Private Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Morning Walking Tour)

All our guides are licensed, many of them are also professional archaeologists or historians. Besides that, the guests will not have to stand in a long queue to purchase their tickets, because our guides will have already taken care of that. The walking pace during the tour is slow and every time adjusted to the needs of the guests. Moreover, frequent stops for bathroom and water are made. Lastly, our expert guides are aware of all the shady spots, as Athens can be very hot and sunny, especially in the summer.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece

After meeting your guide start walking up the south slope of the Acropolis where, the Dionysos Theater, the Sanctuary of Asklepios and the Odeon of Herodes , are located. On the way to the top see the Propylaea(entrance), Mars Hill and the temple of Athena Nike. On top of the Acropolis have a close view and get a detailed explanation of the Parthenon and the Erectheion. Finally, enjoy the breathtaking views.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece

Walk to the Acropolis Museum and have a look at the remains of an ancient neighborhood of Athens that lies underneath. On the ground floor of the museum you will see first important finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Proceed to the first floor to stand in awe before the sculptures of the first Parthenon, built in the 6th century B.C. Observe the traces of colors that still can be discerned on them. Next, admire the archaic statues that once upon a time decorated the top of the Acropolis. Among them the famous “calfbearer” and the “child of Kritias”. The renowned maidens of the Acropolis (the Caryatids) will introduce you to the golden age of greek sculpture (5th century B.C). Lastly, your guide will take you to the third floor, the Parthenon’s Gallery. There, he will explain to you the arrangement of the third floor, he will tell you all the myths related to what you see and of course you will admire the excellence and unique beauty of the Parthenon sculptures.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes