From
103.00 USD
103.00 USD
Highlights:
A group, scholar-led tour of the Acropolis and new Acropolis Museum.
Type:
Tours in Athens
Departs From: Athens
Meeting Point: New Acropolis Museum
Duration: 3 hours
Available: Departs daily except Monday at 09:00
Departs From: Athens
Meeting Point: New Acropolis Museum
Duration: 3 hours
Available: Departs daily except Monday at 09:00
The Acropolis offers such an excellent safe haven and towering presence, it's no wonder that the Athenians chose this spot to create their history shaping city.
During this three-hour focused walk we'll look closely at the Acropolis and its fundamental role in the city. We'll break down its archaeological history, from construction to ruin to discovery to reconstruction, giving you the tools to help you read the monuments. We'll learn about the difference between the different orders of architecture (Doric, Ionic, etc.) and how the ancient Greeks planned, designed, and executed these amazing structures.
Our visit will cover the main buildings on the Acropolis, including the Erechtheion, temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia, and, of course, the Parthenon. We'll spend considerable time discussing the role of religion in Athenian culture and cover, in broad gestures, the sweep of ancient Greek history. Certainly with the wonderful views of the rest of the city, we'll look at how the rock of the Acropolis itself serves as a kind of anchor to the modern development of Athens.
This walk will also include a visit to the stunning new Acropolis Museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi and opened in 2009. With the layout of the ruins on the Acropolis fresh in our minds, we'll look at some of the museums treasures, including the wonderful re-creation of the frieze of the Parthenon, with empty spaces for the Elgin Marbles now housed in the British Museum.
We'll emerge with a deeper understanding of Athenian society and the central position of the Acropolis in it.
Includes
- Services of a docent
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Entrance fees
Please Note
- Children below 12 years old are not permitted on this tour.
- This tour has a 2 passenger minimum and is subject to cancellation if minimum is not met. Please call at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule.
- Tour will be operated as a guaranteed Small Group Tour with a maximum of 6 guests.
- This is available as a Private Tour. Please click here.
- Museum entrance is approximately 5 EUR while the entrance to the Acropolis is approximately 12 EUR. Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Walks are held rain or shine with some variations to accommodate the weather.
During this three-hour focused walk we'll look closely at the Acropolis and its fundamental role in the city. We'll break down its archaeological history, from construction to ruin to discovery to reconstruction, giving you the tools to help you read the monuments. We'll learn about the difference between the different orders of architecture (Doric, Ionic, etc.) and how the ancient Greeks planned, designed, and executed these amazing structures.
Our visit will cover the main buildings on the Acropolis, including the Erechtheion, temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia, and, of course, the Parthenon. We'll spend considerable time discussing the role of religion in Athenian culture and cover, in broad gestures, the sweep of ancient Greek history. Certainly with the wonderful views of the rest of the city, we'll look at how the rock of the Acropolis itself serves as a kind of anchor to the modern development of Athens.
This walk will also include a visit to the stunning new Acropolis Museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi and opened in 2009. With the layout of the ruins on the Acropolis fresh in our minds, we'll look at some of the museums treasures, including the wonderful re-creation of the frieze of the Parthenon, with empty spaces for the Elgin Marbles now housed in the British Museum.
We'll emerge with a deeper understanding of Athenian society and the central position of the Acropolis in it.
Includes
- Services of a docent
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Entrance fees
Please Note
- Children below 12 years old are not permitted on this tour.
- This tour has a 2 passenger minimum and is subject to cancellation if minimum is not met. Please call at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm schedule.
- Tour will be operated as a guaranteed Small Group Tour with a maximum of 6 guests.
- This is available as a Private Tour. Please click here.
- Museum entrance is approximately 5 EUR while the entrance to the Acropolis is approximately 12 EUR. Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Walks are held rain or shine with some variations to accommodate the weather.
Season : January 01, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Price per adult 103.00 USD
Price per child 103.00 USD
Departs daily except Monday at 09:00
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