Acropolis of Athens Walking Tour with optional Ancient Agora

Athens, Greece

Explore the greatest of ancient Greek architectural feats on a 2-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens. Stroll around the UNESCO-listed Acropolis with an archaeologist to learn about its monuments, including the Parthenon. Upgrade and visit the commercial and political center of Ancient Greece the Athenian Ancient Agora for a guided 2-hour walking tour of its spectacular statues and treasures. Tour starts early at 8:00am so you avoid the heat of Athens summers and crowds.

Travel back to Ancient times with an archaeologist leading the way, hearing tales that bring the Greece of antiquity to life as you visit the monuments of the Acropolis with your licensed guide ans archaeologist. From the make your way to Ancient Agora (optional) and learn about Ancient Athens daily life in the city's one time political and commercial center. Meet your guide at Acropolis metro station and make you way to Acropolis monuments where temples and sculptures bear witness to 2500 years of human history. The early departure is ideal to avoid the crowds and the heat in the summer months! Roam this iconic citable, perched high above the modern city below, to learn about the historical significance of Ancient Theater of Dionysus, the healing powers of the Sanctuary of Asclepius, and the events that take place today in the reconstructed Odeon of Erodes Attic us.

Pass beneath the Propylaeum gateway to see the famed Temple of Athena Nike, the maiden-shaped caryatid columns, and the crown of the Acropolis World heritage site the iconic Parthenon the crowing glory of the citadel. Hear about the role played each of the structures in classical civilization, book the upgrade upgrade to then continue to the Ancient Agora, the main gathering place and center of life in Athens antiquity. Wander among relics from millennia past and discover monuments like the well-maintained Temple of Hephaestus and the renovated Stoa of Attalos before parting ways with your guide and coming back to the present day.
Tour starts early at 8:00am so you avoid the heat of Athens summers and crowds.