The Acropolis of Athens & New Acropolis Museum: Private TourPrivate Tour

Discover The Acropolis of Athens, an ancient citadel on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the city, and explore a world of ruins, columns and temples on this private half-day walking tour.
Adults: 2 Children: 0
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Things to know

Duration:

4 hrs

Suitable for:

Culture Vulture, Family, History Buffs, Looking for Local

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: no transportation is included

Tickets:

- English Speaking Guide
- Acropolis of Athens admission tickets
-  New Acropolis Museum admission tickets

Other inclusions:

- Gratuities optional
- Additional tickets are not included
- Food and drink are not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you at the entrance to SPARTA POINT CAFÉ, Propileon 9, Athina 117 42, Greece

What makes this tour special

Immerse yourself in the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO world heritage site and the city's most important cultural site on this private half-day walking tour. On the plateau of the Acropolis, you’ll find the awe-inspiring heights of the Parthenon pillars, gaze on the beautiful female forms of the Caryatid columns, discover some of the earliest theatres known to man and enjoy panoramic views over the city. 

On your private walking tour, you will:


Come explore the Acropolis of Athens, the ancient Greek citadel that dominates the skyline of Athens. 

Built on a rocky outcrop above the city, it contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.

 This private tour offers you access to one of the most important historical sites in Europe with a private tour guide, where you will visit all major monuments and learn about their rich history where democracy was born.

Your guide will explain the central role these monuments, and more, played in classical society, and immerse you in the myths and legends of Ancient Greece.

Your tour will also take you to the spectacular New Acropolis Museum where you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with the artistic wonders that once adorned the monuments of the Acropolis.  

When your tour ends, you can stay in the museum to explore at your own leisure. 

What you'll see

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

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