Zeus Temple, Acropolis & Museum Private Tour without Tickets Private Tour for EU Citizens
ID: GYG141858-212193
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit three majestic sights in just four hours!
Meet with your expert private guide on the beautiful pedestrian walkway Dionisiou Areopagitou and depart on a fascinating historical trip to explore the 3 main attractions of the historical city of Athens. Your licensed knowledgeable tour guide will make the ancient stones come alive and narrate their stories. Being in Greece, the cradle of the European civilization, you cannot but visit the Acropolis, this unique UNESCO Heritage monument!
Enter the Acropolis from the south slope so as to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre built in the 5th century BC. On your way to the Acropolis, enjoy the marvellous view that unfolds before your eyes. Seize the opportunity to take the best pictures of the surrounding monuments, such as, the Philopappos hill monument and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Observatory. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis, such as, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Agrippa Monument, and will point out the best point to capture with your camera the Ancient Agora, the Lycabettus hill and the best views of the city.
The impressive Zeus Temple, the biggest Temple of antiquity is a must-see. You will not only admire the size of the building but you will also be able to take wonderful pictures of the Acropolis from a unique point of view. Continue to the Acropolis Museum with its stunning displays. The unique design of the Acropolis Museum has incorporated the excavations which are visible under stunning glass floors! The Acropolis masterpieces are marked out and given the prominence they deserve through the ideal interior atmosphere conditions, the natural lighting, as well as easy visitor access, panoramic views and excellent layout of the exhibition areas. It exhibits about 4,000 artifacts.
Highlights
- A visit inside the Acropolis
- See the marble masterpieces on display at the Acropolis Museum
- Visit three majestic sights in just four hours
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, entrance fees are not included and are approximately €38 per adult. Students with a valid non-ISIC ID card are entitled to reduced or free entry at the Acropolis Museum (depending on nationality). Youths aged 6-24, are entitled to fee or reduced entrance (provided they hold a valid ID or passport). Seniors aged over 65 (EU citizens only) are entitled to discounted entry (provided they have a valid ID or passport)
• Although tickets are not included in the price of the tour, the local partner will purchase them in advance so the group can avoid lining up on the day. For this reason, please notify the local partner by email after your reservation if any members of your group fall into the above categories (youth/student/senior)
• The tour duration is 4 hours, (including around 45 minutes of walking). The distance covered is 1.5 miles, with many rest stops. The walking pace is moderate and suitable for everyone
• The tour is in English (unless another language agreed)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange Athens Walking Tours sign at the Fresko Yogurt Bar located on 3 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street which is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch to the Acropolis. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
