Historical Athens: Discover The Landmarks & Myths In Our Unique Tour
4.8
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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Rosita_m
May 29, 2024
Fascinating and Inspiring Tour With An Amazing Guide!! - Our Guide, Alex (Aslanidid) was OUTSTANDING and a wonderful person!!! He is extremely knowledgeable about Greek history, phylosophy and culture. He demonstrates great passion for his job and made our Tour come alive with his fascinating lecture and visual enhancements through his Ipad. Alex captivated our attention and enriched our Tour by also demonstrating the impact Greece had on the world in terms of establishing a foundation for Democracy, Theature, Science, Phylosophy, Sports and Classical Arts. He inspired me and others to want to learn more about Greek history and phylosophy.
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Sean_p
May 29, 2024
Worthy - Had a great experience, very informative, our guide Maria was amazing and knew her history which is very inspiring.
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U2451ziering
May 28, 2024
Great tour! - Our tour guide did a great job sharing stories of greek mythology and history to make the sites on the acropolis more meaningful.
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Oksana_s
May 28, 2024
Wonderful tour, extremely nice guide Angelika - The entire tour with myths was very interesting and well done. The guide was knowledgeable with great English. She had lots of patience and was very pleasant.
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Tellst58
May 27, 2024
Jason was awesome! - Jason was great! He was nice, funny and very knowledgeable about everything we visited on this tour. The whole experience was perfect.
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Michelle_l
May 25, 2024
Athens Best Walking Tour - Celebrating our 20yr wedding anniversary and Athens was our 1st stop of our 3wk trip. Athena was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable and patient-She answered our questions and offered recommendations-We loved this walking tour and a must do tour if you are visiting Athens
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Nathalie_t
May 23, 2024
Great tour- bring snacks! - Fantastic tour! Easy to find the meeting spot, and well thought out. I definitely recommend having Alternative Athens but your tickets in advance so you don’t have anything to worry about. It a lot of walking and standing, often in heat, so water and a snack in your bag is advised. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable, and she navigated the craziness of the Acropolis with ease. We loved this experience.
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Jack_b
May 23, 2024
Great mythology lesson and sights - If you like mythology, this tour is for you. However, it is very detailed so be ready to hear many stories if that’s what you like. You get to see numerous sites.
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Jennys
May 25, 2024
A snapshot of Ancient Greece - This tour was a great way to sample some of the most important historical features of Ancient Greece. Thanos was an excellent guide for our small group with personal anecdotes and academic summaries of what and where we visited.
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Inspire36411528293
May 25, 2024
Stunning Architectural Heritage a must but check and double check what you pay for! - Unfortunately it was not made clear at the time of purchase that the price paid for the tour did not include entry to the Acropolis! That highlight had to be purchased as an extra on sight at the time causing considerable concern as we missed our time slot on the tour.. Also the length of the tour was too long in the heat of the day with no rest stops or refreshment stops along the way
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