Athens: Highlights and Acropolis Guided Tour

Athens: Highlights and Acropolis Guided Tour

Name: Athens: Highlights and Acropolis Guided Tour
Address: Greece

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Take a guided tour through the streets of Athens and see the city’s highlights, including Syntagma square, the Parliament, and the hip Plaka district.

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Highlights

Marvel at the Acropolis, towering high above the city
Explore the magic of Athens with a knowledgeable guide
See Syntagma Square, with a history extending back to ancient times

Description

Discover the extraordinary sites and ancient ruins of Athens on a comprehensive city tour that takes to you face-to-face with antiquity at some of the city’s most breathtaking World Heritage Sites. Your 3-hour walking tour begins at the Syntagma metro station. The guide will show you the archeological sites around this historic square before continuing on to Parliament House and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. You’ll even get to see the pageantry of the changing of the guards! Visit the National Garden of Athens, and see the neo-classical Zappeion Hall. In front of the Hall are the towering columns that once belonged to the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. This 6th-century B.C. temple was dedicated to the kings of the gods, but wasn't completed until nearly 600 years later. From here you’ll enter the hip and cool Plaka district. Walk past the the portrait of Melina Merkouri, one of Greece’s most famous film actresses and politicians. Continue walking along the winding pedestrianized streets, passing bustling cafés. You’ll soon begin the ascent to the Acropolis, taking in stunning views of the city below. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you about the monuments at the base of the Acropolis, including the famous Parthenon, Erechteion Propylaia, Nike Temple, the Dionysus Sanctuary, and Philopappos Hill. Skip-the-Ticket Line Access Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.

Includes

Local licensed guide Skip-the-ticket line service if WITH ticket option booked Athens guide magazine Small-group tour Athens map

Important Information

If you chose the WITHOUT ticket option please note it's up to you to purchase your admission tickets from the official site. This means you'll need to carefully choose the right date, time slot, and ticket category. The tour starts with the City Tour and accesses the Acropolis two hours approximately past the tour's starting time, at approximately 11:40am, (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr) It's crucial to ensure your tickets’ entry time corresponds with our tour's specific schedule. To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour. Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour. Strict Acropolis entry times mean the tour can't wait for latecomers. No refunds will be given All visitors undergo airport-style security; expect peak season waits of up to 30+ minutes. Cutoff times sync with Athens local time. Tours run rain or shine.