Attractions & guided tours

Mythology Acropolis Afternoon Tour

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$53.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the Acropolis, the theater of Dionysus and the Parthenon with a top-rated guide
Get important insights into the ancient past and how they link to the present
Discover the foundational stories of Greek mythology behind the sites
Understand the Ancient Greek society, and how Athens became one of the greatest cities of the ancient world

What to expect

The afternoon hours are the best time of the day to visit the greatest landmark in Athens. As the crowds have thinned and the summer heat has eased, you’ll visit the world-famous Acropolis in ideal conditions.

Learn about Greek gods and heroes from a top-rated licensed guide and see the universal monuments on the Acropolis hill up close in this 2-hour afternoon tour.

What's included

Guided tour
Map

What's not included

Entrance fees

Where

Arch of Hadrian, Leof. Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece

Meeting point:

Meet under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), where your guide will be holding an Alternative Athens sign.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

This tour is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Acropolis entrance ticket are not inclued in the tour fee

Entry fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable
It is essential that you pre-purchase tickets for the archaeological sites, as availability is very limited. Please contact the local operator if you would like them to purchase them for you (recommended to ensure availability and the correct time slot. Local operator's contact can be found in the voucher after booking

Know in advance:

Please make sure that you are at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time. The group will depart on time and those not present will be considered a no-show for which no refund can be made
The walking pace of this tour is mild
In order to be entitled to free or reduced admission where applicable, EU citizens under 25 or over 65 years old, as well as EU and International students must present a valid ID/passport or student card respectively

Provider

Alternative Athens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 25 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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