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Walking tour of Athens highlights with New Acropolis Museum

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Language: English

Availability: See calendar

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Duration: 4 hours

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Discover all the most iconic sites in Athens in one single tour
Explore all the monuments of the Acropolis and let your guide explain their fascinating history
New Acropolis Museum, an absolute must-see and the best way to learn the amazing heritage of the city of Athens

What to expect

Discover all the major sites in Athens and learn the history and anecdotes behind the most important monuments of the historical city and the Acropolis.

After being picked up at your hotel, you'll begin your experience at the House of the Greek parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier where you'll have the chance to watch the changing of the guards. Your tour then continues on towards the National Gardens, passing by the Panathenaic Stadium and on to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall and Temple of Zeus. Next, you'll head towards the beautiful pedestrian walkway of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, passing by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus until you reach Areopagus Hill were you'll begin your ascent: while you walk, take in the spectacular views of the city below. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious sites of the Acropolis such as the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, Nike Temple and the rest of the surrounding monuments.

Your tour will end at the New Acropolis Museum, an absolute must-see and the best way to complete your city tour of Athens, with its 4,000 artifacts on display and excavations visible under stunning glass floors.

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

The experience complies with government regulations

What's included

English-speaking guide
Hotel pick up and transfer

What's not included

Admission fees

Reduced price

Infants (0-2 age): reduced

Where

Meeting point:

You can confirm the pick-up location directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact information in the voucher after booking.

What to remember

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated availabilities and time slots

Provider

MTM DMC LTD

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the activity begins.

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