Acropolis Museum

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Travel back in time on an informative and fun tour of the Acropolis of Athens. Guided by a field expert and licensed tour guide, discover the UNESCO World Heritage site through a journey into history, mythology, and storytelling. Continue with a visit to the Acropolis Museum, which has been ranked as one of the top museums in the world. All the original surviving masterpieces from the temples of the Acropolis are displayed with the use of natural light. Excavations are also visible under glass floors and walkways. Visit Acropolis hill. See the Dionysus Theater, where famous ancient dramas and tragedies were first performed. Walk around the stunning Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. On the top of the hill, visit the Propylea Temple of Nike and the Erechtheion Temple. See the Parthenon, which is the symbol of democracy and western civilization. Dating back to the 5th-century, these monuments are testimonials of the glorious ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. Step into the contemporary marvel that is the New Acropolis Museum, nestled just a few minutes walk from the Acropolis site. Crafted by architects Fotiadis and Shumin, this architectural gem cradles the treasures of ancient Greece within its glass embrace. From the ground floor's immersive glimpses into daily life to the first floor's enchanting original Caryatids (five residing here, the sixth in the British Museum), and culminating on the top floor with the extraordinary Parthenon frieze and a recreation of Parthenon, next to the breathtaking view of the Acropolis. Each step is a stroke of history, inviting you on a timeless journey through Athens' legacy amid architectural grandeur. Explore the allure of classical antiquity at the New Acropolis Museum.

Athens strolling stress-free! Get your e-tickets for Acropolis Hill and the dazzling Acropolis Museum. Upgrade your experience with optional combo tickets, offering access to top archaeological attractions and museums as the Ancient Agora, Roman Forum, Kerameikos, Temple of Zeus or National Archaeological Museum. Choose your time slot (only) for Acropolis Hill and receive e-tickets by email. Download tickets and tours via the provided link and dive into ancient tales at each attraction. Enjoy Athens and its beauty, with professional storytelling and historical insights. Please note that all tickets are non-refundable, and while time slots may appear here, it's essential to make your binding selection for the Acropolis Hill on the Clio Muse Tours "My Booking Page" for a smooth, stress-free experience.

Explore Athens, the Port of Piraeus, and the coastline of the Athenian Riviera at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Benefit from easy transportation to key attractions, such as the Panathenaic Stadium and Parthenon at the Acropolis. Travel on 4 lines for 1 day, including Athens (Orange Line), Piraeus (Blue Line), Glyfada (Yellow Line), and Vouliagmeni (Green Line). Get acquainted with the Greek capital's most beautiful sites and enrich your cruise or vacation experience. Recorded commentaries in 16 languages will provide historical, cultural and social information about one of the most ancient capitals of the world. Blue Line - Piraeus  Ideal if you have just arrived on a cruise, you can hop on the Blue Line at either of the cruise terminals in the Port of Piraeus, just a stone's throw from your cruise ship. See attractions such as the yacht marina at Pasalimani and the ancient harbor of Mikrolimano. Don't miss out on the impressive new Museum of Acropolis and walk up the hill to admire the Parthenon at the top. The bus takes passengers directly to the most eminent monuments of Athens and Greece. Orange Line - Athens The Orange Line roams by the most beautiful attractions further down the city center from the Acropolis and Parthenon. Explore the historic Plaka district and discover the most traditional area of Athens. Visit the gate of the Roman emperor Hadrian. See the Temple of Olympian Zeus and admire the largest temple in Greece from Roman times. Go to the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square and look at its impressive guards. Stroll through Ermou to experience the busiest shopping street in Athens. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held. Go to the National Library to marvel at an outstanding building of great historical value. Drop by the National Archaeological Museum, or roam around the picturesque area of Monastiraki and its Flea Market. Take a walk through the quaint neighborhood of Thission.  Yellow Line − Glyfada Enjoy a tour of the Athenian Riviera, starting from the Planetarium stop of the Blue Line. Find out how the bewildering desert of the 1900s has evolved into one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Greece. From the Niarchos Foundation to the Marina Alimou, the Yellow Line blends history with the modern. Watch the sunset from Marina Flisvou or swim and sunbathe in Agios Kosmas. From the Glyfada Terminal, you can wander around the most cosmopolitan suburbs of the capital and shop at the luxury department stores. Wind down in a beautiful cafe and don't miss out on the beach bar where you can enjoy a cocktail by the seaside.  Green Line − Vouliagmeni Vouliagmeni may be better associated with its beaches, but the area is also a history lesson in its own right. From the Allied Forces Cemetery to the Byzantine Museum, Vouliagmeni is certainly worth a visit. Relax at the beautiful beach of Kavouri Oceanis, one of the most popular beaches in Athens. Go to Vouliagmeni Lake to discover one of the city's most popular spots. Don’t miss out on the thermal baths and admire the breathtaking surroundings.

Experience the Greek capital on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour along 3 different routes. You’ll travel on an open-top, double-decker bus as you take in the many important sights and attractions of the city. With the help of the onboard multilingual audio guide you can trace the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day. In addition to the city’s many monuments, you’ll come across a multitude of shopping opportunities along the route. You can visit world-renowned museums and marvel at the ancient temples - the Acropolis and Parthenon. Athens Route Stops: Stop 1 - Syntagma Square Stop 2 - A Acropolis / Plaka Stop 3 - A Acropolis Museum Stop 4 - A The Acropolis & Parthenon (Interchange: Piraeus route) Stop 5 - A Temple of Zeus Stop 6 - A Parliament / National Gardens Stop 7 - The Four Museums Stop 8 - The National Gallery Stop 9 - A Ancient Olympic Stadium Stop 9 - B Parliament / National Gardens Stop 10 - National Library Stop 11 - National Archaeological Museum Stop 12 - Omonoia Square Stop 13 - Karaiskaki Square Stop 14 - Monastiraki Square Stop 15 -Kotzia Square Piraeus Route Stops: Stop 1 - Pantion University Stop 2 - Niarchos Foundation Stop 3 - Municipal Theatre Stop 4 - Cruise Terminals A & B Stop 5 - Lions Gate Stop 6 - Cruise Terminals A & B Stop 7 - Archaeological Museum of Piraeus Stop 8 - Votsalakia Beach Stop 9 - Mikrolimano Harbour Stop 10 - Planetarium Stop 11 - Athens Ledra & Intercontinental Beach & Riviera Route Stops: Acropolis/Plaka Pantion University Niarchos Foundation Falire/Flisvas Edem Ag.Kesmas Beach Bomo Palace Asteria Beach Divani Apollon Oceanis Beach/ Atrir Palace Vouliagemi Lake Pigadakia Blazer Suites Glyfada town Golf Ag.Kosmas Kalamki Poseidon Hotel Marriot/Planetarium Grand Hyatt/ Intercontinental Temple of Zeus

Visit the breathtaking Acropolis with a pre-booked admission ticket on the date and specific time you want. Discover one of the most famous and most visited monuments in the world of antiquity. Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and discover the buildings at your own pace. Receive your ticket to your e-mail along with instructions to download your audio tour and go directly to the South Entrance, close to the Acropolis metro station. Scan your ticket at the ticket-validating machines, put on your headphones and listen to our professional, licensed guides present you with historical information and narrate original handpicked stories. You have as much time as you need. The entrance ticket includes also access to the Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. After exploring the ruins, visit the Acropolis Museum which contains some of the important works of contemporary architecture and priceless findings from the Acropolis monuments. With your audio guide, see the main attractions such as votives, artifacts of everyday life, statues from the archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the majestic Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments, and the frieze.

Explore the history of Ancient Greece with a trip to the Acropolis. Skip the ticket line with special tickets and avoid long wait times. Learn more about the history of Ancient Greece with an app to access your self-guided audio tour. See the Acropolis Museum, one of the world's most important museums, hosting a vast collection of beautiful objects from thousands of years ago, world-famous for its dozens of stunning ancient Greek statues, like the celebrated Acropolis Caryatids, and of course, the most famous exhibit of all: the Parthenon Marbles. Save time with your mobile ticket on your phone, and enter the Acropolis Museum to explore the Athenians' everyday life from the Golden Age of antiquity as you move through the exhibits. Discover their personal stories through the app, hidden in the things they left behind, the artifacts that you can encounter at the Acropolis Museum today. Learn about ancient Greek history and culture as you pass by the halls and the different floor levels of the museum. Finish this Acropolis Museum exploration, with a better understanding of what made ancient Athens so unique, and you'll understand, too, the modern relevance of its crowning glory, the Acropolis.

Meet your licensed tour guide, an experienced archaeologist, and then start your unique combination of a tour. Enter from the south slope of the acropolis and set off on your leisurely walking tour of some of the world’s finest monuments. Along the way, listen as your guide shares knowledgeable insight into the citadel’s ruins including excavation details. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, an amphitheater that is arguably the birthplace of performing arts. Perch yourself on a stone seat to imagine the sights and sounds experienced by ancient theatergoers who came to watch plays by Greek writers Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Also, pass the Odeon of Herodes Atticus; the theater is still used today during the Athens Festival from May to October. Find peace and quiet at an Asclepius, a healing temple that honored the god of medicine Asclepius, before the Parthenon. Wander around the temple to learn about how it was constructed for the goddess Athena. Once you familiarize yourself with the site's classical architecture, head indoors to the New Acropolis Museum for a brief break and refreshments (at own expense) in the cafe. Ranked one of the top 5 museums in the world, the New Acropolis Museum boasts collections of statues and other relics of everyday life in several galleries. In the Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis, the glass floor occasionally reveals an archaeological excavation site.

Experience the National Archaeological Museum at your own pace with an entry ticket sent to your email, and a fascinating self-guided audio tour which can be downloaded directly to your smartphone. Travel back to ancient times to admire masterpieces from various periods of Greek history, and see how they have influenced modern life as we know it. Put on your headphones and discover the stories of the mask of Agamemnon, the Mycenaean Bull, the bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon, and the horse rider, through powerful storytelling from a knowledgeable guide. Learn historical information and hear untold stories and anecdotes from times past, creating an engaging and informative experience. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into ancient Greek art and society and explore the exhibits in an entirely original way. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and at any time, before or after your visit.

Visit the Acropolis Museum at your own pace with pre-booked e-Ticket and a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Have the option of choosing a combo ticket to other top attractions or to include audio guides. Choose to upgrade your experience with optional combo tickets to the city's top archaeological attractions and museums, including Acropolis Hill, the Ancient Agora, Kerameikos, Olympieion, the Roman Forum, Hadrian's Library, and Aristotle's Lyceum. You have the opportunity to choose the time slot you want to enter Acropolis Hill.   Join this self-guided audio tour and visit the Acropolis Museum. Walk around, listen to your narrator, discover the architectural wonders of the Golden Age of Athens, and see some of the finest examples of ancient Greek art. Hear fascinating tales from Greek Mythology depicted on the metopes and pediments of the temple, such as the birth of goddess Athena and the battle of the Centaurs, which will fire up your imagination.  Finally, marvel at the famed artworks of Ancient Athens, including the iconic Caryatids. Enjoy an unforgettable visit that will blow your mind. You can select the ticket-only option or the ticket with audio option to access up to 6 captivating audio tours on your smartphone. Uncover the history of the city as well as a number of fascinating sites that shaped contemporary Athens on a self-guided audio walking tour. After booking, simply download your ticket and audio tours on your phone with the link sent to you. Once you enter each attraction, put on your headphones and discover the sites through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon anecdotes from ancient times.

Make the most of Athens with an all-inclusive Athens City Pass. This full packed ticket unlocks access to over 30 top attractions, choose from. Marvel at the soaring heights of the Acropolis to the fascinating exhibits of the New Acropolis Museum. Dive into the ancient wisdom held at Hadrian's Library, and absorb the historic ambiance of Kerameikos, among plenty of other treasures. The Athens City Pass also includes a complimentary hop-on hop-off bus tour for 48-hours through the city's captivating streets. Take the stress out of planning your trip to Athens, and get to know the city's rich history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere through museums, tours, and gastronomy. To make your experience is fully complete, our top recommendation for you: Book your One Day Cruise, including hotel transfer and lunch buffet, to the famous three islands Hydra, Poros & Aegina. Explore the city at your own pace with up to 5 days validity and save up to 60 % compare to single bookings. The following attractions are included: Landmarks and monuments: - Acropolis with Parthenon and the North and South slope - skip the line entry ticket and time slot - Ancient Agora - Stoa of Attalos - Roman Agora - Hadrian`s Library - Temple of Olympian Zeus - Kerameikos - Lyceum - Arch of Hadrian - National garden & Diomedes Botanic garden - Athenian Trilogy Museum and galleries: - New Acropolis Museum - Herakleidon Museum - Kotsanas Museum: Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technologies - Kotsanas Museum: Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and Games - Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum - Museum of Illusions - Hellenic Motor museum Hop-on Hop-Off: - 48-hour Hop on Hop off bus ticket Activities & Leisure Attractions: Day Cruise from Athens to islands of Hydra, Poros & Aegina (incl. lunch buffet and hotel transfer), optional bookable Discount Partner (save up to 50% off): - Designer Outlet McArthurGlen - Museumsshop: "Alex Mylona" Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art - Frissiras Museum - Mastiha Shop - Electric Bike Tours - Heteroclito Cave & Bar a Vin - Elixir, Spices & Herbs - Daily Theatrical Show