The Acropolis Museum And The Parthenon Through The Years Self-guided Mobile Tour - Athens

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 2 Hrs 10 Mins
  • Departure Time :
    Acropolis Rock: Mon. - Sun. 8.00-20.00, Acropolis Museum: Mon. 8.00-16.00, Tue.-Sun. 8.00-20.00, Fri. 8.00-22.00
  • Departure Details :
    Acropolis Museum
  • Return Details :
    133 Leof. Vasilisis Amalias, Athina
  • Cancellation Policy :
    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Athens signature landmark, the Parthenon, continues to fascinate visitors. Discover stories from its construction by Pheidias to the removal of the Elgin marbles to London and Ottos near conversion of the monument in his royal residence.

This is a self-guided mobile tour provided by our tour-guide app. The tour is based on an award-winning storytelling concept and the fascinating narratives prepared by handpicked destination experts. Enjoy this multilingual tour by using your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet at your own pace, even if you are offline. The interactive map on your screen will guide you step by step to explore all the points of interest along your route. Each stop comes with a selection of signature stories, allowing you to tailor this experience to your personal interests and schedule.

*Ticket / entrance fee to the archaeological site or the Museum of the Acropolis is not included!

Know More about this tour

The Parthenon through the years invites you on a journey through space and time, and captivates you with the wealth of stories about Phidias, Pericles, Evliya Çelebi, Morosini, Lord Elgin, and King Otto. Each and every one of them defined how we see the temple and left their mark on the buildings stones and sculptures.

The Parthenon is endowed with architectural and sculptural wonders that impress the visitor; but nothing can compare to the fascinating stories associated with the temple and the people who built it, used it, and abused it. This tour presents the Parthenon through a tour of downtown Athens and offers a comprehensive storyline of its turbulent past.

Marvel at the never-fading beauty of the immortal gods of Mount Olympus who serenely observe you (and the ancient Athenians) from the frieze at the Acropolis Museum. Look up towards the Parthenon and remember the wonder felt by the Muslim traveler who saw before him the most magnificent mosque in the world. Stand on the top of Philopappos Hill and imagine the noise and smoke from the Venetian cannons that blew up the Parthenon. Stroll through Monastiraki and ponder whether the clock donated to the Athenians by Lord Elgin and erected in the middle of Hadrians Library was an adequate compensation for the brutal removal of the Parthenon marbles. Finally, enjoy the view of the Acropolis from the Greek Parliament and feel the excitement of the first king of Greece, Otto, as he surveyed the Parthenon daily from his palace.  

To take this self-guided tour you will need the app on your iOS or Android device.  


HIGHLIGHTS
  • In the east frieze witness the delivery of the peplos to clothe the statue of Athena. You are in good company; the gods of Olympus are also here.
  • Look at the block of the frieze created by the master sculptor Pheidias himself, depicting Theseus trying to restrain his runaway mount.
  • Hear the distant echo of the thunderbolt that struck the Propylaea and killed the Ottoman commander as he was about to bombard the lower city.
  • Explore the damage left behind by the saws of Lord Elgin as he tried to remove the unwieldy sculptures and frieze blocks from the Parthenon.
  • See the Parthenon and try to imagine what the Acropolis would look like if King Ottos plans to build his palace here had come to fruition.

Inclusions

Self-guided tour for your smartphone in English, Chinese and Greek

Offline content with offline interactive map and signature stories

Secure promo code to access the tour after downloading the app with no extra fees

Exclusions

Smartphone

App not available for Windows phones

Transportation to/from attractions

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Please note that this is an audio self-guided tour. No VR / AR is included, no physical guide will accompany you.

You must have an Android or iOS smartphone for this digital tour.

After booking, you will receive an email with your personal promo code and instructions to download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and unlock this tour.

The tour is yours to use at any moment you wish according to your schedule and also repeat any time.

Usage of headphones is recommended, in order to best enjoy this multimedia (audio, photos & text) self-guided tour.

Book per device to be used, not per participant.