Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Small Group Afternoon Walking Tour)
Description
This tour will reveal you in a fascinating way the achievements of the Ancient Athenians thanks to our highly qualified guides. The tour is conducted late in the afternoon when both the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum are much less busy than in the morning. Moreover, the tour is concluded at the top of the Acropolis in the evening, when it is cooler and the sun has already started setting. Finally, our groups are really small, as their maximum capacity can be only 15 persons.
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Itinerary
Meet your expert guide and together walk to the Acropolis Museum. Before entering the museum, you will have a look at the remains of an ancient neighborhood of Athens that lie underneath. In the museum first you will see the models of the Acropolis and ancient Athens and then 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), which decorated the Erectheion, will introduce you to the golden age of the 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 main concept and 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.
After your visit to the Acropolis Museum walk with your guide the south slope of the Acropolis, where lies one of the oldest theaters in Greece, the Dionysos Theater. A few meters farther the Sanctuary of Asclepios, god of medicine, is located. Before you reach the top, admire the delicate Temple of Athena Nike, learn about the once imposing funeral monument of Philopappus, have a magnificent view of the Odeon of Herodes, where concerts are still held, and do not miss Mars Hill, on which St Paul spoke of the ‘unknown God’. Then, pass the monumental gate of the Acropolis, the Propylaea, and finally get to the top, where you will marvel at the greatness of the Parthenon and the fineness of the Erectheion. Take your time for pictures and walking around.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance tickets( totally 50 euros per person) are purchased in cash from the guide. Persons under 18 years old are entitled to a free entrance ticket ( they must present an ID at the entrance).
Reviews(27)
Our guide was very accommodating and informative. We learned info that we would’ve otherwise not known without a guide
Very insightful Tour with lots of details and vistas. Especially liked the details given at the Acropolis Museum. Highly recommend!
Thank you Jon for leaving such a meaningful review! We are truly grateful. Best Mister Plato
It was totally mind blowing! To experience the Acropolis in real life is amazing. And the Acropolis Museum was so informative especially with the excellent guide provided.
Thank you Judith for your review! We send you our warmest wishes . Take care.. Best Mister Plato
The tour of both the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum is so much more meaningful when you are accompanied by a knowledgeable & charming tour guide like Nikos. It is a much more enjoyable & greater learning experience.
Thank you, Peter, for leaving us your feedback. Your 5-star rating brightens our day and motivates us to improve. Great Thanks Mister Plato
A good option to understand and enjoy the museum and the Acropolis more. Guide with a lot of information and knowledge on the subject
It was very useful to visit the museum first as it gave a good understanding of the history of the site before we walked up to the Acropolis itself.
Hi Janet, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! Warm wishes Mister Plato
Really great experience and amazing guide. We had a blast seeing the acropolis during afternoon when the crowd wasn’t crazy and the lighting was amazing for overview of the whole city. The museum is an architectural masterpiece.
We are all so thankful here in Mister Plato for your generous review. With appreciation Mister Plato Team
Our guide Nickos was terrific. So informative and experienced and he made the tour come alive with insights and the remarkable history of what we were seeing, Ony one other couple on the tour who we also loved meeting. He took photos and gave us so much extra time to just absorb both the sites and museum - fabulous!
Thank you, Ann, for your wonderful review! Your comments are very welcome and appreciated. Kind Regards Mister Plato
The tour guide was amazing. He was very thorough and engaging. Definitely worth the time and money. Easy to navigate.
Dear Zuri, your kind comments are highly appreciated! Our warmest thanks Mister Plato
Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. Very clear in his descriptions and he went above and beyond to make our tour easy and comfortable; even in the rain
Dear Ian, we can't thank you enough for your kind and meaningful words. We are so grateful! Kindly Mister Plato
