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Athens: Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour

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Guided tour

Athens: Early Morning Acropolis & Plaka Guided Walking Tour

Activity provider:Key Tours
4.4  / 5
493 reviews
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From $42.45 per person

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Beat the heat and skip the long lines on this early morning tour of the Acropolis. Explore Plaka and see one of the last public baths in Athens.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Highlights
  • Beat the heat and crowds with an early morning tour of the Acropolis
  • Learn about the history of this iconic site from your professional guide
  • Hear every word your guide says with a wireless audio guide system
  • Marvel at the centuries-old architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Wander along cobblestone streets as you explore Plaka with your guide
Full description
Join this walking tour to explore the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens with skip-the-line entry tickets. Start early to avoid the crowds and see highlights such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Acropolis Museum. Walk the narrow cobblestone streets of Plaka, Athens’ Old Town. Meet your guide early in the morning and start your tour of the Acropolis before the heat of the day sets in. Admire the Theatre of Dionysus on the south slope of the Acropolis as you make your way up the hill to view the ancient structures located there. Marvel at the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Pedestal of Agrippa as your guide shares the fascinating history of this ancient site.  Next, head downhill in the direction of Plaka, admiring views of the Ancient Agora and the National Observatory of Athens as you walk. Explore the cobblestone streets of Plaka with your guide as you discover secrets unknown even to the locals. Enjoy the tranquility of this village within a city as you explore the many narrow passages and discover hidden gems. See the Bathhouse of the Winds, the Roman Forum, the Fethiye Mosque Museum, and Hadrian's Library as you head towards Monastiraki Square where your tour comes to an end.
Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Licensed Tour guide
  • Audio device to hear the guide better
  • Early access at the Acropolis
  • Entrance fees to the Acropolis (if the option is selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Water

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  • If you have chosen the option without the entrance tickets kindly note that you will need to purchase the tickets before the activity at the time slot of the tour's departure time to ensure that you will be able to enter Acropolis with your group.
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Belinda – United StatesOctober 29, 2023 – Verified booking
Emily our guide was truly exceptional. She expertly shared her vast knowledge of ancient history and Greek history that wove the whole tour together. She was able to make everything very understandable. Emily is very kind, pleasant and lovely to spend the morning walking through wonderful Athens. I cannot imagine having a better guide than Emily. She is the best!!!! Thank you very much Emily!
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Nico – ArgentinaOctober 20, 2023 – Verified booking
Como siempre, en estos tours, la organización inicial y la salida son caóticas, el resto estuvo perfecto. La guía tenía un buen manejo del español pero no era nativa. De todas maneras se entendía bien y era interesante. Esperaba algo más histórico, pero fue más sobre dioses y mitos. Nada de Platón, Aristóteles. Aunque eran 3.5hs, se siente corto. El paseo por Plaka fue genial, la mayoría no lo pagó, así que tuvimos la guía para 4 personas nada más. Pudimos sacarnos los auriculares y escuchar cómodamente el resto del tour. Por suerte fuimos 8:30 am, cero filas y ninguna espera en el recorrido.
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Silvana – BoliviaOctober 12, 2023 – Verified booking
El tours empieza temprano, así que no hay tanta gente para entrar a la acrópolis. La guía nos va contando lo básico de la historia de las ruinas. Después de la visita a la acrópolis seguía el recorrido por Plaka, pero decidimos no hacerlo y quedarnos en la acrópolis para tomarnos fotos, ya que en el recorrido no hay tiempo para tomarte fotos. El tours si lo vale con la entradas incluidas porque te saltas las filas que dan miedo.
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