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Greek Mythology Tour: Explore Gods & Heroes
5.0
19 Ratings
Athina
Explore Athens’ mythology with your family, visiting iconic sites like the Acropolis and Ancient Pnyx. Discover Greek gods and heroes in an engaging tour.
Explore Athens’ mythology with your family, visiting iconic sites like the Acropolis and Ancient Pnyx. Discover Greek gods and heroes in an engaging tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Acropolis of Athens - The guide will share fascinating stories about the history and legends of the gods and heroes, including the powerful Zeus, Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, Poseidon, the God of the Sea, Dionysus, the God of Wine, and many others. Through these timeless myths, visitors will explore the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of…
- Acropolis of Athens - The guide will share fascinating stories about the history and legends of the gods and heroes, including the powerful Zeus, Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, Poseidon, the God of the Sea, Dionysus, the God of Wine, and many others. Through these timeless myths, visitors will explore the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of drama; the splendid Propylaea; the sacred Erechtheion; the Temple of Athena Nike; and, of course, the magnificent Parthenon, arguably the world’s most iconic structure. This experience will captivate and engage everyone, both children and adults.
- Pnyx - Visitors will enjoy an interactive activity within the Hill of Pnyx, inspired by Ancient Athens.
What's Included
- Fun & educational activity material for kids
- Licensed guide
- Fun & educational activity material for kids
- Licensed guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
- Snacks
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
- Snacks
Additional Information
Join the adventure of discovering gods and heroes! This is a fantastic chance for families to delve into the authentic origins of Greek mythology through a distinctive activity tour. Participants will explore the city’s most important landmarks: the Acropolis (featuring the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the…
Join the adventure of discovering gods and heroes! This is a fantastic chance for families to delve into the authentic origins of Greek mythology through a distinctive activity tour. Participants will explore the city’s most important landmarks: the Acropolis (featuring the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion) and the Ancient Pnyx (the birthplace of democracy and a gathering place for nymphs and muses), all while enjoying an entertaining and educational experience about Greek gods and heroes!
- Please note that this tour is more suitable for children 5-11 years old. For older children we advise you to book the Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour
- Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
- Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.
- If you are entitled to free/reduced entrance fees please don’t forget to bring a valid identity card or passport.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable
- We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
Location
Makrigianni 9
Makrigianni
Your meeting point is at the exit of the Acropolis metro station.
The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS. If you get there by metro, follow the signs for the exit “Makriyani/Dionisiou Aeropagitou”.
It might be busy, so look for the guide with an Alternative Athens Sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Jet66768764398
Nov 30, 2025
Exceptional Private Tour Experience - Our experience was absolutely wonderful!
Marika, our guide at the Acropolis, was simply outstanding. She explained everything in a clear, engaging way, was very warm and patient with children, and made the whole visit truly special. Our daughter felt amazing during the tour and was fully engaged the entire time.
After that, we traveled with Andreas to the Temple of Poseidon. On the way, he shared many fascinating stories and legends, and our daughter was completely captivated by everything he told us. He also recommended a seaside restaurant where we had an excellent lunch right by the sea — a truly memorable experience.
Our driver, Vasilis, was extremely careful and professional. We always felt safe and comfortable during the entire day.
A wonderful team and a beautiful experience. Thank you all for making this day unforgettable for us!
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650devons
Aug 15, 2025
Great mythology tour with kids - Kat was our guide and she did a great job of connecting what the kids already knew to our walk and filling in so much information. This is a really interesting tour for some of the less mainstream myths and stories. She did such a great job at pacing us and being considerate to have our stopping points in shade or near spots where the kids could rest. It was so interesting to see the myths, the architecture and modern history all come together. Kat was really fantastic, energetic and fun. I would recommend this tour with her for families.
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570guilhemc
May 2, 2025
Family mythology with children - Beautiful visits to the Parthenon and Agora among others with Vassia, charming, learned and didactic, adapted to our little girl of 10 and ourselves
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Jpfj2023
May 17, 2023
Guided tours Athens - For this great WE of discovery of Athens, our travel agency had chosen "Alternative Athens" for guided tours and we confirm that this was an excellent choice! Thank you Elizabeth, Katerina and Leo for your dynamism and clarity of your French: we leave with many knowledge and anecdotes about the Acropolis and Mythology, urban planning and the life of the different neighborhoods of Athens, and the taste of the salty and sweet flavors of Greek cuisine.
Jean-Pierre and Sylvie F. (Paris)
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Sophiepm3314oa
May 2, 2023
Fantastic culinary walk - Beautiful culinary adventure in the main streets of Athens. The food was delicious and generous.
Haris our guide is very kind, considerate and explains perfectly what he presents to us. Perfect in every way, Efkharisto
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249florentc
Aug 26, 2021
Great. - Great culinary walk in Athens with Maroussa, who is a fantastic guide. The tastings were excellent, and Maroussa's explanations of Greek gastronomy, the history of Athens and Greece, the daily life of the Athenians were exciting.
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Ratatouille2138
Aug 7, 2021
A great tasting experience! - A very nice food tour with Josephine our guide of the day, speaking very well French but above all that made us discover addresses of Greek specialties simply exceptional.
The 4h visit is very very hearty so if you want to enjoy to the end a tip: do not eat breakfast.
It is rare that quantity and quality make good combination but there frankly the quality was at the rendezvous for all the products and dishes we tasted.
On the program tasting of loukoumades, bougatsa, baklava, ouzo, different olive oils, moussaka, gyros, etc.
On that day there were only 4 of us, as well as telling you that it was borderline a private tour and it was very appreciable. We went through different neighborhoods (monistiraki, plaka, shrinkri) but in the end we walk very little because the quarties are glued together.
Oneiro Milos is a Young Enterprise and I think it will continue as long as the quality of its visits, at least the one we made, was at the rendezvous.
Go ahead and watch!
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Karine
Jul 8, 2021
Very pleasant and interesting culinary walk! - Beautiful culinary discoveries while visiting the heart of Athens. Maroussa shares her enthusiasm for this beautiful city where it is so good to live and enjoy excellent Greek cuisine! Thank you very much Maroussa!
I highly recommend!
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Florine3005
May 15, 2021
Very interesting even if you know Athens fairly well - I know Athens fairly well but Maroussa surprised me! the choice of the places is very interesting and offers an overall vision of Greek gastronomy.
Maroussa also gives anecdotes, history points all along the tour and it makes sense to help us get to know the Greek way of thinking / living / eating better.
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Acjob
Sep 27, 2020
Superb activity to discover Athens - Food tour in French thanks to Maroussa, excellent guide who introduced us to the culinary specialties of Athens.
You can go with your eyes closed.
Thank you again Maroussa for your kindness.
Anne-Charlotte and Etienne
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