Athens: Acropolis Museum & Acropolis Tour in the Afternoon WITHOUT Ticket
ID: GYG618203-1034477
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Escape the heat! Explore the iconic Acropolis Museum's cool comfort at noon. Then, conquer the Acropolis in the mild afternoon, avoiding peak temperatures and the crowds,
Take a Step Into History: Discover one of the Top Museums in the World
Meet with our hosting team at the fixed meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour starting time, in order to get all the necessary admission tickets and join your guide and group. You will then be led to the Acropolis Museum, a modern structure strategically placed to provide visitors with a direct view of the iconic archeological site and one of the main cultural landmarks of Athens. As you explore, you will be guided through collections and galleries encompassing different epochs of ancient Greek history, including the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, enriched by a dive into Greek mythology. Highlights feature the Parthenon Marbles, architectural remnants, statues, pottery, and other significant archaeological treasures.
Explore the Number 1 Sight of Athens with Us: Make Your Way to the Acropolis
The sun will be on its way down once you exit the Museum and, after a short refreshment break, make your way to the Acropolis, entering through the south slope. Your knowledgeable guide will unveil the rich tapestry of history and mythology that envelops the numerous monuments you encounter along your route, including the Dionysus Theater, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Asclepius Sanctuary, the Temple of Athena Nike and, of course, the Parthenon! Among others, you will get to hear about the origins of theater, the power play between two gods over the protection of the city of Athens, as well as the ancient hospitals and their curiously procured remedies.
Highlights
- Start later to beat the morning crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience
- Stay cool and comfortable by visiting first the Museum and the Acropolis
- Conclude your tour at the Parthenon, capturing lasting memories
- Discover the iconic monuments of the Acropolis hill
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you choose 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 (for example, adults, students, etc.).
Tour Schedule Alignment:
The tour starts with the Acropolis Museum, entering right after the start of the tour. (Book your Museum ticket independently here → https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr)
Our tour accesses the Acropolis 90 minutes (1.5 hours) past the tour's starting time. (Book your Acropolis ticket independently here → https://hhticket.gr)
It's crucial to ensure both 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. This step confirms the availability for your chosen tour date and time.
Non-Refundable Tour Fee: Not possessing a valid entrance ticket at the beginning of the tour disqualifies you from joining the tour.
At Fresko Yogurt Bar Acropoli (3, Dionyssiou Areopagitou Street), look for your expert guide with an orange sign that says “Athens Walking Tours.” This location is at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway that takes you from Hadrian's Arch, Siggrou Avenue (also written as Syngrou), to the Acropolis.
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure time.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
