Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora Guided Tour with entrances
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Discover the highlights of ancient Athens on this immersive 4-hour walking tour, ideal for history lovers and curious travelers. With a licensed professional guide, explore two of the city’s most important archaeological sites: the world-famous Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. Stand in awe before the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike as your guide shares the fascinating myths and history of the Acropolis. Then, continue to the Ancient Agora—the heart of ancient Athenian life—where democracy and philosophy were born. Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Hephaestus, walk through the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, and imagine life in the bustling marketplace where Socrates once walked.
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The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν Ἀθηνῶν, romanized: hē Akropolis tōn Athēnōn; Modern Greek: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών, romanized: Akrópoli Athinón) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stunning stone theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis in Athens. Built in 161 AD by the Roman senator Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, it was originally covered with a wooden roof and could seat around 5,000 spectators. Still in use today for concerts and performances, it is one of the finest examples of ancient Roman theater architecture in Greece.
The Theatre of Dionysus (or Theatre of Dionysos, Greek: Θέατρο του Διονύσου) is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus
The Parthenon (/ˈpɑːrθəˌnɒn, -nən/; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former templeon the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.
The Temple of Hephaestus is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples, located in the Ancient Agora of Athens. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and craftsmanship, it was built around 449 BC during the height of the Athenian Empire. The temple showcases classical Doric architecture and offers a remarkable glimpse into ancient Greek religion and architecture.
The Stoa of Attalos is a grand, two-story colonnaded building in the Ancient Agora of Athens, originally built in the 2nd century BC by King Attalos II of Pergamon. Restored in the 1950s, it now houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora. The stoa served as a covered walkway and shopping area in ancient times and stands as a prime example of Hellenistic architecture and public life in classical Athens.
The ancient Agora of Athens (also called the Classical Agora) is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located to the northwest of the Acropolis and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west by the hill known as the Agoraios Kolonos, also called Market Hill.The Agora's initial use was for a commercial, assembly, or residential gathering place
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(122)
Good tour but pace was a little slow. With a large group you go at the pace of the slowest person. Giannis was a good guide and very informative. In the future I would choose a small group tour together to see more and better pace.
Nancy was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable. We had great time. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen.
Our guide was very informed and passionate about the history she shared. Long, but very informative!
An excellent tour. (No fault of the tour company, but there were way too many people there. I don't recommend going at this time of year for that reason.) The guide was extremely knowledgable, and gave a thorough history of each site. The museum at the end of the tour was really fascinating. Be prepared for a very long morning or afternoon. This tour was over 5 hours long and a lot of walking, many stairs. Not a problem for us, but could be for many.
Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. She moved us through the important places with information at each place. The tour was highly organized, and I never felt hurried. I recommend doing these sites with the tour because there is so much to see and so many people are there.
Amazing day taking in the historical sites. Breathtaking views and so much history. It’s a nice hike to the top and not too steep. You definitely want to add this to your trip
This was really an excellent tour, exceeded expectations. Our guide, Artemis was great, so knowledgable and added a few personal touches which really brought the tour to life. Excellent communication and admin. Would highly recommend.
The tour was very informative and our guide George was knowledgeable at every stop. I would recommend making the purchase.
Our guide, Photini was amazing! She should be working at a museum! Everything came alive as she spoke. Would highly recommend.
Great tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora. Our guide Greg was very knowledgeable - gave us the right amount of information and also had a good sense of humor. We appreciated his pacing and ability to find good places to stand in the shade on a sunny day and to navigate the crowds. It was totally worth doing this tour rather than trying to explore on our own.
