Up close and personal at the Acropolis
Photography: jimmy teoh
“The Acropolis is the visual center piece of Athens and an up-close and personal must see.”
An archaeological wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the world's most instantly recognizable landmarks, the Acropolis is the star attraction of ancient Athens. Dramatically perched on a jagged clifftop—the so-called sacred rock of Athens—the ruins overlook the modern city and date back to as early as 510 BC.
To make that up-close experience even more worthwhile, we recommend two things:
Visit as early in the day as you can to avoid the heat and to make time to have lunch in the Plaka area below.
Book a jump-the-ticket line, guaranteed best price tour through our friends at Viator.
With the jump-the-ticket line, there’s no need to stand in line, and you will learn more interesting facts about the Acropolis than you would on a self guided tour.
Highlights
Includes a visit to the New Acropolis Museum, rated as one of the top five museums in the world.
An expert guide with whom to explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site.
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When
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Tip
Wear good, comfortable shoes.
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