Why choose this Athens tour ?
Specially designed both for museophiles as well as for visitors interested in, and enchanted by, the history and achievements of Ancient Greece, this novel and convenient half-day afternoon programme combines the exploration of the two most important archaeological museums of Athens, the National Archaeological Museum and the award-winning Acropolis Museum, with a highlights tour of this illustrious city.
The program is led by a licensed archaeologist-guide, lasts approximately five hours and is offered round the year.
The price includes museum tickets, the licensed archaeologist-guide, the car/minibus tour of Athens and the pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel.
Not included are refreshments and (optional) gratuities.
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What makes The National Archaeological and the Acropolis Museums, with Athens city tour a unique experience ?
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art, housing in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity. It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of artifacts from Greek antiquity worldwide.
Periods and Sections covered: Prehistoric / Neolithic / Cycladic /
Mycenaean / Santorini.
The tour is conducted by an accredited, licenced archaeologist-guide.
The multiple-award-winning Acropolis Museum focuses on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.
It lies over the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
The tour is conducted by your private, licenced archaeologist-guide.
On our Athens City Tour en route from the National Archaeological Museum to the Acropolis Museum we will pass by the Athens Academy, the University, the ancient Panathenian Stadium (of 566 BC and home to the first modern Olympic Games), the statue of the Discobolus, the all-glass sculpture of Dromeas (the Runner), and the Zappeion complex.
The programme is led by your private, licensed archaeologist-guide.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
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The National Archaeological and the Acropolis Museums, with Athens city tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional licenced archaeologist-guide
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minibus.
- Pickup and drop-off from/to your central Athens hotel.
Not Included
- Refreshments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Eternal Greece Ltd.
- 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 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Student card, identity card or passport for proof of age for ticket pricing at museums.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
