Acropolis FIRST-ENTRANCE Private Tour with Archaeological Expert

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: German, Greek, English, Italian
Operated by: WARMPENGUIN

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
Included: Admission fees: ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included if choosing the option with Tickets Included
Included: ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
Included: ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
Included: WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Entrance fee & Tickets are not included unless choosing the 'Including Admission' booking option

Itinerary

Acropolis

Passing by

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.
Herod Atticus Odeon

10 min Admission not included

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.
Propylaea

10 min Admission not included

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.
Temple of Athena Nike

10 min Admission not included

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.
Parthenon

10 min Admission not included

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.
Erectheion

10 min Admission not included

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.
Theatre of Dionysus

10 min Admission not included

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!
Acropolis

Passing by

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.
Acropolis

Passing by

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.
Acropolis Museum

Passing by

OPTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

If you have selected this booking option, your tour is extended to include the nearby Acropolis Museum.
Plaka

Passing by

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).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

MEETING POINT: Your Guide will be waiting in the queue at the Main Entrance directly opposite the Acropolis canteen (please note this is not the Dionysus Eleuthereus Entrance). She will have a sign with your name.

End point

At the end of your tour when all of the monuments have been viewed, your guide will wish you goodbye in the Acropolis so you can stay on to take in the wonderful views over the city, and for Photos.

Using your ticket

MEETING POINT: Your Guide will be waiting in the queue at the MAIN ENTRANCE directly opposite the Acropolis canteen (please note this is not the Dionysus Eleuthereus Entrance). Your guide will already be in the queue and will have a sign with your name.

EMERGENCY ONLY CONTACT: Day of the tour ONLY: +30 694 591 5428.

(IMPORTANT: Please ensure the number you provided us with is the one our guide can call you on)

ALL OTHER QUESTIONS: [email protected]

ADMISSION TICKETS:

If you have not selected the booking option to include tickets then we assume you will turn up for your tour with these for the appropriate date and time slot. We are not responsible for any delays in the case you do not have tickets.

If you have selected the option to include tickets then your guide will have these ready and you need not do anything further.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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: [email protected]. 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.
FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multi generational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis only): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON. 2hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Admission Tickets): Includes Acropolis Guiding plus Admission Tickets. 2hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Museum): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. 3hr
BOOKING OPTION (Acropolis + Food Tasting): Includes Guiding of the Acropolis plus Traditional Food Tastings. 2hr

Options

ACROPOLIS only

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON

ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost).

Duration: 2 hours

YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS + Food Tasting

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR : Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON

TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available).

ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)

Duration: 3 hours

YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS + Admission Tickets

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON

SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS: Admission Tickets are included. Your guide will have them ready.

Duration: 2 hours

YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS + Museum

ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON

ADDITIONAL ACROPOLIS MUSEUM: If selecting this option, your tour is extended to 3-hrs to include the nearby New Acropolis Museum

ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Admission Tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)

Duration: 3 hours

YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.