Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour
Together with your private guide go on a morning walking tour to explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens with skip-the-line entry tickets. Start early to avoid the crowds and see highlights such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets of Plaka, Athens’ Old Town.
Tour Highlights:
- Meet your guide early in the morning and start your tour of the Acropolis before the heat of the day sets in. Admire the Theatre of Dionysus on the south slope of the Acropolis as you make your way up the hill to view the ancient structures located there.
- Marvel at the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa as your guide shares the fascinating history of this ancient site.
- Next, head downhill in the direction of Plaka, admiring views of the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens as you walk.
- Explore the cobblestone streets of Plaka with your guide as you discover secrets unknown even to the locals. Enjoy the tranquility of this village within a city as you explore the many narrow passages and discover hidden gems.
- See the Bathhouse of the Winds, the Roman Forum, the Fethiye Mosque Museum, and Hadrian’s Library as you head towards Monastiraki Square where your tour comes to an end.
DETAILS
Start time: 9.00 am
Tour type: Private
Duration: 3,5 hours
Inclusions: 3,5-hour private guided tour of the Acropolis and Athens Historical Center, Services of an exceptional licensed English-speaking guide, Skip-The-Line entrance tickets, All taxes and VAT
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (the tour starts at a very close walking distance from your hotel), personal expenses during the tour
