Athens full-day guided tour with Acropolis visit
Excursions & day trips

Athens full-day guided tour with Acropolis visit

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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$138.00
Free cancellation
Language: French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You get to check out the Greek Parliament building during a stop at Syntagma Square
  • You'll wander around the Panathenaic Stadium, where the 1896 Olympics were hosted
  • Your visit to the iconic hilltop Acropolis includes skip-the-line entry and a guided tour
  • There's lots of free time in the historic Plaka neighbourhood for you to do some souvenir shopping
  • This tour is led by an expert local guide who knows their way around Athens' biggest landmarks
What to expect

No city in the world contains more landmark historical sites than Athens. On this panoramic tour, your guide will bring to life Syntagma Square and the Panathenaic Stadium before showing you the treasures of the Acropolis. Vassiliki, one of our expert local guides, says, 'Acropolis is the Greek word for 'high city' and it can usually describe any hilltop settlement. There are many towns in Greece that have an acropolis, but the Acropolis of Athens is without a doubt the most famous.'

Stroll with your expert guide up to the Greek parliament on Syntagma Square. Here, you can see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by Evzones in traditional costumes and pompom-pointed shoes. Vassiliki says, ‘It's a real honour to be selected as a ceremonial guard. The changing of the guard every hour is the only time they are permitted to move – for the rest of their allotted hours on duty they must stay motionless.' From here, it's a short hop to the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus before making your way to the Panathenaic Stadium – site of the first modern Olympics.

Next, you'll visit the Acropolis, where you'll learn the fascinating history of the Parthenon, the Agora and the Temple of Athena. Soak up wow-factor views over Athens and snap a few photos of the Areopagus – a rocky hill where legend has it the Greek gods would hold court. Then, after a typical local lunch, there's free time in the history-steeped Plaka neighbourhood, the beating heart of the city, before returning to your hotel.

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What's included
  • check Admission fees
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
  • check Audio headset guide
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
  • check Traditional Greek lunch in a family-owned restaurant
  • check Audio headset for every guest; 3D Visual mobile app at the Acropolis
What to remember
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring a hat
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Drinks not included
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

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Service

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  • Dpiet

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Impeccable

  • Véronique

    From France - September 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Pas de bol le repas est le même que la veille à Delphes...et toujours pas terrible. Heureusement Athena est la pour nous .

  • Dauphin

    From France - August 2022

    Traveled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Visites top , restaurant top, manger typique de la Grèce et découverte de nouvelles saveurs. Je recommande. Dans la visite, achats à la place, bien, ...

  • Anonymous

    From France - September 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Magnifique excursion très bien organisée. Merci à notre guide pour sa gentillesse, sa disponibilité et sa sollicitude.

  • Anonymous

    From France - September 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide (Meropi) très gentille et connaissant parfaitement son affaire. A faire sans hésitation.

  • Anonymous

    From France - August 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Bien organisé et passionnant pour les curieux d'histoire et de culture.

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