Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour | 4 hours

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Tour in English
2 Adults x $70.13
$140.26
Approx Total
$140.26
Tour in French
2 Adults x $70.13
$140.26
Approx Total
$140.26

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • Small group for an optimal experience
  • Expert certified guide
  • Fun ancient Athens map
  • Entry fees (we can pre-purchase for you)
  • Food or drinks
  • Transfer from/to meeting point

Overview

History & Myth meet in Athens! Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths! Enjoy a unique mythological tour, suitable for all ages, that will help you understand how Athens became the mythical city we know today.

Meeting points

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".

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Itinerary

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    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. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside.

    15 minutes

  • Acropolis

    The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the Theater of Dionysus,...), all unique masterpieces of ancient architecture, have influenced art and culture for many centuries and stand in harmony with their natural setting.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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    Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest. The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time.

    15 minutes

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    The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens.

    10 minutes

  • Erectheion

    The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence.

    10 minutes

  • Parthenon

    The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders.

    20 minutes

  • Ancient Agora of Athens

    The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.

    1 hour

  • Temple of Hephaestus

    The magnificent temple of Hephaestus, one of the best preserved ancient temples in the world, was the place of worship for two important deities for many merchants and shop owners of the Ancient Agora: god Hephaestus, protector of all metallurgists, and goddess Athena Ergani, protecting all potters and the cottage industries.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Free Cancellation

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Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide, Sophia, was very lovely and informative. The tour was excellent, extremely in depth and interesting. The experience was well worth it and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek mythology.

Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide, Sophia, was very lovely and informative. The tour was excellent, extremely in depth and interesting. The experience was well worth it and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek mythology.

Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide, Sophia, was very lovely and informative. The tour was excellent, extremely in depth and interesting. The experience was well worth it and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek mythology.

Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide, Sophia, was very lovely and informative. The tour was excellent, extremely in depth and interesting. The experience was well worth it and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek mythology.

Highly recommended

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide, Sophia, was very lovely and informative. The tour was excellent, extremely in depth and interesting. The experience was well worth it and I highly recommend it to those who are interested in Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek mythology.

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