Ancient Agora and Acropolis Private Tour with Licensed Expert

The Ancient Agora formed the center of commercial life in Ancient Athens. As the main marketplace it was where people gathered, as well as the site where western democracy and many areas of Philosophy were developed. Indeed the most famous philosophers of Greek antiquity such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle choose this place to teach their students. The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens’ democracy, where citizens participated directly in government and principles like meritocracy and equality before the law were established during the 5th century BCE.

Close above sits the Acropolis, the pinnacle of classical Greece with its Parthenon and Erechtheion and other Temples forming the most sacred center of worship.

Our Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide will meet you at your Hotel or other Athens Address (if in easy walk of the Acropolis) and lead you through both sites bringing 5000 years of history to life with you in a Private Exclusive tour for your group only.

Our Private tour takes 3-Hours which is roughly split into 80 Minutes at the Acropolis and associated Temples, Theaters and buildings, and 80 Minutes at the Ancient Agora.

MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the ‘Acropoli’ Metro Station at street level which is located at 7 Makrygianni Street, and close to the Acropolis Museum

Our meeting spot provides an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean Civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples & amazing monuments you are about to see.

TOURING THE ACROPOLIS and PARTHENON.
Usually, you will continue first with a visit to the Acropolis lasting approximately 80 minutes during which time you will see all of the Temples, Theaters, and associated buildings such as the monumental gateway (Propylaea), Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheum, and of course the Parthenon.

Still in a good state of preservation, one of our first stops is the Ancient THEATER OF DIONYSUS. Built in the 4th & 5th century BC in a natural amphitheater o nthe slopes of the Acropolis it would have had an impressive capacity of 25000, it is considered the world’s oldest. Amazing to think that many of the most famous Ancient Greek plays would have had their original premieres here!

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 an enormous decorated Bronze Statue of the Goddess Athena. As legend has it, the tip of her upheld spear could be seen by incoming ships in the sunlight.

Built around 420 BC, and one of the earliest temples of the Acropolis, this Classical Ionic Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Athena and is largely restored, with a prominent position overlooking the City.

The pinnacle of the ‘Golden-Age’ of Classical Greece, this temple was an unrivaled mastepiece of Art, Architecture and Engineering as well as the heart of Ancient Greek ceremony and worship in Athens. We Take time at this most important temple with an overview of its construction, mythology and Historical importance.

The second largest temple of the Acropolis, the Erechtheion was Dedicated to both Zeus and the Goddess Athens and your guide will illuminate some of its wonderful Mythology and main aspects such as its impressive statues that you will now see in the Museum.

Built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, this stunning Marble amphitheater continues as a working theater to the present day.

TOURING THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
(approximately 80 minutes)
A short distance from the Acropolis you will see many of its original masterpieces along with models, videos & interactive installations housed in this state-of-the-art museum. Your guide will illuminate the most impressive & significant pieces along with the stories of myth & legend behind them. The tour’s combination of the Acropolis and Museum form a perfect pairing in the understanding of the core of the ‘Golden age’ of Classical Greece.

ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your guide will return you to the meeting point or choose to stay, enjoying the sights of the City!

Marketplace and center of life for the Ancient Greeks at the base of the Acropolis, this was also home to local workshops Temples and important monumets.

A recreation of an ancient center of commerce from where various traders would work. It provides a window into the lives of the ancient Greeks and is now an onsite museum housing many of the artifacts uncovered from the site.

The most complete remaining Temple of Greek Antiquity.

Additional booking options:

ACROPOLIS ONLY (1.5-hrs):
If selecting this tour option during booking we recommend selecting a time after lunch for a crowd-free experience as well as enjoying the ‘Golden Light’ and the best time to view the honey-colored hues of the temple’s ancient Architecture and surrounding city views.

ACROPOLIS & ANCIENT AGORA (1.5-hr): If selecting this tour you will meet our guide at the main entrance of the Ancient Agora.

CITY TOUR LUXURY VEHICLE (4-hrs tour by vehicle): If selecting this tour option during booking you will be picked up from your Cruise Ship, Central Athens Hotel, or other Address. This 4-Hour Private Tour includes the following stops. ACROPOLIS – OLD TOWN & PLAKA – TEMPLE OF ZEUS – HADRIANS ARCH – OLYMPIC STADIUM – ATHENS TRILOGY – SYNTAGMA SQUARE & THE TRADITIONAL EVZONE GUARDS. A Licensed Expert Guide will accompany you through the Acropolis and other sites.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that admission is not included. Tickets for some dates and time slots can be in heavy demand so we kindly request that you turn up for your tour with appropriate tickets; either having bought these yourself, or having asked us to buy these on your behalf. Otherwise we are not responsible for any delays. If you need us to purchase Skip-the-line Tickets for you, just let us know by message after booking.
• WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy. It is also possible to extend your tour time on request. If choosing our City Tour Option with Transfers included by vehicle, please let us know. Our vehicles can accommodate folding wheelchairs only and are not fully equipped for disabled use.
• REDUCED MOBILITY. We want all our guests to fully enjoy their tour in the most comfortable way possible. If you have reduced mobility or can only walk for short distances, we request that you let us know after booking since there are various measures we can put in place to reduce the time you spend on your feet.

• ANCIENT AGORA & ACROPOLIS 3-hr
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  3-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR : Private expert guiding of the Ancient Agora, Parthenon & Temples of the Acropolis
  WALKING TOUR
  Duration: 3 hours
• ANCIENT AGORA PRIVATE 2-hr
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  2-HOUR PRIVATE TOUR: Private expert guiding of the Ancient Agora
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• Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide

• Admission Fees (skip-the-line tickets provided on request after booking (additonal cost)

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MEETING POINT: 7 Makrygianni Street, 117 42
Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written. If choosing the Agora Only Option, then your meeting point is the Main Entrance of the Agora.

• TOUR TYPE: The Tour is a Walking Tour.

• PLEASE NOTE TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR.

• Ancient Agora Tickets tickets can be purchased at the entrance or beforehand from the official site (10 euro per adult).

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by WARMPENGUIN.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.