Historical Athens: Discover The Landmarks & Myths In Our Unique Tour
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1,814 Ratings
Athina

The lines of reality and legend converge in Athens! Explore the illustrious landmarks of Athens and the myths associated with them! Partake in an unparalleled mythological journey, apt for all ages, that elucidates how Athens evolved into the legendary city it is today.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World.
What's Included
  • Expert licensed guide
  • Fun ancient Athens map
What's Not Included
  • Entry fees (we can pre-purchase for you)
  • Food or drinks
  • Transfer from/to meeting point
Additional Information
  • We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
  • Small group tour
  • ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
  • Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
  • Entry fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable
Location
Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate)
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias
Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roam17323936303
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent Tour - Excellent tour; Elena (sp? she stated it translates to Helen in English) was amazing. Her English was very easy to understand, she had an excellent sense of humor and was very knowledgeable. There was a mix up with an entrance ticket (our fault) but they were very accommodating and ensured that everything went smoothly. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Elena as your guide.
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John
Mar 31, 2024
Best tour guide we’ve ever had - University level lecturer with a deep knowledge of both Greek mythology and all the shady spots to stop and tell a story along the way. Highly recommend.
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E4682dejohnn
Mar 31, 2024
Great Guide and Tour - Our guide, Yasonis, was very knowledgeable and tied the mythology into the political, economic and cultural activities of the times. He was very enthusiastic and very good about encouraging questions - especially from the kids on the tour. His English is very good and he made the tour a great experience.
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Tela_g
Mar 28, 2024
Amazing your!! - Our guide, Georgina, is brilliant! She gave us so much mythological and factual information! What an incredible learning experience! This tour was well organized and gave ample opportunity for pictures, questions, and small rest periods when needed. Once again, Georgina made the experience even better with her knowledge and expertise!
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Haley_c
Mar 28, 2024
Mythology and New Friends! - Our tour guide, Demi, was excellent and we had a wonderful experience on our tour! She shared captivating stories about the mythology behind the figures associated with the historical sites we were at and did a great job at making the group interactive, which I enjoy! She was very knowledgable about the sites and maneuvered our group well through the crowds - especially at the Acropolis, it’s packed. We felt the tour did a great job of taking us to the most important historical sites - we only added a couple more spots on our own time. After the tour, Demi provided great recommendations for areas to visit and restaurants to try. We went to her recommended spot for lunch with another couple we met on the tour and had a blast!
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Joshua_e
Mar 27, 2024
Wonderful tour of amazing sights in Athens! - Elleni was a great guide, bringing just the right amount of history, myth, and impact to the sights. She kept the mythology kid-friendly. The Acropolis came to life with her descriptions and she was great to include the children in the discussions. highly recommend.
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Mary_b
Mar 22, 2024
Great way to see the main sites - Knowledgeable guide put a humorous twist on Greek mythology. Entertaining and educational, it was a great way to learn about all the main sites during a relaxed walking tour.
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Kelly_f
Mar 20, 2024
Great intro to Athens sites! - Fabulous day!!! What a great way to see and learn about the history and mythology surrounding ancient Athens! Our guide was very knowledgeable. Thanks for a great morning!!!
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Chelsea_s
Mar 27, 2024
Informative but More Walking than You'd Think - This tour was a lot of fun, but a lot of walking. I know it is a walking tour, but expect your feet to hurt by the end of the day, especially because the end point is kind of farther than you'd think. The information was good and our guide was great! She was so sweet.
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Carey_b
Mar 29, 2024
Beware do not book!!!!!!! I was scammed - Please don’t not buy this tour! Stay away at all costs. You have to purchase tickets to different sites ahead of time. I tried to do so repeatedly and have all of the proof on what’s app. I spoke to three different people from Viator that would only send me the link to buy tickets but would/could not help me purchase. There was an error code and it wouldn’t work. I even sent them screenshots and asked to please cancel bc I couldn’t take a 30 minute taxi and not have tickets. They only said they’d request a refund for me. That was denied. I ended up going on my own and it was still much better than being dragged around for 4 hours. Not worth the money or headache. Awful customer service!!!!
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