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Acropolis & City Tour - 1 day

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See the Heart of Athens This comprehensive city tour takes you to the modern sights in the heart of Athens and the most important ancient sights that have been standing in the city for millennia. The tour concludes at the Acropolis which is one of the most visited and culturally revered ancient sights in the world. It continues to stand higher than the metropolis built around it, offering panoramic views of the entire capital. Modern and Ancient Highlights Start at the Syntagma metro station for a 10-minute tour inside of the station’s museum. Archaeological artifacts uncovered during the metro’s construction offer insight into daily life here thousands of years ago. The next stop is the Greek Parliament, followed by the Monument to the Unknown Soldier where you will watch the Changing of the Guards. The walk continues to the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion, and Hadrian’s Arch. The route passes by the Plaka and Anafiotika district to reach the next and final stop: the Acropolis. The Acropolis Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.

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Age Range

1-65 yrs

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Destinations

Athens

Duration3 hours

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Acropolis, City Tour & Acropolis Museum - 6 Hours

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Acropolis, City Tour & Acropolis Museum - 1 day

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The Ideal Combination Tour! See the city center including top sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the Parthenon which is one of the most famous monuments in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces tell a story on their own. Athens City Tour The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station for a brief look at the ancient artifacts displayed at the metro’s museum. You’ll also see the Greek Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards. Next, your guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you’ll walk towards the Acropolis on the beautiful pedestrian walkway called Dionysiou Areopagitou. The Acropolis Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. NOTE: After the first part of the tour, which ends on the Acropolis, you may take more photos before meeting your guide for the Acropolis Museum Tour. During this time, you may get a snack or a drink before the guided tour starts at the Acropolis Museum. Top Museum of the World: Acropolis Museum Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout. Panoramic views top the experience. The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

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Age Range

1-65 yrs

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Destinations

Athens

Duration6 hours

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Just the Acropolis - 1 day

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Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx. The tour ends on the Acropolis.

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Age Range

1-79 yrs

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Destinations

Athens

Duration1 hour

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Just The Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour - 3 Hours

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Just the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour - 1 day

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What makes this tour unique On this small-group tour, you skip the long lines that crowd the main entrance. Your expert Athenian guide takes you to the Dionysus Theater entrance, allowing you to go at a relaxed pace to see the Parthenon, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllus, the Eumenes Stoa, the Asclepius Sanctuary, and many more sites and monuments. Your guide shares important history and lesser-known facts along the way, giving you a greater appreciation for some of the world’s most significant monuments. This tour is complemented by a visit to the Acropolis Museum, an impressive center of archaeological research and ancient Greek history — not to mention a great way to take a break from the Athens heat. What You Will See and Do See the Acropolis and its Famous Monuments Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of the historic monuments of Acropolis including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple as well as other significant sights of Athens including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filopappos, Mars, and Pnyx. Note: After the first part of the tour, between the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Tour, there's an approximate 15-20 min break during which you may get a snack or a drink but there is no time for a leisurely meal. Visit One of the Best Museums in the World: Acropolis Museum Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests the moment you arrive. The sleek, modern building opened its doors in 2009, and elegantly showcases more than 4,000 artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis in an open-floor layout. One of the most spectacular aspects of the museum is its glass floors and walkways that reveal real excavations below your own feet. Panoramic views of the Acropolis and top the experience. The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.

Walking tours

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Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

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Destinations

Athens

Duration3 hours

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Athens Cooking Lesson & Dinner - 4 Hours

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Athens Cooking Lesson & Dinner - 1 day

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In this small group tour, you will learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes with the assistance of an experienced cooking instructor. Get to know the wonderful world of Mediterranean cuisine - the herbs, the fresh vegetables, the choice meats that we always use and learn the basics on how to prepare a full Greek Sunday dinner with easy to follow recipes you can use to impress your guests when you get back home. The best part at the end of the course, after you have successfully prepared a meal fit for a king under the constant guidance of your cooking instructor, is enjoying the meal you have helped to prepare with a glass of wine under the Acropolis! Menus will vary according to season and available fresh produces in local markets but they usually consist of 3-4 starters, salads and a main course. Join us in this delightful hands-on cooking lesson and dinner and discover the local culture through gastronomy.

Cooking classes

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Athens

Duration4 hours

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Acropolis & City Tour - 1 day

Acropolis, City Tour & Acropolis Museum - 1 day

Just the Acropolis - 1 day

Just the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tour - 1 day

Athens Cooking Lesson & Dinner - 1 day

The Best 1-day Trips in Athens