Acropolis, Plaka & Ancient Agora Guided Tour

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Highlights

Discover some of Ancient Greece's most prominent landmarks

Explore the Acropolis with a licensed guide

Take-in the sights of Ancient Agora and delve into it's ornate history

Itinerary

Discover the Acropolis - the landmark of Greece! You will enter the Acropolis from the south slope so as to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater, built in the 5th century BC. As you begin to ascend the sacred hill a breathtaking view of the city below will unfold. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Agrippa Monument and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos, Mars Hill, and Pnyx Hill.

Afterwards enjoy free time for exploring and picture taking at the Acropolis after your tour. Before the Agora tour starts, you can grab a snack or a drink from the canteen as the tour schedule does not include time for a leisure lunch. You will then continue your tour to the Ancient Agora.

Next discover the Ancient Agora - the heart of the Ancient City! After your Acropolis tour you will have a short break to grab a snack or beverage, as the tour schedule does not include time for a leisurely lunch. You will then walk down to the Ancient Agora which was the commercial, political, and financial center of Ancient Athens. The walk through the monuments will offer you the sense of traveling back in time.

You will visit the Hephaestus Temple - the best preserved Greek Temple from the 5th century BC, and you will see the wonderful church of the 12 Apostles, the Temple of Apollo Patroos, the Stoa of Zeus, the Altar of Zeus, and with your knowledgeable and professional guide the ancient stones will come alive.

The Ancient Agora is the place where Socrates, Plato and many world renowned philosophers walked and taught. Your licensed guide will then take you to the Attalos Museum which is worthwhile visiting as it houses artefacts of great historical value such as the ID's of the ancient Greeks, and the original measures and weights for the Market inspectors.

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.

Product details

On visiting Athens, enjoy the perfect combination tour for History buffs, including a visit to the Acropolis and all it's famous monuments, as well as to the fascinating Ancient Agora and it's Museum!

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What's included

Athens guide magazine

Athens map

Local licensed guide

Skip-the-ticket line service (if WITH ticket option selected)

Entrance fees (depending on the option you choose)

Food and beverages

Gratuities (optional)

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Eligibility

Adult: Age 18 to 64

Child: Age 6 to 14

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 10:30, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 10:30 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.

Important note

If you have selected the WITH Ticket option, everything is included.

If you have selected the WITHOUT Ticket option, 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 Acropolis at approx. 11am (Book Acropolis ticket here: https://hhticket.gr)

Our tour accesses the Ancient Agora at approx. 1pm (13:00). (Book Ancient Agora ticket here: https://hhticket.gr)

It's crucial to ensure your tickets' entry time corresponds with our tour's schedule.

To ensure your participation, you must purchase your tickets prior to booking our tour.

Not possessing a valid entrance ticket disqualifies you from joining the tour. Strict Acropolis entry times mean we 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

Items recommended to bring:

Cash

Passport or ID card

Student card

Not allowed items:

Baby strollers

Luggage or large bags

Not suitable for:

People with mobility impairments

Wheelchair users

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