From Cruise Port: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour without Entrance Tickets for Non-EU Citizens
ID: GYG132708-O-592471
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a city tour accompanied by a thorough visit to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.
This is an ideal combo tour to see the city center sights in just a few hours. At the Acropolis of Athens, you’ll explore the graceful and enduring Parthenon which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Then, you’ll dive deeper into its worldly significance at the Acropolis Museum where marble masterpieces from the Acropolis tell a compelling story on their own.
The tour starts at the Syntagma metro station for a brief look at the ancient artifacts displayed at the metro’s museum. You’ll also see the Greek Parliament, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards. Next, your guide will walk you through the National Gardens, Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. From there you will walk towards the Acropolis through the beautiful pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou. Then you'll benefit from skip-the-line entry into the Acropolis, encountering many monuments as you go through and enjoying panoramic views of the city, perfect for photos.
Afterwards you'll have the chance to get a snack or a drink before the guided tour starts at the museum. Designed by renowned Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi and notable Greek architect Michalis Photiadis, the Acropolis Museum captivates guests on approach. Its seamless modern lines elegantly incorporate artifacts exclusively from the Acropolis, and excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. The marbled surviving treasures are impressively displayed with the use of natural light, situated on a modernist open layout.
Highlights
- Enjoy views of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, Dionysus Theater and Sanctuary, Changing of the Guards, Greek Parliament and National Gardens
- Cover all the main attractions and feel the pulse of the city
- Benefit from skip-the-line service
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour takes place rain or shine
• Those under 18 years old get free entry on presentation of valid ID. Students are entitled to a discount on presentation of valid ID
• Entrance fees cost about €38 from April till October per adult 25+ (€10 for the Museum and €20 for Acropolis and €8 for Zeus Temple) and €19 per adult from November to March
• EU Citizens between 6-24 years of age and infants between 0-5 years of age are entitled to free entrance upon showing a valid ID or passport
• Non-EU Citizens between 6-24 years of age and EU citizens 65+ are entitled to half entrance to the sites upon showing a valid ID or passport
• Winter is an off-season period in Athens and the tours operate with a minimum capacity. If the tour has not reached the minimum number of participants, the local partner will inform you and offer you to move the reservation to another tour or another day, run the tour as private with an agreed new fee, or cancel the tour and refund your booking fee
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
From your cruise terminal: An Athens Walking Tours representative will be waiting for you at the cruise arrivals terminal holding an orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign. Your transfer will depart from the port at 8:45 AM and your driver will drop you off at the entrance to the Syntagma metro station in front of the parliament building.
From the metro station: Your Athens Walking Tours guide will be holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign inside of the Syntagma metro station, one level down, by the ticket validating machines located underneath the big central hanging clock. Please be at the meeting point by 9:15 AM. The tour starts at 9:30 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
