Acropolis & Parthenon Private Guided Tour

2 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Athens, Greece

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Your experience

Explore Athens' Acropolis and Parthenon on a private guided walking tour, with personalized insights into the monuments, myths, and architecture of Classical Athens.

Getting started

Meet your licensed guide and begin your private exploration of the Acropolis. With a more personal and interactive format, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and delve deeper into the history, mythology, and architecture of Classical Athens.

What to expect

Theatre of Dionysus and ancient sanctuaries

Begin at the Theatre of Dionysus and discover its role as the birthplace of Greek drama before continuing to the Sanctuary of Asclepius and Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

• Learn about the origins of Greek drama and theatre.

• Visit the ancient healing sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine.

• Admire the Roman Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which is still used for performances today.

Propylaea and Temple of Athena Nike

Continue through the monumental Propylaea as you make your way onto the Acropolis, stopping at the Temple of Athena Nike.

• Enter the Acropolis through its monumental gateway, the Propylaea.

• Learn about Athena and the significance of the Temple of Athena Nike.

• Ask your private guide questions as you explore the monuments.

Parthenon and Erechtheion

Explore two of the Acropolis' defining monuments while your guide unpacks their history, architecture, and mythology.

• Discover the history of the Parthenon, one of Ancient Greece's most recognizable monuments.

• See the Erechtheion and its famous Caryatids.

• Hear the myths of Athena and Poseidon connected to the site.

• Take in panoramic views of Athens and spot key landmarks from the Sacred Rock.

Wrapping up

Conclude your private tour on the Acropolis with time to take in panoramic views of Athens, capture photographs, and ask your guide any remaining questions.

Explore the Acropolis privately with a licensed English-speaking guide, with more opportunities to ask questions and dive deeper into its history.
Walk through the Theatre of Dionysus, Sanctuary of Asclepius, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike.
Explore the Parthenon and Erechtheion with the Caryatids while hearing about their architecture, mythology, and place in Classical Athens.
Enjoy a more personal pace with time for questions, photographs, and deeper insights into the monuments and themes that interest you.
Take in panoramic views of Athens from the Acropolis and spot key landmarks across the city from the Sacred Rock.

Included

English-speaking tour guide
Disposable earphones (for groups of more than 5 people)

Not included

Entry tickets to the Acropolis
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

1 location

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Athenian Tours, Mitseon 2, Athens
Athenian Tours, Mitseon 2, Athens, ATHENS, 117 42, Greece
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Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking and climbing stairs.
Bring weather-appropriate gear, including a hat, sunscreen, and water for sunny conditions, or a raincoat or umbrella if rain is expected.
Photography is allowed throughout the tour but video recording of the guide or the activity is not permitted.
The tour involves walking and climbing stairs, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
Elevator access at the Acropolis is only available to visitors with proof of disability and may not always be operational due to technical or weather conditions; only the person with the disability and one attendant are permitted to use the elevator at a time.

Free cancellation up to 1 day before start