Athens: Private Guided Skip-the-Line Tour of the Acropolis

Athens: Private Guided Skip-the-Line Tour of the Acropolis

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Go on a private guided tour of the Acropolis of Athens and learn all about this impressive historical site. Visit the Parthenon, the temple of Nike, the the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and much more.

Highlights

Enjoy the company of a passionate tour guide and archaeologist
Visit the world’s first theatre where Greek actors played drama and comedy
Discover the temple of the Parthenon, the symbol of democracy and classical art
Let this place come to life with real stories of love and blood
Enjoy a panoramic view of Athens and the magnificent monuments of the city

Description

On our Acropolis Exclusive Private Tour, our expert guide will tell you all the amazing stories about Aristoteles, Socrates, Pericles and many other famous characters from the great history of Athens. In addition, walk through ruins and step on original cobblestones. Hence, learn how the city of Athens first started and how it became the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, science, classical art and drama. Undeniably all these elements constituted the foundation of western civilization. Along the way, visit important ancient monuments including the Parthenon, temple of Nike, Erechtheion, Dionysus theatre, Propylaia, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. In fact, many of them still stand strong today and have witnessed the rise and fall of ancient Greece centuries ago. Moreover, hear from our guide numerous interesting stories and ancient Greek quotations from great philosophers. Finally, on our Acropolis Exclusive Private Tour you will also understand how much western civilization has been affected from ancient Greek art and philosophy.