Athens Small Group Tour with Acropolis,Parthenon,Museum and Greek lunch
Description
Arrive at Porinou 5, 11742 inside the tour office to meet your licensed guide, an experienced archaeologist, and then start your unique combination of a tour. Enter from the south slope of the Acropolis and set off on your leisurely walking tour of some of the world’s finest monuments. Visit the Theater of Dionysus — an amphitheater that is arguably the birthplace of performing arts. Perch yourself on one of the stone seats to imagine the sights and sounds experienced by ancient theatergoers who came to watch plays by Greek writers Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The theater is still used today during the Athens Festival from May to October. Once you familiarize yourself with the site's classical architecture, head indoors to the New Acropolis Museum, ranked one of the top five museums in the world. The New Acropolis Museum features collections of statues and other artifacts from everyday life in several galleries. Finish your tour with a selection of Greek tastes.
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The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance
The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena. Built between 447 and 438 BCE during the Athenian Golden Age, it is considered a masterpiece of classical architecture. The temple is known for its harmonious proportions, Doric design, and iconic columns. It originally housed a massive statue of Athena by Phidias. Though partially damaged over the centuries, the Parthenon symbolizes ancient Greek culture and democracy.
Our Athens Guided Tours offer you the full Greek lifestyle experience. Athens Walks Tour Company’s main priority is to achieve more than passing onto you only the encyclopedic information. Your trip to Athens should be more than wandering with a speaking tour guide book. That’s why Athens Walks gives you the chance to experience the true Greek culture. You’ll get to know Athens beyond the crowded sightseeing destinations; Discover hidden gems and come close to the lifestyle of Athenians. With Athens-Walks, you will enjoy a tour of true Athens. From the endless coastline to the green surrounding mountains, Athens has a rich history, culture, and local diversities. Book your tour, and we will show you what makes our Athens Tours so special. Please get to know the real hospitality and the passion of its citizens, the culture and the tradition, the stories and the themes.
The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio Akropolis) is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat during the summer months
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
- Infants must sit on laps
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Reviews(75)
Guide was great, however no lunch provided?
Jo was really wonderful. We learned so many new things. She was truly knowledgeable. I'm not sure, but I think one of her degrees or studies was Archeology. If just based on the tour alone, I would rate the Acropolis and Museum 5 stars. Unfortunately, we the lunch option. We thought our guide would have joined us to continue discussing what we had seen. We were just dropped off at a substandard restaurant alone. The service was terribly slow and the food was mediocre. My recommendation would be don't opt for lunch. I actually did not see that the lunch was optional when I booked it, so some blame is on me.
Had a great time running through the ruins and museum. Sophia and Viktor were great guides. The Greek restaurant was really good as well
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Get there and go as early as possible because it gets hot and crowded quickly.
Our guide was great and she did an excellent job! Everything was executed as per plan. Very well organized.
Tour guide was exceedingly knowledgeable, but the cost was exceedingly high. The tour did not book the lunch until the day of and as a result, we were put in the inside in a doorway area and was not allowed to sit outside. The lunch menu was very limited.. Restuarant had an extensive lunch menu, but we’re only giving very minimal choices and we had to pay for our own drinks with no desserts. The cost for the tickets were €60 for the Acropolis and Panthon per person which made the tour very expensive. I expected more for the lunch. I guess it was my error since we were the only two in our tour group. I took the tour with lunch.
We had a wonderful experience on this tour, led by our knowledgeable, funny, and kind guide Jason (or Iasonas). Jason not only shared great information about the history of the Parthenon for the history geek in the family (haha, that's me) but he also offered engaging insights about mythology for our mythology-obsessed 8 year old daughter. He's also very friendly and good with kids, which was wholly unexpected but a delight since our daughter ended up joining us on the tour. She was the only child on the morning's tour, but Jason made her feel included and special by asking her witty questions and bringing her into the discussion of myths and greek religion. If only all history teachers did the same, perhaps more of us would love history?! :) Jason has an impressive knowledge of the art in the Parthenon museum, including the spectacular friezes and collection of sculptures. He shared details we would never picked up on our own unless we spent the whole day glued to our guidebooks rather than relaxing and enjoying the museum and walk to to the Parthenon. For instance, he explained how the pigments were created for the paints and patterns that the sculptures once boasted, and why the kourai statues' expressions changed so dramatically between the archaic and classical era. These little details bring the ancient art to life. I highly recommend this tour curated by Athens Walking Tours. We lucked out finding it as it was the only one with space for the morning we had free but I would gladly book another tour with them on future visits to Athens or the surrounding areas. Our tour with Jason was informative, enjoyable, and helped us make use of our limited time at one of the Western World's most impressive archeological sites. Last but not least, our included lunch at the Arcadia taverna was delicious. We shared a greek salad and the moussaka was hearty and flavorful. All in all, we had a wonderful morning tour followed by a great lunch in the shadow of the Parthenon. Even my tour-skeptical husband loved every minute. 5 stars to this tour, and especially to our wonderful host Jason / Iasonas.
Tour guide was excellent. Incredible knowledge.
Our guide was so helpful and extremely well educated in the history and art we saw.
Lydia was an excellent guide. Her knowledge was shared with us in an interesting way. She was thoughtful in keeping the group together in a safe way
