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Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum private tour with dinner
Badge of ExcellenceAthens, Greece
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From $241.31
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- 3 to 5 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the greatest of ancient Greek architectural feats on a 4-hour private walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum, followed by dinner. Stroll around the UNESCO-listed Acropolis with an archaeologist to learn about its monuments, including the Parthenon. Then, visit the ultra-modern New Acropolis Museum for a guided tour of its spectacular statues and treasures. Finish with a delicious Greek dinner at a restaurant with stellar views over the Parthenon.
- Marvel at some of the world’s finest architecture on an easy private walking tour through the Acropolis of Athens
- Absorb the history of the UNESCO World Heritage site from your archaeologist guide
- Frequent breaks at the Parthenon and other notable monuments allow time for photos
- Peer below at a real excavation site in the Acropolis Museum
- Gaze at impressive views of the Acropolis during a Greek dinner with wine at a nearby restaurant
What's Included
- Dinner (optional)
- Private tour
- Professional licensed archaeologist guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets of Acropolis and Museum (35 euros per person)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- #tag ATHENS Tours & ActivitiesAthanasiou Diakou 16, Athina 117 42, Greece
Athanasiou Diakou 16 street - Office of Athens Walks
Pickup points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Make your own way to the Athens Red Line ticket station and meet your private guide, a professional archaeologist. Get a fascinating introduction to the afternoon ahead, and then set out on your tour: a unique mix of an Acropolis walking tour, New Acropolis Museum visit and dinner.
Walk up the south slope of the Acropolis, the ancient hilltop citadel that’s home to the remnants of several magnificent buildings. Constructed during the heyday of ancient Greece in the 5th century BC, the area includes the famous Parthenon.
At the top, take a tour of the ruins as your guide provides insightful commentary on their construction, history and excavation. Stroll to the Theatre of Dionysus — an amphitheater regarded as the birthplace of the performing arts. Settle on a stone seat and imagine the sights and sounds experienced by long-ago audiences who came here to watch plays by Greek writers such as Euripides, Sophocles and Aeschylus.
Gaze at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus; a theater still used every summer for the Athens Festival, and inspect the site of the Asclepeion — where a healing temple dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius once stood.
Then, make your way to the Acropolis’ showpiece: the Parthenon. One of the world’s most recognized buildings, this spectacular temple was designed to give thanks to Athena, Athens’ patron goddess. Walk around the perimeter with your guide as you learn how this beautifully symmetrical Doric gem has served as a temple, church and even a mosque through the centuries.
Continue to the stunning New Acropolis Museum, the ultra-modern museum that contains the archaeological treasures found at the Acropolis site. Explore the collections of statues, friezes and other antiquities in the light and airy galleries as your guide uncovers intriguing facts about their history. As you walk around, gaze down through the glass floors to see the showcased archaeological excavations where many of the exhibits were discovered.
Lastly, make your way to a nearby, well-regarded restaurant that boasts fabulous views of the Parthenon. Take a seat and savor a delicious meal of classic Greek dishes, washed down with a bottle of wine. As you eat, admire the views and chat over your afternoon of fascinating discoveries. Your experience ends when you leave the restaurant.
Walk up the south slope of the Acropolis, the ancient hilltop citadel that’s home to the remnants of several magnificent buildings. Constructed during the heyday of ancient Greece in the 5th century BC, the area includes the famous Parthenon.
At the top, take a tour of the ruins as your guide provides insightful commentary on their construction, history and excavation. Stroll to the Theatre of Dionysus — an amphitheater regarded as the birthplace of the performing arts. Settle on a stone seat and imagine the sights and sounds experienced by long-ago audiences who came here to watch plays by Greek writers such as Euripides, Sophocles and Aeschylus.
Gaze at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus; a theater still used every summer for the Athens Festival, and inspect the site of the Asclepeion — where a healing temple dedicated to the god of medicine Asclepius once stood.
Then, make your way to the Acropolis’ showpiece: the Parthenon. One of the world’s most recognized buildings, this spectacular temple was designed to give thanks to Athena, Athens’ patron goddess. Walk around the perimeter with your guide as you learn how this beautifully symmetrical Doric gem has served as a temple, church and even a mosque through the centuries.
Continue to the stunning New Acropolis Museum, the ultra-modern museum that contains the archaeological treasures found at the Acropolis site. Explore the collections of statues, friezes and other antiquities in the light and airy galleries as your guide uncovers intriguing facts about their history. As you walk around, gaze down through the glass floors to see the showcased archaeological excavations where many of the exhibits were discovered.
Lastly, make your way to a nearby, well-regarded restaurant that boasts fabulous views of the Parthenon. Take a seat and savor a delicious meal of classic Greek dishes, washed down with a bottle of wine. As you eat, admire the views and chat over your afternoon of fascinating discoveries. Your experience ends when you leave the restaurant.
Acropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Parthenon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Theater of Dionysus
14 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Temple of Athena Nike
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Propylaea
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Acropolis Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Herod Atticus Odeon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Eretteo
14 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- Meeting point Athanasiou Diakou street 16. 5 minutes walk from Acropolis metro station, in the offices of Athens Walks. Acropolis tour meeting point (https://www.google.gr/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1fpCzbr9aPSasj1O7gw8gXt_S4ugDJXVo&usp=sharing)
- You can book your entrance tickets on line line at etickets.tap.gr for the Acropolis and for the Acropolis museum here Tickets etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr at
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Robert_L, Nov 2023
Mr. Stelios shared his impressively deep knowledge of Greek history, archeology, art and politics in an engaging and fun manner. Facts and figures were always interwoven with an insightful narrative that brought the history of the sites we visited to life. We were promised a 4 hour tour of the Acropolis and its museum, but were treated to nearly five hours. Extremely pleased.
Christine_A, Sep 2023
Our guide was a great teacher. So glad we planned for late afternoon and missed most of the crowds. The museum was very quite. Our dinner was included and was fair. The wine was delicious after a long hike up and down the Acropolis.
PatriciaAnn_H, Aug 2023
Anastasia was wonderful
Pleasant new her history and fun.
Would recommend. saved waiting in long lines
Alyssa_R, Jun 2023
Giota was very knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy. She showed us Athens in the most genuine way. I would recommend anyone seeking an amazing experience of Athens with this tour.
Jennifer_R, May 2023
Fantastic tour! My guide was knowledgeable and I learned so much. The places to see, stop and learn were amazing. The museum is beautiful and loved the lunch! I would do this tour again.
Chuck_G, Nov 2022
Our tour guide Hermes was amazing, he was very personable and his expertise was beyond compare. He met us at our hotel which allowed us to walk the streets getting a brief history lesson before reaching the Acropolis.
We had a wonderful lunch after at a rooftop restaurant, it was included with the tour.
Worth the cost!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Dear Chuck,
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it!
We are really glad you had a memorable experience and also enjoyed your lunch.
We hope to see you again back in Athens!
Best Regards,
Hermes
Cynthia_H, Jul 2022
Our tour guide, Grigoriou, was outstanding. His knowledge of history was extensive and he took the time to explain so many details about what we were seeing. He purposely started with the Museum so he could familiarize us with the authentic pieces of the monuments that were on display before we saw the replicas on the Acropolis. He stopped along the way up to the Acropolis to tell us once again what the historical importance was about everything we saw, and ensured he did so under the shade of trees to shield us from the heat. We ended the tour with a delicious 6 course meal that featured dishes from all over Greece (and a delicious glass of wine). A great tour!
berniedrury, Oct 2019
Maria the guide was very good. she was able to explain all about the Acropolis in a way that we were able to understand and with some humour.
The restaurant was excellent and the food enjoyable.
Atilio_C, Jul 2019
We highly enjoyed this tour. Stelio, our amazing guide, provided a lot of interesting details and made it very enjoyable, even for my 14 year old daughter and despite of the variety of topics that are covered.
We came to Athens just to visit the Acropolis and learn about Ancient Greece. This tour fully satisfied our objective and I strongly recommend it!
Thank you!
Tour30766687224, Jun 2019
Tour and dinner wonderful. Very crowded and hot but we managed. Recommend on documents put meeting time as I had to call for start time. Tour identified as full day with dinner but I felt it wasn't a full day as advertised.
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