Our Acropolis of Athens Historical tour is engaging and longer than other tours. It offers a denser in terms of content. A more holistic understanding of the history of Acropolis. An understanding of it’s true value to our civilization. Through this, it creates a meaningful experience that offers important lessons for us as humans and as citizens.
Give real meaning to your visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon by tapping into the deep knowledge and passion of a local archaeologist or historian, who will guide you on a unique journey through the history of Athens. Understand the true contribution of the Athenian civillization, along with it;s failures.
2.5 - 3 Hours
Specific Tour
English
25 people
As in every good story, everything begins with an introduction. It's not easy to tell the story of one of the most historically rich cities in the world. Yet, we aim to give our guests a broader perspective. That's why, at the beginning of the tour, we offer a concise lesson on the creation of human civilization, and then we place ancient Greek civilization — and Athens in particular — within that framework, so that people can truly understand its importance and contribution.
The first monument we will see on our way up to the Acropolis is the Theatre of Dionysus — the first theatre in human history. This is where theatre and drama as a practice were born, and where the earliest plays — tragedies and comedies — were performed in front of the Athenian public. These plays were written by some of the most famous writers of all time, including Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus.
After that, we will briefly visit the temple of the god of medicine, Asclepius, and his healing sanctuary, located on the southern slope of the Acropolis.
Our next stop will be the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which was built by the city's benefactor and famous philosopher of the 2nd century AD in memory of his deceased wife.
Arriving at the main entrance of the Acropolis sanctuary, we will see the Temple of Athena Nike, dedicated to the goddess of victory.
Next, we will admire the view of the historically important surrounding hills, and walk up the main stairway leading to the interior of the sanctuary, all while taking in the monumental gateway of the Acropolis.
Our penultimate stop will be the Erechtheion, the temple of myths and legends, located at the center of the Acropolis sanctuary and famous for its unique sculptures.
At the end, we will finally admire 'the jewel in the crown' — the Parthenon. A gift to Athens' patron goddess, it is the masterpiece of Classical-period ancient Greek architecture and the greatest technical achievement of the democratic state — the symbol of Western civilization.
What has a prologue must also have an epilogue. Everything we said, saw, analyzed, and admired during the tour must now come together to form the final lesson that our guests will take with them from this amazing place, Because we have always to remember… we make our history!
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25 people
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25 people
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2.5 - 3 Hours
25 people
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