Acropolis FIRST-ENTRANCE Private Tour with Archaeological Expert

Beat the Crowds with an Expert Licensed Guide who will reserve your spot at the front of the queue so you will be among the first to enter the Acropolis. The entrance Point also follows the much shorter fast-track path to the Parthenon and other main temple, the Erechthion, ensuring you reach both well in advance of large coach groups to enjoy these Jaw dropping masterpieces from the Golden Age of Ancient Greece at the most peaceful time. The friendly guides are highly qualified state registered, recognised Archaeological Experts with years of experience, so you will be in capable hands as you soak up the History and Mythology brought to life before you. Remain inside to enjoy the city views or continue with lots of time in front of you for more sightseeing! Flexible booking options are also available to let you include Acropolis Admission Tickets, the Acropolis Museum, or Traditional Food Tastings at an Authentic local eatery! Our tour is also fully Family Friendly.

1. 1

   Acropolis

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   MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the front of the queue so you will find her there with a sign with your name written.

2. 2

   Herod Atticus Odeon

   10 min

   Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day.

3. 3

   Propylaea

   10 min

   Ascend towards the monumental gateway (Propylaia) and entrance to the Acropolis. As the Temples of the Acropolis come into view, the Ancient Greeks would have been greeted by an enormous decorated Bronze Statue of the Goddess Athena. As legend has it, the tip of her upheld spear could be seen by incoming ships in the sunlight.

4. 4

   Temple of Athena Nike

   10 min

   Built around 420 BC, and one of the earliest temples of the Acropolis, this Classical Ionic Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and is largely restored, with a prominent position overlooking the City.

5. 5

   Parthenon

   10 min

   The pinnacle of the 'Golden-Age' of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivaled mastepiece of Art, Architecture and Engineering as well as the heart of Ancient Greek ceremony and worship in Athens. We Take time at this most important temple with an overview of its construction, mythology and Historical importance.

6. 6

   Erectheion

   10 min

   The second largest temple of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion was Dedicated to both Zeus and the Goddess Athens and your guide will illuminate some of its wonderful Mythology and main aspects such as its impressive statues that you will now see in the Museum.

7. 7

   Theatre of Dionysus

   10 min

   Still in a good state of preservation, one of our first stops is the Ancient THEATER OF DIONYSUS. Built in the 4th & 5th century BC in a natural amphitheater o nthe slopes of the Acropolis it would have had an impressive capacity of 25000, it is considered the world's oldest. Amazing to think that many of the most famous Ancient Greek plays would have had their original premieres here!

8. 8

   Acropolis

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   ENDING YOUR TOUR. After completion, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you have more time to enjoy the views & take photos. If you have chosen a tour option continuing to a second site, you will continue with your guide, ending at your second site.

9. 9

   Acropolis

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   OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.

10. 10

    Acropolis Museum

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    OPTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM If you have selected this booking option, your tour is extended to include the nearby Acropolis Museum.

11. 11

    Plaka

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    OPTION TO INCLUDE FOOD TASTING Immerse yourself in local Greek Food Culture as you learn about many traditional delicacies, from Loukomades to yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and many others, including a wide variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin 'filo' pastry). See how they are made and end with your choice of dish with your helpful guide (food equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian choices available).

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting the 'Admission Tickets' option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: reservations@warmpenguin.gr. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..
• MEETING POINT. Please note that the Meeting Point is the MAIN ENTRANCE, and your guide will be at or very near the front of the queue so you will find her there with a sign with your name.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.