Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour
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.
Inclusions
- Expert licensed guide
- Fun ancient Athens map
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St. Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St. Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if minimum is not met. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 18 for age confirmation
- Near public transportation
- Strollers are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
- It is recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen in summer months (June to Sept)
- Most travelers can participate
- As this is a walking tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Krista_S
April 2022
Magdalena was our guide and she was really phenomenal and told us a lot of stories about the myths. The tour was a pleasure!!
Magdalena was our guide and she was really phenomenal and told us a lot of stories about the myths. The tour was a pleasure!!B9689NVeileent
May 2022
Our guide was so sweet and knowledgeable. We had so many questions and she answered every one! It was the perfect way to see all of the beauty at the ruins and leave us wanting more.
Our guide was so sweet and knowledgeable. We had so many questions and she answered every one! It was the perfect way to see all of the beauty at the ruins and leave us wanting more.Stephani_F
May 2022
The tour was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide was very nice, very knowledgeable, and funny as well! I am so glad we did the mythological tour rather than a regular tour. It was lovely to hear the myth followed by fact, it made it very interesting!
The tour was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide was very nice, very knowledgeable, and funny as well! I am so glad we did the mythological tour rather than a regular tour. It was lovely to hear the myth followed by fact, it made it very interesting!Antony_W
May 2022
This a packed 4 hours, there is a lot of information, drinking from a fire hose is the expression that comes to mind so be prepared. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, the tour was very interesting. It is 4 hours of walking and being on your feet so bring comfortable shoes, some in o...
This a packed 4 hours, there is a lot of information, drinking from a fire hose is the expression that comes to mind so be prepared. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful, the tour was very interesting. It is 4 hours of walking and being on your feet so bring comfortable shoes, some in our group did not even though the tour blurb does suggest this. I would recommend this as a very detailed overview of the key Athens sites.Tessa_R
May 2022
Had a great time on this tour, tour guide was lovely and provided so much information as well as insight into the city and culture. Perfect if you enjoy Greek mythology! You get to explore sights very early and get a first look around Athens before the crowds. Luckily went on a day that wasn’t to...
Had a great time on this tour, tour guide was lovely and provided so much information as well as insight into the city and culture. Perfect if you enjoy Greek mythology! You get to explore sights very early and get a first look around Athens before the crowds. Luckily went on a day that wasn’t too hot so had an amazing time but would definitely recommend a hat and sun cream if the sun is out as the tour is all outdoors. Thank you!Jose_N
May 2022
We loved the experience, the guide was very knowledgeable. Beautiful places we visited. I would greatly recommend it.
We loved the experience, the guide was very knowledgeable. Beautiful places we visited. I would greatly recommend it.