Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPrivate Walking Tour: National Archaeological Museum
Visit one of the world's great museums, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens on this private walking tour. The museum houses the most important finds from Greece's archaeological sights. You will also pass many historical sites of Athens including the House of Parliament with the world famous Evzones.
Syntagma Metro station, where your tour begins contains many archaeological exhibits including ancient grave stones, an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, pottery, a 2,000-year old beehive and a mosaic from the 5th century AD.
See the House of Parliament, guarded by elite soldiers known as Evzones. The tomb of the Unknown soldier can be found at the front of the building.
Heading down El. Venizelos Street you will see the Numismatic museum comprising 400,000 coins from ancient Greek, Hellenic, Roman and Byzantine times. The building was once the home of the celebrated archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.
See three beautiful neoclassical buildings - The Academy of Sciences, the University and the Library all decorated with exquisite statues and sculptures. Taking the metro from Panepistimio Station to Victoria, you will walk to the National Archaeological Museum, the largest and most representative archaeological museum in Greece. You will be guided through the most interesting exhibits and have an opportunity to get acquainted with periods of Greek History and Art.
Private Walking Tour: National Archaeological Museum
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- March 21 (Good Friday)
- March 23 (Easter Sunday)
- March 25 (Greek Independence Day)
- May 01 (May Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 26 (Boxing Day)
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- Infants aged 12 years and under are free of charge
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- Athens Guide magazine
- Athens Map
- Private English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- During winter (November 1 to March 31) the latest starting time for tours will be 11:30am due to earlier closing times for archaeological sites and museums
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