near the site. The museum displays original sculptures and artifacts, along with models and interactive exhibits. The guide explains the significance of the pieces and their mythological backgrounds, complementing the Acropolis visit.
80 min
Acropolis
For the Acropolis-only option, which lasts 2 hours, it is recommended to choose a time after lunch for fewer crowds and to see the temple’s ancient architecture and city views in the 'Golden Light' of the afternoon.
Athens
The five-hour luxury vehicle option includes pickup from the cruise ship port or central hotel. It covers the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Athens Trilogy buildings, and Syntagma Square with guards. A licensed guide accompanies the group at the Acropolis and Museum.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Acropolis and Ancient Agora option provides a three-hour private tour including both sites. The guide explains the history of the Ancient Agora along with the Acropolis.
Meeting point
MEETING POINT: Makrigianni 7, Athina. 117 42 (close to the Acropolis Museum) Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. If choosing the 'CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE' option, return transfers are included from your cruise ship or central Athens address.
End point
If selecting the Acropolis only option, your tour may end in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the views. If selecting the Acropolis & Museum Option, your tour may end in the Museum. If selecting the option including the Ancient Agora, your tour will end there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.