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Acropolis Tours and Tickets

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Ancient Greece had an acropolis, settlements built on elevated ground, often a hill with steep sides, often used for defense. With its sacred springs and its role as a religious sanctuary, the Acropolis also had spiritual significance.

Ancient Athens and other classical cities grew from the Acropolis. As a result, they are sometimes prominent landmarks in modern cities with ancient pasts, such as Athens. One well-known Acropolis is the Acropolis of Athens, located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and containing the Parthenon. Despite being primarily associated with the Greek cities Athens, Argos (with Larissa), Thebes (with Camera), and Corinth (with its Acrocorinth), the Acropolis can also be applied to many other citadels including Rome, Jerusalem, Celtic Bratislava, many in Asia Minor, and even Castle Rock in Edinburgh. Ireland's Rock of Cashel is a good example.

Archaeologists and historians also use the term acropolis to describe hilltop settlements found in the Castro culture of Northwestern Iberia. It is no surprise that the Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous examples of this phenomenon because of its historical association and the buildings that have been constructed there (such as the Parthenon). The Acropolis of Athens achieved its form in the fifth century BC and is currently an archeological site.

Despite its origin on the mainland of Greece, the acropolis model quickly spread to Greek colonies like the Dorian Lato on Crete during the Archaic Period. "American Acropolis" refers to the ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano's Great Stone Church in California, United States. High citadels or alcázars are known by many names around the world, often reinforcing a naturally strong location.

There are many small rural villages in Central Italy that cluster at the foot of a fortified habitation called La Rocca of the village. The term acropolis is also used to refer to overlapping structures like plazas and pyramids central to many Maya cities like Tikal and Copán.

Athens Acropolis

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Choose between a standard entrance ticket and a multi-attraction ticket that includes access to other sites.
Admission lines can take up to two hours in peak summer, so it's best to book ahead.
The Acropolis provides little shade—bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water if visiting in the summer months.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven ground.
Most areas of the archaeological site are wheelchair accessible; an elevator is located on the northwest side.

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Join a small group to enjoy a detailed walking tour of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.

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Walk with your guide through Greek architecture, mythology, and history as they stroll between sites in and around the Acropolis rock.

Complete your visit to the Acropolis, and then head to the Acropolis Museum to enjoy its impressive array of artifacts and its stunning architecture.

See the excavations as you walk on the Museum's unique layout.

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Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an expert guide, discover the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and visit world-famous monuments including the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike. Absorb jaw-dropping views of Athens from the acropolis’ summit, and learn about the evocative ruins. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the New Acropolis Museum, where glass floors reveal excavation sites. Entrance fees not included.
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