Smartphone audio tour for the Acropolis Museum
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Acropolis Museum with a fascinating audio tour on your phone and travel back in time to experience the glory of Classical Athens. During your walk, you will marvel at the spellbinding museum collection and gain insight into the life and rituals of ancient Athenians. Listening to a brilliantly tied narrative, you'll experience the architectural wonders of the Golden Age of Athens and admire some of the finest examples of ancient Greek art.
As you enter the museum, you’ll admire the impressive glass floor showcasing ruins of an ancient settlement buried below the building and gear yourself up for the first gallery. You’ll discover bygone wedding customs and ancient surgery practices as you gradually ascend to the next floor, where the exhibits will guide you through the riveting journey of the city’s transition to democracy. Weaving around monsters, heroes, gods and iconic representations of the human body, you’ll follow the evolution of ancient art fueled by an exciting storytelling concept.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the best-ranked museums in the world and delve into the world of Ancient Athens through an award-winning storytelling concept!
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Do this because
- Marvel the spellbinding museum collection at your own pace
- Gain insight into the life and rituals of ancient Athenians
- Admire the Caryatids and Parthenon's sculptural decoration
- Admire the modern design of one of the world’s top museums
Important to know
- Admission fees are not included in the price. Proceed to the Acropolis Museum ticket offices to purchase your entry ticket
- Please note that upon arrival, visitors go through a security check. To avoid delays, you are asked to avoid carrying large bags and luggage
- The audio tour can be used anytime, online or offline
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
- Kindly note that transportation is not provided and travelers will need to travel to/from the site on their own
- After booking, you will receive an email from the local supplier with further instructions on how to access your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- An Android or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- Please ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB)
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Self-guided audio tour in English for your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- Secure promo code to access the tour
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
What’s not included
- Entrance fee to the Acropolis Museum
- Live guide
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Smartphone or headphones
- Transport
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
Meeting point:
The self-guided audio tour starts in the entrance of the Acropolis Museum (15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street). The easiest way to get there is from the Acropolis metro station (Red Line). You will take the exit towards Makrigianni Street and walk up the road until you reach Dionysiou Areopagitou, the pedestrianized street that runs below the Acropolis hill. You’ll turn left and walk about 150 meters.
Provider
Clio Muse Tours
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