2.5 - 3 Hours
Specific Tour
25 people
English
Our tour is engaging and longer than other tours, offering a denser in terms of content and a more holistic understanding of the history of Acropolis and of its 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.
What you should know:
We would be happy to pre-purchase the entrance tickets for you.
If you chose the option ‘Book WITH entrance fee,‘ please a) ensure that you selected the correct tickets, and b) if you selected reduced-price tickets, make sure you have the necessary documents to prove your eligibility for the discount when entering the archaeological site.
If you chose the option ‘Book WITHOUT entrance fee,’ please note that you are responsible for booking your own tickets. Make sure to do so at least one day before the tour and before booking our tour. Your tickets must match the same date and time slot as the tour you have selected. Otherwise, they cannot be used. Guests who arrive for the tour or without valid tickets for the correct date and time slot will not be able to join the tour, and no refund will be given for the tour fees.
It is obligatory for all guests to present a valid ID or Passport at security checks in Greek archaeological sites in order to be verified that they are entitled to any discounts.
Make sure to carefully review and confirm your personal information during the booking process. Any discrepancies between your reservation details and actual information may result in non-refundable tour or ticket conditions.
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The tour will take place in all weather conditions, including rain, as long as the archaeological site is open, unless otherwise advised by the official Greek authorities. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress appropriately.
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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