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ATHENES WALKING TOUR

Reference : 10ATHVISI

ATHENS TOURS AND THE ACROPOLIS

The tour will begin at Syntagma Metro Station, where your guide will briefly introduce you to the archaeological finds unearthed during the construction of the metro line. Then we will continue the tour passing by the House of the Greek Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, where we will witness the changing of the guards. Afterwards, we will visit the National Garden and the impressive neoclassical Zappeion Hall.
Opposite Zappeion you will find the Temple of Zeus and the famous Hadrian's Arch. After crossing the road in front of the Arch, we will arrive at the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka. At the entrance to this neighborhood we will see the statue of Melina Merkouri.
We will walk up Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to the South Gate of the Acropolis. We will enter the Acropolis site from the south side to avoid the crowds and to also admire the Theater of Dionysus, the oldest theater in the world. Then we will climb the Acropolis hill to see the marvelous Parthenon, the temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the Karyatids, and marvel at the breathtaking view of Athens.
Your guide will give you all the historical information regarding the monuments of the Acropolis and also the surrounding monuments, including the Ancient Agora, the Theater of Herodes Atticus, the Monument of Philopappos, and the Hill of Pnyx.
The tour will end at the Acropolis, where you will have plenty of time to take photos and enjoy magnificent views of Athens.

From January to December, departure every day
Guided in French
Meeting point at 9:15 a.m. Syntagma Square | Tour departure 9:30 a.m.
Your guide will meet you inside Syntagma Metro Station on the first level under the large central hanging clock.
End of the Acropolis Hill tour at 1 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours | Moderate walking time: 45 min. with break time in quiet and shaded places.
From 8 people maximum 18 people
Price from 58€/person

The visit includes:
- A licensed local guide speaking French
The visit does not include:
- entrance fees
- hotel pick-up and drop-off
- food and drinks
- tips

Good to know :
- The Acropolis is closed on: January 1, January 6 (open from 08:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), Shrove Monday (open from 08:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), March 25, Good Friday (closed until 12:00 p.m.), May 1, Sunday Easter, Easter Monday (open 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.), Pentecost (open 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.), October 28 (open 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.), December 25 and December 26.
- Our tours take place whatever the weather conditions, rain or shine.
Acropolis Ticket:
The Acropolis ticket can be used for the following archaeological sites: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient Agora of Athens, Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Kerameikos Ancient Site, Museum of the Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Roman Agora of Athens . You can buy this ticket at any of the above archaeological sites that you visit first and use it for the Acropolis as well. Admission prices are subject to change without notice.

58,00 €

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