Acropolis and Acropolis Museum Private Guided Tour
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Acropolis and Museum Tour:
An Ode to Woman
Acropolis and Museum Tour:
An Ode to Woman
Acropolis and Museum Tour:
An Ode to Woman
Languages:
English
or Sign language (upon request)
Theme:
Culture
Mythology
History
Archaeology
The guided tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum is an essential experience for all curious travelers in Athens. This private, themed tour gives you the opportunity to explore the marvelous monuments of the Acropolis Hill and the exhibits of the Acropolis Museum in a different light. Focus is given to the women of Greek antiquity and their role in society (and history books). What were the social, political, legal, and economic rights of women in Classical Greece? Everyone remembers the great Pericles that led Athens to its Golden Age. But what about his famous courtesan, Aspasia? An inspiring and engaging tour that will shed light on lesser-known aspects of Classical Greece and its unsung heroines.
HIGHLIGHTS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT PRACTICAL INFO
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1. Highlights
- Visit the Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and admire up close the great temple of Athena, the Parthenon
- Discover the role of mythology in Ancient Greek society and how it affected the lives of ancient Greeks and women in particular
- Stand next to the gigantic marbles in the Acropolis Museum that used to decorate the Parthenon temple
- Admire tools that ancient Greek people used during their everyday lives
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- "Our guided tour of the Acropolis with Poppy from Greek Travellers was exceptional. We did the tour with our teenage daughters and with their grandmother. Poppy could talk to young and old alike. She was extremely knowledgeable and delivered the information in a way that was informative but very entertaining. 100% recommendable and worth every cent."
- Elisenda, TripaDvisor
- “Everyone goes to see the Acropolis, and everyone should take advantage of this wonderful tour service. Our tour guide was Sotiris, an incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and engaging guide. Sotiris was so much fun to tour the acropolis with. His ability to weave hilarious personal anecdotes with the amazing history of the Acropolis was something to behold. It was a wonderful experience that we highly recommend."
- Valerie B, TripAdvisor
- "Great choice! We had a great two days with Eleni on the Museum tour and the Mythological tour of Athens. Eleni was so knowledgeable and engaging. Everyone in our family would highly recommend. We learned a wonderful history of the Acropolis and the mythology of Greece."
-Michelle321, TripAdvisor
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2. What you can expect
Within the frame of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour and the different incentives that are given to us, we will delve into the position and role of women in Classical Greece; the Golden Age of Athens when concepts like Democracy were born. How did the Athenian, newborn Democracy treat women? What did the everyday life of an Athenian woman look like? What was her occupation? How did she spend her spare time? Did she have a social life? These are just a few of the questions we will explore through the exhibits that are available to us in the Acropolis Museum.
We will also explore the status of women in Greek mythology and how the epic tales of the Ancients mirrored their real life. While most are well aware of the exploits of the ancient Greek gods, the goddesses are no less important in terms of popularity and symbolic significance. Take Goddess Athena, for example, the patron goddess of Athens. The Parthenon, the most important temple of Ancient Greece and today's symbol of Democracy, was built in her honor. Athena's identity contains many faces, each one with a different symbolic meaning for society and women in particular.
Through the monuments, myths, and artifacts on display, you'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the resilience, strength, and influence of women in Greek mythology and history.
Your guide during this 4-hour Acropolis and Acropolis Museum combined tour in Athens will be an excellent, state-licensed guide and storyteller.
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3. Practical Info
Duration: |
4 hours |
Language: |
English *Other languages upon request |
Location: |
Athens |
When: |
Daily, flexible starting time Recommended starting times for the summer months to beat the heat and the crowds: 08:00 / 15:30 / 16:00
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Price: |
Starting from €370 (final cost depends on the number of participants)
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Good to know: |
- This is a private tour, allowing for customization based on your interests. If you prefer a general or historical/mythological focus instead of a female-focused tour, please indicate your preference in the comment section before finalizing your booking. Your expert guide will personalize the narration to align with your interests.
- We recommend that you wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring your bottle of water with you.
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What's included: |
- Services of our amazing storyteller, state-licensed guide
- All taxes
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Not included: |
- Entry fee tickets to the Acropolis and the Museum
- General admission 35 Euro - Reduced admission 20 Euro
- Any food or drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Note: We can pre-purchase the tickets for you and add them to the cost so that we secure the appropriate time zone on the Acropolis for your visit. This way, you will also skip the line at the ticket offices.
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Optional add-On: |
- Enhance your guided tour with an additional hour to explore even more highlights of Athens from the comfort of a minivan. For more details, please email us.
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Notes:
The meeting point for this private Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour is near the Acropolis Metro station or the lobby of your hotel if it is located within walking distance. Detailed meeting information will be sent to you upon booking.