South Slope of Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Audiovisual Tour with 3D Models
Do this because
- Discover the place where theatrical art was born
- Explore an ancient medical sanctuary
- Get to know Dionysos and Asklepios, the ancient gods of joy and health
- Take a promenade, following ancient routes
What to expect
Enjoy one of the most beautiful walks in Athens and discover two significant ancient sanctuaries, one of the god Dionysos and the other of the god Asklepios.
Sit in the stands of the oldest theatre in ancient Greece, where the theatrical plays of the great tragic and comic poets were performed for the first time. Discover the most famous Conservatory of ancient Athens, sponsored by the wealthy Herodes Atticus, which still hosts cultural events.
The 3D representations of the Culture App will take you to an era when Athens was the cultural and intellectual centre of the ancient world. Aim the mobile camera at the monument and reveal its name with Augmented Reality (AR) technology. Listen or read its history and watch how the destroyed monument appears on your phone's screen in its original form, in 3D models and 360 panoramic views. The most important monuments come to life in front of you in their original form only with a button touch.
Important to know
- After booking, you will receive an email from the tour provider (Culture App) with instructions on how to download the content. After activation the product becomes non-refundable
- Internet access is required to use our tours effectively
- Download the content of the tour while on Wi-Fi prior to your visit unless you have sufficient data
- Smartphones should be fully charged
- The place is wheelchair accessible
- Wearing a sun hat during the summer months is recommended
- Close Dates: 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, 25 December, 26 December
- Free admission days: 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days), 28 October, Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st
- Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended
What’s included
Identification of the monuments with the Augmented Reality (AR) technology
3D models for 11 monuments
360 panoramic views from 12 monuments
Related stories for 6 monuments
Downloadable APP
Multilingual guide
What’s not included
Smartphone or headsets
Guide services
Entrance fees
Transportation
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
South Slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, Greece
Meeting point:
This self-guided tour has no meeting point. The easiest way to reach the archaeological site is by metro. Take the RED line and get off at the Acropolis metro station. A 3-minute walk will get you to the southeast entrance of the Acropolis Archaeological site, also known as the Dionysus Theater entrance
Provider
Culture App
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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