Santorini: Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Walking Tour Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG385494-697933
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Go on a guided walking tour through Akrotiri (prehistoric city) and explore one of the most important Minoan Bronze Age settlements of Greece. Walk through the archeological site and get an insight into the ancient civilization of Santorini.
Meet your guide, a licensed archaeologist, at the entrance of Akrotiri Prehistoric City. Get assistance in buying the entry ticket and embark together with a group on a guided tour through Akrotiri Prehistoric City.
In the 16th century BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed all life on the island. Most of it collapsed beneath the waves and remained undiscovered until the excavations began in 1967, led by Professor Spyros Marintos. He uncovered the evidence of a city with houses, streets, squares and workshops, all of which had been covered under a thick blanket of pumice for almost 3,500 years.
Marvel at the well-preserved buildings and passageway in the excavated area. See the beautiful pottery, the roads, and squares of a city 3,500 years old. Explore the two and three-story houses, which were once decorated with wall paintings and get an insight into the ancient civilization of Santorini.
After the guided tour you are free to walk around the site at your own pace.
Highlights
- Visit the prehistoric city of Akrotiri, where the myth of Atlantis still lives
- Enjoy a guided tour by a licensed archaeologist
- Explore the site on your own after the tour and visit the beach nearby for a swim
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you book the option with hotel transfer, the pickup details will be sent in a separate email after booking, please check as well your spam folder
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet the guide at the entrance of the Museum Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri.
Please be there 10 minutes before the starting time.
The guide will arrive with a group of people in a bus of NST Tours.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
