Athens: Acropolis Premium Guided Tour with Skip-The-Line Tickets
Description
Take advantage of our Premium Small Group (max: 8 person) Guided Tours and Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon. Skip-The-Lines with an expert tour guide and experience the Ancient Greek world. Optional choice to visit the Acropolis Museum for an extra charge. Our tours are styled exclusively for a No-Rush and comfortable experience with unbeatable views. Meet your guide and embark on a journey back in time when marble and democracy crafted the greatest wonders of Greece. Explore the majestic Acropolis and get lost in the myths of the Parthenon, the legendary temple of ancient Athenians. Embrace the marvelous views of the modern city. Have the chance to witness ancient Greek art at its finest and get a picture with the famous Caryatides. Follow Athens Blue Tours to the heart of the ancient classical world. Dive through the mysteries of architecture and history and get a first-hand experience of the world's first pioneers. Explore the myths, the Greek culture and tradition.
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Welcome to our tour. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the Acropolis metro station. Skip-The-Lines and enter the slopes that lead to the Ancient Greek Temple that gave birth to Democracy and Modern Day Western Civilization. The Parthenon is waiting for you to explore.
Your first stop is the Theatre of Dionysus, the first ever Theatre in History. The original constructure dates nearly 3000 years ago. Explore the origins of Ancient Greek Drama and Comedy. Learn everything about the Acoustics and Mechanics used in Ancient Greece.
Continue the tour with Heron Atticus Odeon, the original Opera House of humanity. The 2000 year old roman construction still stages concerts with artists from all over the world, including Cold Play. A unique landmark and jewel for the city remains as beautiful as ever.
Walk up the stairs that lead to the Parthenon. Follow the sacred path to the Temple of goddess Athena. Learn about the Ancient Athenian celebration while enjoying a panoramic view of the city. Take photos of your loved ones and embrace the Ancient tradition of waking up the stairs.
At last, the Crown Jewel of Athens, the Parthenon. The symbol of Democracy that gave birth to Modern Western Civilization. A magnificent example of Ancient Greek Architecture unfolds right before your eyes. What you were waiting for at lasts unravels in front of your eyes. The stunning Parthenon proudly stands on top of the hill overseeing the city. Take your time to explore the temple and create memories of a lifetime.
Another magnificent example of Ancient Greek Architecture waits for you to explore. The temple of Poseidon and Athena, the Erectheion. The sanctuary that houses the famous Caryatides. Learn all about the mythological duel between the two gods! The last stop to your premium tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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(16)
This was well worth the money, with a wonderful guide and skip the line entry! Lots of steps, but so very interesting!
Theodore was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well! He did a great job engaging the kids!
Had a tour of the Acropolis today with Dimitri and it was excellent. We felt he enjoyed giving the tour as much as we enjoyed everything we learned about the Acropolis, the surrounding Athens and Greek history. Communication was good, confirming the the time and location the evening prior. We got a little lost on the way and he called me via What's App as soon as we were late and helped us reach the meeting spot, about 100 meters away. Overall terrific experience. Thanks.
Our guide, Demetrius was spectacular. Perfect pace, very knowledgeable and friendly and always knew how to find the shade. His brother, Michael was also great with communication. Highly recommend!
Iris our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable , a great sense of humour and friendly. It was wonderful being in a small group.
Definitely recommend this tour and our guide Vaggelis! He is an historian with tremendous knowledge of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We learned great deal that we would not have come to know on our own.
Michael was amazing. I have walking difficulties and asked him to arrange for me to use the elevator so I could join the group at the summit. Unfortunately the elevator was out of service due to high winds. So Michael personally escorted me up the ramps and stairs, stayed with me through the tour and accompanied me back down. It was difficult for me but I can’t imagine visiting Athens and not seeing the acropolis. I am very grateful for his personal attention
We recently enjoyed a 6-hour private tour of the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Ancient Agora with Athens Blue, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the moment we booked, everything was easy, efficient and well organised. The WhatsApp communication was excellent – quick responses, clear information, and a genuine feeling that we were being looked after from start to finish. Our guide, Giannis, was fantastic. Relaxed, friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely great company. We’ve been on tours in other countries where the day has started to feel long or tiring, but this was quite the opposite. Giannis made the experience engaging, uplifting and enjoyable throughout. His knowledge brought the history of Athens to life, while the pace of the tour felt comfortable and unhurried. We especially appreciated the coffee break at one of his favourite local cafés, which was a lovely opportunity to rest and soak up the atmosphere. The local restaurant he chose for lunch was another highlight. It’s probably somewhere we wouldn’t have discovered ourselves, but it gave us a genuine Greek experience and the food was exceptional. Big compliments to Giannis and the whole Athens Blue team. The combination of excellent organisation, personal service and expert guiding made this one of the best private tours we’ve ever taken. If you’re visiting Athens and want an enjoyable, authentic and stress-free way to explore the city’s incredible history, I would highly recommend Athens Blue.
The tour was amazing. Janus was a very knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the experience although we almost didn’t get to go. Our tour was on Sunday at 9am. We left our hotel at 8:35 to what should have been. 10 minute walk. Our directions were not good and we spent 45 minutes trying to locate the meeting point walking 2.5 miles. We contacted Viator and the tour operator and we were allowed to go on the tour at 8am on Monday. We did have to repurchase the tickets(€30 per person) which was in top of what we had already paid (€104) BUT we didn’t lose this opportunity! We greatly appreciate the tour operator making a ONE time exception to accommodate us.
We had an AMAZING time on this tour! Elizabeth was our guide— she’s phenomenal. She’s an archeologist by trade so she was able to offer a unique perspective. The best part is she was really funny and was able to share really interesting stories along the way. We learned so much about Greek history. We enjoyed every minute of this tour! Highly recommend!
