Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting
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Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting is a 2-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $62 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 53 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $62 per person
With our Licensed Archaeological Expert, combine an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis, together with food tastings at family-run authentic local eateries On meeting your experienced guide, you will tour the Acrop
What you get
- ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included If choosing the option with Tickets Included
- FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
- FOOD TASTINGS. Tastings include Loukomades and a main dish from the choices of the day & soft drink
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
- ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
- WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
About this experience
With our Licensed Archaeological Expert, combine an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis, together with food tastings at family-run authentic local eateries On meeting your experienced guide, you will tour the Acropolis and all of the amazing monuments including among others, the giant entrance 'Propylaia', 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the Worlds oldest Theater and of course the PARTHENON. Then immerse yourself in Local food culture. Sample the famous 'loukomades', and at a local hidden eatery your guide will show you many of the dishes being prepared such as 'yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and others including a wide variety of traditional pittas (special sweet and savoury pies made with thin 'filo' pastry). Your guide will also help you choose the dishes you want before leaving you to enjoy them in the shade! Flexible booking options are also available to let you add Acropolis Admission, Greek Mythology, and the Acropolis Museum!
What's included
Included
- ACROPOLIS ADMISSION TICKETS. are ONLY included If choosing the option with Tickets Included
- FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
- FOOD TASTINGS. Tastings include Loukomades and a main dish from the choices of the day & soft drink
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
- ACROPOLIS PRIVATE TOUR with a Licensed Official Expert
- WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more
Not included
- Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (unless choosing the booking option with admission)
What you'll see and do
Acropolis
MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at Makrygianni Street at the Acropolis Metro stop which is just around the corner from the Acropolis Main Entrance. Our meeting spot gives an ideal perspective from which to view the surrounding wall of the Acropolis built by the earlier Mycenean civilization and to provide you with an introduction to the History of the Acropolis, its importance and role in the life of ancient Greece, and an overview of the temples and amazing monuments you are about to see.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Acropolis
TOURING THE ACROPOLIS AND PARTHENON The Acropolis is home to the Parthenon, and many other amazing monuments including the giant entrance 'Propylaia' you will enter through, behind which stood a huge gold encrusted statue of the Goddess Athena which must have struck awe into any ancient visitor. Once inside your expert guide will explain all of the other monuments including the 420 BC Temple of Athena Nike, Mythical Erechtheion, as well as the other structures including the Theater of Dionysis. Constructed in the 6th Century BC and the worlds oldest Theater, it would have seen the very fist performances of ancient plays by Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus among others. Finally you will tour the Parthenon, widely considered as a masterpiece of science, engineering culture, and the pinnacle of the Greek Classical Period.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Acropolis
FOOD TASTING Immerse yourself in local Greek Food Culture as you learn about many traditional delicacies, from Loukomades to yemista', yigandes' beeftekia, and many others, including a wide variety of traditional pittas (special pies made with thin 'filo' pastry). See how they are made and end with your choice of dish with your helpful guide.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Acropolis
ENDING YOUR TOUR. After your guide has explained the local dishes and helped you make your food choices, she will leave you enjoy them and will also check that you are orientated for any onward plans you have for the rest of your day.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Acropolis
OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.
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Acropolis Museum
OPTION TO INCLUDE THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM If you have selected this booking option, your tour is extended to include the nearby Acropolis Museum
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
OPTION TO INCLUDE GREEK MYTHOLOGY If you have selected this booking option, you will start your tour at the Arch of Hadrian. The Temple of Olympian Zeus will be included (commentary but not entered) and your guide will focus commentary on Greek Mythology throughout.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Athens
MEETING POINT: the ‘ACROPOLI’ Metro station, at street level. 7 Makrygianni Street. Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
MEETING POINT: the ‘ACROPOLI’ Metro station, at street level. 7 Makrygianni Street. Your guide will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.
Options you can book
ACROPOLIS & TASTING only
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON. TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available). TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) Duration: 3 hours YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience. Most hold advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS & TASTING + Tickets
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS INCLUDED: Tickets and their cost for the Acropolis Archaeological Site are included. Your guide will have them ready TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available). Duration: 3 hours YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS & TASTING + Mytholgy
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available). MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your Tour throughout focuses on Ancient Greek Mythology, and includes Hadrian’s Arch & Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered). Duration: 3 hours ACROPOLIS TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
ACROPOLIS & TASTING + Museum
ACROPOLIS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Private expert guiding of all the Temples and structures of the Acropolis including the PARTHENON TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available). MUSEUM PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: If selecting this option, your tour is extended to 3-hrs to include the nearby New Acropolis Museum Duration: 4 hours ADMISSION TICKETS NOT INCLUDED: Tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost) YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees. FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WARMPENGUIN
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is your responsibility to inform the eatery in the case of any food allergies
- Vegetarian options available
- BOOKING OPTIONS: Flexible booking options are also available to let you include Acropolis Admission, Greek Mythology, and the Acropolis Museum. We can also tailor your tour further on request
- ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting the '+ Tickets' option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email: reservations@warmpenguin.gr. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot..
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 16+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $499
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting: questions travelers ask
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How much does Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 16. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Acropolis Private Guided Tour with Traditional Food Tasting start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings, Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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