An Acropolis one day itinerary covers the rock and its monuments early in the morning, the Acropolis Museum, the nearby Ancient and Roman Agoras, and an afternoon and sunset in Plaka, Monastiraki and Filopappos Hill. Make the most of your day with skip-the-line tickets, a combo pass and guided tours from My Greece Tours. One … Read more
Visiting the Acropolis with kids is rewarding with the right preparation: skip-the-line tickets, a baby carrier since strollers are not allowed, plenty of water and sun protection, sturdy shoes and a few Greek myths to spark their imagination. Make it smooth with skip-the-line tickets and family-friendly guided tours from My Greece Tours. A family visit … Read more
The Acropolis Museum highlights include the top-floor Parthenon Gallery with its 160-metre frieze, the five original Caryatids, the Archaic Kore statues and the glass-floored building over ancient ruins, the perfect complement to the Acropolis itself. See it all stress-free with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer visit. The Acropolis … Read more
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a magnificent Roman theatre on the south-west slope of the Acropolis, raised in 161 AD for around 5,000 spectators and still staging world-class concerts during the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Discover this living ancient venue with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free visit. … Read more
On the south slope of the Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysus is the world’s oldest theatre and the birthplace of Greek drama, where the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides premiered before audiences of up to 17,000. Explore it on your way to the summit with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours … Read more
The Propylaea is the grand monumental gateway to the Acropolis, begun in 437 BC by the architect Mnesicles, blending Doric and Ionic orders in gleaming Pentelic marble to create a majestic sense of arrival. Walk through this ancient entrance with skip-the-line tickets and expert guided tours from My Greece Tours for a deeper, queue-free visit. … Read more
Perched on a bastion beside the Acropolis entrance, the small, elegant Temple of Athena Nike was built around 420 BC by Kallikrates to honour Athena as the bringer of victory. Discover this jewel of the Acropolis with skip-the-line tickets and expert guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free visit. The Temple of … Read more
The Erechtheion is the Acropolis’s most sacred temple, built 421-406 BC and famous for its Porch of the Caryatids, six marble maidens that stand in place of columns. Discover this Ionic masterpiece and its statues with skip-the-line tickets and expert guided tours from My Greece Tours for a deeper, queue-free visit. The Erechtheion is one … Read more
The main Acropolis monuments are the Parthenon, the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Caryatids on the summit, plus the Theatre of Dionysus and Odeon of Herodes Atticus on the slopes. See them all with skip-the-line tickets and expert guided tours from My Greece Tours for a richer, queue-free … Read more
The simplest way to reach the Acropolis is by metro to Acropoli station on the Red Line, Line 2 (Red), a 5-minute walk from the entrance, with Thissio and Monastiraki as alternatives, plus easy walking, taxi and bus options. Arrive ready to explore with skip-the-line tickets and guided tours from My Greece Tours so you … Read more