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Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Tour

Akrotiri archaeological site ruins with ancient frescoes on a guided tour in Santorini, Greece.
Akrotiri archaeological site ruins with ancient frescoes on a guided tour in Santorini, Greece.
Akrotiri archaeological site ruins with ancient frescoes on a guided tour in Santorini, Greece.
Akrotiri archaeological site ruins with ancient frescoes and structures, Santorini guided tour.

Explore the lives lived by the ancient civilization of Santorini as you walk through Akrotiri with a professional guide!

Highlights

  • Explore the prehistoric city of Akrotiri with a licensed English-speaking archaeologist who will be your tour guide.

  • Learn more about the ancient civilisation of Santorini and get an insight into how they were ahead of their time.

  • Marvel at the buildings that sustained the volcanic eruption that destroyed the Minoan settlement of Akrotiri.

  • Wander this 3,500-year-old town and gaze at the beautiful pottery, the streets, two and three-story houses ahead of their time.

  • At the end of your guided-tour, explore the town at your own pace.

Inclusions

  • Licensed English-speaking archaeologist guide

Exclusions

  • Entry ticket to the archeological site

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Travel back to a time that was as you explore the pre-historic city of Akrotiri. This city faced massive devastation in 1650BC due to a catastrophic tsunami and volcanic eruptions. The settlements here were destroyed by the ruins remain. Explore the streets of Akrotiri and get an insight into the lives lived by the civilization of Santorini.

Meet your tour guide, a licensed English-speaking archaeologist, who will guide you through this town and tell you more about the settlements that once lived here. Gander at the ancient ruins of art and pottery created way ahead of their time. Marvel at the buildings that have battled against the passage of time and stand tall till today.

After your guided tour ends, you are free to explore this town by yourself at your pace. Also, do not shy away from trying out local delicacies from restaurants nearby to complete your trip to this pre-historic city!

Important Information

  • Suitable for wheelchairs

Timings

  • Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri: 11am
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at the entrance of the Museum Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri.

  • Address: Akrotiri, Thera 847 00, Greece.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

By Car

  • If you're driving to the meeting point, take Athanasias Athanasiou Martinou from Akrotiri city.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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