Newly-introduced private tours of Greece's famous Acropolis spark outrage


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Private group visits to the Acropolis will be held outside of normal opening hours. — AFP

The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for €5,000 (RM25,387), setting off protests from the site’s guards.

According to the official website of the culture ministry unit that manages the hilltop site, these group visits will be held outside of normal opening hours and are limited to a maximum of five people each.

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