Things to do in Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is a unique place in the world, one of the few where the history of mankind seems to revive, inebriating the present with its ancient scent. Visiting the Acropolis, symbol of Athens, means to remain amazed and enchanted at the sight of the sum of the ideal classical beauty.
Built on a rock which rises to 156 meters above sea level, the Acropolis (from the Greek "high city") was the religious heart of the Greek capital. Actually its history has even deeper roots: the rocky outcrop was the site of fortifications and the prince’s residence in the Mycenaean age. In the first half of the sixth century B.C. it ceased to be a fortress and became a place of worship, housing the temple dedicated to the local deities.
In 480 B.C. the Acropolis was overwhelmed by the Persian occupation. During the age of Pericles, in the fifth century B.C., to celebrate the victory over the Persians, the Athenians took on the reconstruction, which gave birth to the Parthenon, a peripteral octostyle Doric temple with Ionic architectural features, magnificent emblem of the Acropolis. A tribute to the goddess who had protected the town during the Persian war and symbol of the power of Athens, the Parthenon housed the colossal statue of Athena Parthenos. Now lost, the sculpture, designed by Phidias, was 11 meters high and covered with ivory and gold.
The reconstruction of the Acropolis was completed with the Propylaea, which served as a monumental entrance to the upper town, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Ionic temple of the Erechtheion, with its famous Porch of the Maidens, with draped female figures (caryatids) as supporting columns.
Our recommendations in Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis of Athens guided tour with skip-the-line tickets
Discover the Acropolis of Athens during a guided tour or a tour with skip-the-line ticket included.
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Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Audiovisual Tour with 3D Models
Visit the Acropolis, learn more about the Greek civilization and feel on cloud 9 with a bird's-eye view of the city up to the sea.
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Smartphone audio tour for the Acropolis Museum
Enjoy this audio tour of the Acropolis Museum of Athens on your smartphone and admire the treasures of Ancient Greece.
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Acropolis hill self-guided audio tour
Enjoy the Acropolis of Athens at your own pace thanks to this self-guided audio tour.
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Acropolis of Athens guided tour with skip-the-line tickets
Discover the Acropolis of Athens during a guided tour or a tour with skip-the-line ticket included.
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Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Audiovisual Tour with 3D Models
Visit the Acropolis, learn more about the Greek civilization and feel on cloud 9 with a bird's-eye view of the city up to the sea.
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Smartphone audio tour for the Acropolis Museum
Enjoy this audio tour of the Acropolis Museum of Athens on your smartphone and admire the treasures of Ancient Greece.
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Acropolis hill self-guided audio tour
Enjoy the Acropolis of Athens at your own pace thanks to this self-guided audio tour.
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Guided tour of Athens with Acropolis, Parthenon and Museum tickets
Experience the Acropolis of Athens. Visit the new Acropolis museum, which displays the findings of this archaeological site.
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Athens audio guide with TravelMate app
Explore Athens at your leisure with this TravelMate app on your mobile device. Don't miss anything and learn interesting facts about the city.
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Athens: Acropolis Ticket with Audio Tour & City Audio Tour
Book your Acropolis ticket with an audio tour and discover the rich background of the site following the footsteps of early Athenians.
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Acropolis, Parthenon and Ancient Agora skip-the-line tickets and tour
Book your tour and travel through time as you walk down to the Ancient Agora.
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Action Camera Adventure Tour around the Acropolis by E-Scooter
Discover the Acropolis area in Athens via E-scooter and record your memories with an action cam.
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The Path to Democracy Guided Tour with Acropolis and Agora
Gain important insights into ancient Greek democracy and its connection to the present on a guided tour of Athens including the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora.
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Guided tour of the Acropolis area of Athens by electric scooter
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Athens's ancient streets on this exhilarating e-scooter tour.
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Athens Acropolis small-group guided tour during quieter hours
Discover the Acropolis of Athens with this guided tour and avoid the crowds during the afternoon or early morning.
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Reviews Acropolis of Athens
“This was broken up into 2 separate tours am and pm. The guide for the morning dropped us off at the restaurant for lunch and left us. We were informed that we had to make our own way back to the tour office for the pm trip pick up. The tour guide for the afternoon was awful and lacked any communication skills and it was an 90minute trip for a 10 minute tour by ourselves, guide didn't come with us. Very disappointed”
“We felt like we saw everything in Athens with this tour, although it was a bit long and could have used a few more breaks. We found the best price on Musement and enjoyed booking through them.”
“Quick booking and low price - we booked as soon as we got to Athens!”
“Un'esperienza che rifarei più che volentieri!”
