• Acropolis - MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at 7 Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop, conveniently located near the Acropolis Main Entrance.

PLEASE NOTE: If you choose the ‘First Entrance’ Tour option, your meeting point is: Acropolis Canteen, Athens 105 58, Greece.

Our tour explores the Acropolis either in the morning (First Entrance Option) or during the afternoon ‘Golden-Light’ period. This timing allows us to avoid the crowds and heat, while also enjoying the stunning light effects on the Acropolis Monuments. The afternoon light enhances the honey-colored tones of the ancient temple’s marble and provides the best lighting for panoramic views over Athens.

• Theater of Dionysus - Still well-preserved, one of our initial stops is the Ancient THEATER OF DIONYSUS. Constructed in the 4th & 5th century BC in a natural amphitheater on the slopes of the Acropolis, it had an impressive capacity of 25,000 and is considered the world’s oldest. It’s fascinating to think that many famous Ancient Greek plays premiered here!
• Propylaea - Ascend towards the monumental gateway (Propylaia) and entrance to the Acropolis.

As the Temples of the Acropolis come into view, the Ancient Greeks would have been greeted by a massive decorated Bronze Statue of the Goddess Athena. According to legend, the tip of her raised spear could be seen by incoming ships in the sunlight.

• Temple of Athena Nike - Built around 420 BC, this Classical Ionic Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and is largely restored, occupying a prominent position overlooking the City.
• Erechtheion - The second largest temple of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion was dedicated to both Zeus and the Goddess Athena. Your guide will share its fascinating mythology and highlight its impressive statues, now housed in the Museum.
• Parthenon - The pinnacle of the ‘Golden-Age’ of Classical Greece, this temple is an unparalleled masterpiece of Art, Architecture, and Engineering, as well as the heart of Ancient Greek ceremony and worship in Athens. We will spend time at this significant temple, discussing its construction, mythology, and historical importance.
• Herod Atticus Odeon - Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues to function as a theater to this day.
• Acropolis - ENDING YOUR TOUR. After the tour concludes, your guide will leave you in the Acropolis so you can enjoy the views and take photos at your leisure.
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO INCLUDE FOOD TASTING.
  If you have selected this option, you can immerse yourself in local Greek Food Culture, learning about traditional delicacies such as Loukomades, yemista, yigandes, beeftekia, and many others, including a variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin ‘filo’ pastry). Observe their preparation and conclude with your choice of dish with your helpful guide.
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS.
  If you have selected this option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.
• Acropolis - BOOKING OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS AND FIRST ENTRANCE.
  If you have selected this option, your Acropolis Admission tickets are included, and your guide will secure a place for you at the front of the queue at 07:45, ensuring you are among the first to enter the Acropolis.

• 2-hour private guided tour of the Acropolis
• Licensed official expert guide

• Admission Tickets are not included if selecting the ‘Tour Only’ booking option

Under the guidance of an Expert State Licensed Archaeologist, witness the Acropolis bathed in the ‘golden light’ of the afternoon sun. This magical illumination highlights the honey-colored hues of the Parthenon’s marble, creating a unique atmospheric effect on the Acropolis plateau, perfect for photography.

Explore all the classical temples and structures of the Acropolis, including the iconic Parthenon, the mystical Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Temple of Nike, and the ancient theaters. Learn about their fascinating history, architecture, and mythology. This tour is family-friendly and suitable for all levels of interest, with your experienced guide naturally adapting to your needs.

Flexible booking options allow you to include: Acropolis admission tickets; traditional food tastings at authentic local eateries; or a 7:45 AM first entrance tour with tickets, so you can be among the first to enter the Acropolis!

• FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multigenerational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
• FIRST ENTRANCE TOUR OPTION. If selecting this booking option, your meeting point is: Acropolis Canteen, Athens 105 58, Greece
• ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting an option with Admission included. For other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: reservations@warmpenguin.gr. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than one including admission and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.