Private Visit to Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, Athens

Explore the famous Acropolis hill on this four-hour excursion. Visit the iconic Parthenon, the Temple Erechteio, the Prolylaia, and the Acropolis Museum. Learn about the history of the monuments from your knowledgeable guide while admiring the beautiful architecture. Finish your walk with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, where you can explore the world-famous artifacts from Acropolis Hill.

Please keep in mind that visiting the Acropolis involves walking on rocky, uphill terrain with inclines and steep steps, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Note: the Acropolis stands 512 feet (156 meters) high.

This activity takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Acropolis. The excursion begins at the designated meeting point, where you will meet your guide and be briefed on the upcoming activity. 

Your first stop will be Acropolis Hill. You will enter the archeological site using your pre-purchased skip-the-line tickets. It is essential to know that this doesn't mean you enter the area immediately, only that you follow a fast-track waiting line. Once you are inside the archeological site, your guide will entertain you with stories of the unique monuments of Acropolis hill. You will see the famous temple Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena. This magnificent landmark, built to commemorate the Greeks' victory against the Persians, still stands as a reminder of the power of democracy. 

Next, you will discover the temple Erechteio with beautifully sculptured female figures, the caryatids, that support the temple's roof. However, the figures you see on the porch are replicas. The original sculptures are in the Acropolis museum. Later, you will have the opportunity to see them as part of the guided Acropolis Museum tour. Your guide will continue taking you through every Greek relic, sharing their histories and exciting anecdotes. After your two-hour exploration of Acropolis hill, you will continue chatting about the city's history while heading to Aeropagitou street, where you will have your 30 minutes break. You can get a bite and try a few traditional plates while admiring the eclectic mix of modern and neoclassical architecture. Your guide is happy to recommend a few delicious eateries for lunch.

Lastly, you'll make your way to Acropolis Museum, and your skip-the-line tickets will allow you quicker access once again. This museum is rated as one of the best museums in the world and is renowned for having some of the world's best artifacts from Acropolis Hill and its surrounding slopes. Inside the museum, your guide will provide historical information about every artifact and explain its significance.