Athens City Tour & New Acropolis Museum

Athenian Highlights: Acropolis Hill & New Acropolis Museum in One Inspiring Tour

Experience the timeless allure of Athens in a comprehensive half-day guided tour that seamlessly blends the grandeur of Acropolis Hill with the cutting-edge elegance of the New Acropolis Museum. Begin with a scenic drive through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods before arriving at the base of the Acropolis—home to iconic structures like the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. Continue your journey into the modern era at the acclaimed New Acropolis Museum, opened in June 2009, where world-class exhibits such as the original Parthenon marble frieze, glass-floor archaeological excavations beneath the museum, and breathtaking panoramic views await. With hotel pick-up, skip-the-line entry, and expert narration included, this tour delivers an unmissable blend of ancient history and architectural brilliance.

Itinerary

This tour starts with a short stop to Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Continue with a panoramic drive passing by ex Royal Palace, Zappion Hall, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Temple of Hadrian Arch, St. Paul’s church, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, academy, University and National Library.

Make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’s world heritage monument and visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and of course the Parthenon.

Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysus Theatre, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Main attractions such as votines, artefacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

*pick up and drop off from/to hotel included.