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National Archaeological Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide

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Athens, Greece
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

In the company of your Licensed Professional guide dedicated to your group alone, delve into 5000 years of one of the world's great civilizations as many of its cornerstones and highlights are brought to life before your eyes.

Recognized as one of the greatest of the world’s museums its exhibits contain the largest collection from Greek antiquity with unmissable and seminal pieces from the Gold 'Deathmask of Agamemnon', leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war, to the 2000-year-old 'Antikithera mechanism' and worlds first computer; the Cup of Nestor referred to in Homer's Iliad, to the 'Ring of Theseus' to Masterpieces of sculpture such as the statues of Aphrodite & Poseidon each with stories to tell.

This is a hugely informative & fascinating tour to include in any itinerary.

What's Included

  • FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
  • Whisper Communication System for groups of 6 or more
  • Admission tickets (unless selecting the option 'without admission')
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    Meeting Location

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    28is Oktovriou 44
    Athina 106 82, Greece

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    National Archaeological Museum

    MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting for you at the museum's main entrance & she will have a sign with your name written.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    National Archaeological Museum

    TOURING THE MUSEUM. Established in 1829 & in a newly renovated Neoclassic building, this is the pre-eminent Archaeological Museum in Greece which houses the pick of Greece’s Archaeological treasures uncovered over the past centuries. Consequently, you will be treated to many of the most unique and amazing masterpieces ever produced. Permanent displays include bronzes such as the famous charioteer, the Antikythera mechanism and first working computer produced by the ancient Greeks 1000 years before anything similar, the Mycenean gold & jewellery horde from the tombs of Agamemnon in the citadel in Mycenae, and countless others.Our expert guides are fully Licenced Official Archaeological guides and recognized experienced Experts who will take you through all these highlights. They are also wonderful communicators & will naturally adapt things to any level of knowledge so if you are a visiting History Professor or just want the photo highlights, your tour will flow accordingly.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the National Archaeological Museum Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide?

    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 (EET). 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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    Activity code: C-10172P78

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
    • Whisper Communication System for groups of 6 or more
    • Admission tickets (unless selecting the option 'without admission')
    • ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
    • 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of the National Archaeological Museum with a Licensed Official Expert

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • 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
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • MEETING POINT: Our guide will see you at the main entrance to the Museum at your chosen time. She will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written
    • WHEELCHAIR USERS. For wheelchair users it is necessary to have an able-bodied person accompanying. Please let us know after booking as there are various measures we can take to make the tour most easy.

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