Private Athens Highlights and Mythological Tour
4 h
Private
About this activity
If there’s one landmark you should visit in Athens, it’s the Acropolis. But why not do it in an original and fun way, by discovering the myths surrounding the major monuments of the Ancient City?
From the birth of the glorious city, through its Golden Age all the way to its downfall to the Spartan armies, this unconventional city tour will reveal the wonderful stories of Greek mythology, but also their true meaning and the historical facts behind them. You will visit all the most emblematic sites of Ancient Athens, but also less known ones, rarely visited by tourists, yet which hide marvelous treasures.
Explore all the major landmarks of ancient Athens in 4 hours. Learn about Greek Gods and Heroes and discover what really hides behind the universal myths. Understand the Ancient Greek society and what made Athens one of the greatest cities of the world and a beacon of civilization. Enjoy spectacular views and discover hidden ancient corners.
Sites visited: The Acropolis (Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Erechtheion, Sanctuary of Asclepius), Olympian Zeus Temple, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus.
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From the birth of the glorious city, through its Golden Age all the way to its downfall to the Spartan armies, this unconventional city tour will reveal the wonderful stories of Greek mythology, but also their true meaning and the historical facts behind them. You will visit all the most emblematic sites of Ancient Athens, but also less known ones, rarely visited by tourists, yet which hide marvelous treasures.
Explore all the major landmarks of ancient Athens in 4 hours. Learn about Greek Gods and Heroes and discover what really hides behind the universal myths. Understand the Ancient Greek society and what made Athens one of the greatest cities of the world and a beacon of civilization. Enjoy spectacular views and discover hidden ancient corners.
Sites visited: The Acropolis (Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Erechtheion, Sanctuary of Asclepius), Olympian Zeus Temple, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus.
Included
- Private walking tour
- Professional guide
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Free entrance on the sites: Young people, under the age of 18, after demonstrating the Identity Card or passport to confirm the age
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
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