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Acropolis Private Tour with Gourmet Food Wine or Olive Tasting

New To The Site! Athens, Greece

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Our tour brings together two of the TOP-RATED experiences in Greece. First, enjoy an Exclusive Private Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Archaeological Expert, before an informative Tasting of Traditional Fine Food and Wine or Extra Virgin Olive Oils, led by local, generational, highly accredited experts in Wine and Olive production, in the cozy and intimate atmosphere of a nearby specialist Deli.

On meeting your experienced Archaeological guide, you will first 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, before descending with your guide through the pretty Plaka neighborhood to a Boutique specialist Deli nearby.

Your Hosts will then take you through a unique and high level tasting experience of either a Food and Wine paring with 3 regional wines, or a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

What's Included

  • All Food & Wine, and Olive Oils in Tastings are included
  • Professional Highly Accredited Wine and Olive Oil Expert for your tasting experience
  • FOOD-WINE OPTION: Includes a 1hr Expert Guided Tasting of 3 regional Wines with a Accompaniments
  • Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (Tickets can be organized by request after booking - extra cost)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Makrigianni
Athina 1142, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Voreou
Athina 105 51, Greece

After descending from the Acropolis your guide will bring you to the local wine bar for your tasting near the central square of Monasteraki. After the Wine-Food, or Olive experience your tour ends at this spot.

What To Expect

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 provides 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis

TOURING THE ACROPOLIS AND PARTHENON Our starts with the Acropolis, focus of life in Ancient Athens surrounded by its amazing Cyclopedian wall built by the Myceneans thousands of years ago. 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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monastiraki

1 HOUR FOOD and WINE TASTING OPTION After touring the Acropolis your guide will descend with you through the pretty Plaka area towards the Main Square of Monisteraki and introduce you to the expert wine (sommelier).In a cozy and intimate atmosphere, experience various tastings of local products from all over the country, such as cheese, cured meats, olives, and jams, along with three wine glasses of 75ml. This is a great introduction to our Greek cuisine, and it is perfect for first-time visitors.During your tasting you will have the opportunity to taste indigenous wine varieties, such as Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Savvatiano but our expert Sommelier can also recommend a selection based on your palate.At the end of your experience you will be welcome to stay for more if you have time!
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Monastiraki

1 HOUR OLIVE OIL TASTING OPTION After touring the Acropolis your guide will descend with you through the pretty Plaka area towards the Main Square of Monisteraki and introduce you to your Olive and Olive Oil Expert who will take you on an aromatic and informative journey through the growth, development, harvest and production of the finest Greek varieties of Olive and Olive Oils.Tastings involve the exploration and recognition of key aromas which you can sample as distilled aromas, as your expert guide explains their development and significance in the best quality Olives and Oils before you sample Extra Virgin Olive Oils from all over the country. Then accompanied with bread, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese, your guide will then explain how these flavors change on your palate with food. Informative videos and information are also included.At the end of your experience you will be welcome to stay for more, or enjoy the fine local wine and traditional quality food if you have time!
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Monastiraki

ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your tour ends at the Deli which is just a block away from the central Square of Monastiraki. You will be warmly welcome to stay for longer perhaps to sample further foods & Wine, or continue on your own to enjoying the sights of the City!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that neither Archaeological site entrance tickets, nor their cost is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays. Please note that tickets may sell out days or weeks in advance and need to be booked for a specific date and time slot or admission will not be granted.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Acropolis Private Tour with Gourmet Food Wine or Olive Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • All Food & Wine, and Olive Oils in Tastings are included
  • Professional Highly Accredited Wine and Olive Oil Expert for your tasting experience
  • FOOD-WINE OPTION: Includes a 1hr Expert Guided Tasting of 3 regional Wines with a Accompaniments
  • OLIVE OIL OPTION: Includes a 1hr Expert Guided introduction to 4 Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils
  • Private Guided Tour of the Acropolis with a Licensed Official Expert (90 Minutes)
  • Professional Expert Archaeological Guide who is Licensed to enter the Acropolis with you
  • Acropolis Admission Tickets & Cost (Tickets can be organized by request after booking - extra cost)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • ADMISSION TICKETS: Please note that neither Archaeological site entrance tickets, nor their cost is not included. We will contact you after booking to ask if you need us to purchase Skip-The-Line Tickets, so your guide has them all ready for you! Kindly check your messages after booking. If you have not replied, we assume you have purchased your tickets for the appropriate time slots & we are not responsible for any delays. Please note that tickets may sell out days or weeks in advance and need to be booked for a specific date and time slot or admission will not be granted.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).

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