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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour is a tour or activity in Athens, about 2 hours to 4 hours long. It costs about CAD $54 per person, with 8 options at different prices. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
Travel back in time on a 2 or 4 hours Skip-the-tickets-line informative and fun tour to the most significant monument in Athens. This tour is guided by an English speaking field expert and licensed tour guide. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens through a journey into history, mythology and storytelling. The tour continues with a visit to the Acropolis Museum (if option selected), which has been ranked among the top Museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways.
Prices are per person in CAD. They are approximate, converted from Viator's price, and the final price is shown on Viator. You choose your option on Viator.
Adult (18+)
$54
Child (4 to 12)
$32
Adult (18+)
$80
Child (4 to 12)
$72
Adult (18+)
$120
Child (4 to 12)
$43
Adult (18+)
$128
Child (4 to 12)
$51
Adult (18+)
$128
Child (4 to 12)
$51
Adult (18+)
$142
Child (4 to 12)
$65
Adult (18+)
$182
Child (4 to 12)
$86
Adult (18+)
$1036
Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742, located at the corner of Mitseon Street and Strataion Street. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.
Meet your guide at our office at Mitseon 2, Athens, 11742, at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the tour and start the tour with a visit to the Acropolis hill. On your way up, you will visit the Dionysus Theater, where all the famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. You will walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill you will visit the Propylea, the Temple of Nike, the Erechtheion Temple, and of course the Parthenon; the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to 5th century B.C, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. Take a short break before you continue to the Acropolis Museum, during which you can use the bathroom.
25 min
Breeze past the line and experience the thrill of seeing the Theater of Dionysus where many famous ancient comedies and tragedies were first performed.
Continue to the Roman Herodion theater which was built in memory of the wife of Herodes Atticus.
Climb up to the gateway of the Acropolis, the Propylaea.
15 min
Take in views of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Walk to the Parthenon which was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patroness of the city of Athens. Admire this 5th-century zenith of the Doric order architecture.
30 min
Finally, see the Erechtheion which is a unique masterpiece of architecture mainly due to its asymmetrical composition, and its supports include 6 sculpted female figures.
20 min
Right after the Acropolis tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Acropolis Museum located just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. On the ground floor the exhibited artifacts reveal to you facets of the Athenian daily life; you get to know the wedding customs, the children's favorite toys, the healing techniques, the religious practices. On the first floor, you will experience standing at a breathing distance from the mysterious archaic statues of the 6th century B.C that once adorned the Acropolis. Be fascinated by walking next to the Caryatids and huge pieces of the Acropolis entrance. At the last floor, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis, one can admire the original unique in concept and artistic excellence Parthenon frieze.
2 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour costs about CAD $54 per person, and up to CAD $1036 per adult for the dearest option. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 2 hours to 4 hours. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Tickets to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum are included (if option selected); Skip the lines at the ticket offices to the Acropolis of Athens & Museum (if option selected); Enter through a separate entrance to the Acropolis Museum; English speaking licensed guide. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Gratuities; Skip-the-line separate entrance to the Acropolis. No one can skip the lines to Acropolis.; Use of the elevator at the Acropolis Hill; Acropolis entry tickets (unless option selected); Acropolis Museum entry ticket (unless option selected). Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: Meet your guide at Athenian Tours' tour office at Mitseon 2, 11742, located at the corner of Mitseon Street and Strataion Street. Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes prior to the tour departure time. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum Guided Tour has child pricing for ages 4 to 12. Adult pricing applies from age 18. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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fromCAD $54per person (approx.)
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