Skip-the-lines and see Athens’ most important landmarks in 4 hours, learning all about the myths behind them. Visit the majestic Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Ancient Agora and find out their connection to the Greek gods and goddesses!

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, French

Highlights

Learn the myths behind the ancient sites of Athens
Visit the world-famous Acropolis with a licensed guide
Discover more about society in Ancient Greece, and why Athens became the center of the world
Enjoy spectacular views of Athens
Discover hidden ancient corners

Full description

Travel back in time to Ancient Greece, and discover the greatest landmarks of Athens. Hear the myths behind some of the city’s most significant landmarks. Meet your guide at the main entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus next to the Acropolis. Hear about the birth of the glorious city, through to its Golden Age and its downfall to the Spartan armies. Listen to stories from Greek mythology, and uncover their true meaning and historic facts. Visit all the most emblematic sites of the ancient city, as well as less well known attractions. Suitable for all ages, the tour will help you understand how Athens became the mythical city we know today. Visit landmarks, such as the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, and Temple of Athena Nike. See the ruins of the Temple of Erechtheion and Sanctuary of Asclepius. Go to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, learn the functions of the Agora and visit the Temple of Hephaestus.

Includes

Wireless Tour Guide Systems will be provided. Receivers are thoroughly sanitized between use and all earpieces are single-use.
Expert, licensed guide trained in storytelling techniques
Fun ancient Athens map

Entrance fees (€30 per adult)
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Baby strollers

Know before you go

Please wear comfortable shoes as the route covered involves uneven terrain
Strollers are not allowed at the Acropolis
People under 18 should have an ID card or passport for age confirmation

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 214 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Our guide was Bianca and I hope who ever books the myths and philosophers tour is as lucky as we were. She was extremely knowledgeable about philosophy and myths but also about Greece as a whole. We arrived to the amazing city of Athens the same day as our tour. Due to our jet lag my group was a bit tired but Bianca’s love for her city gave us the jolt of energy we needed! I HIGHLY recommend this tour!

May 11, 2022

Very interesting tour - got to see a lot of the archaeological sites. The Mythology stories were also very interesting and made for a good back drop / narrative. Was a little frustrated that entrance to the sites was extra, so the total for 1 morning was €80 each. We still had fun and the tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable but not sure we'd want to spend that much again for a half day walking tour.

May 10, 2022

I enjoyed this tour immensely. I thought 4 hours may feel quite long but time flies when your having fun. I enjoyed hearing all the different stories of Greek mythology. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour went at a nice pace with time given to look around ourselves too and opportunities to rest

April 26, 2022

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