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Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour

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Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour
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icon4 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
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Overview

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and the Olympian Zeus Temple and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.
  • Tour of Athens' ancient landmarks and the myths and legends that surround them
  • Visit magnificent structures like the Acropolis and the Olympian Zeus Temple
  • Listen to captivating tales that combine myth, legend and history
  • Gain valuable insight into the culture of ancient and modern Greece from your expert guide
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Departure Point

Athens 105 57, Greece

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Return Details

Adrianou 24, Athina 105 55, Greece
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Strollers are not allowed at the Acropolis
  • It is recommended to wear a hat and sunscreen in summer months (June to Sept)
  • Near public transportation
  • As this is a walking tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Alternative Athens

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour?
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The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour?
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The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour?
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The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour?
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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What is the maximum group size during Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing as there is a lot of walking." See review
  • "It was very hot in August so don't forget to bring water and hats!" See review
  • "My recommendation is don't go at the mid day - it is both hot and crowded then." See review

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Fun way to see the historical sites of Athens
Suzanne_V
, Jun 2021
Not knowing much about Greek Mythology, I figured this would be a fun way to see the sights in Athens. I was right! Our tour guide was fabulous. She was informative and entertaining. We got to see all the major sites and I certainly had a much better understanding of the Greek Gods and why they played such an important part history, by the time we finished. LOTS of walking, but our guide was good at breaking it up in to small sections. I don't usually wear a hat, but brought one with me because lots of reviews said it was a good idea. Didn't need it in the am, but was very happy to have that wide brim by mid-day at the top of the Acropolis.
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Amazing experience
Melissa_G
, Jun 2021
This was an amazing experience! Our guide is so knowledgeable on myths and architecture and the mythological relevance and meaning of the architecture. My husband is an architect and she nailed all of the terminology. We didn't know how the myths had such an influence and our guide kept us engaged the entire time. She was thoughtful of letting our group have good amounts of time for photo ops and rest time to get drinks, use restroom and rest to enjoy the views. We saw other tours going on but her microphone to our audio guide earpieces allowed the 11 of us to keep a distance from the others but to hear absolutely everything she was saying. I think other tour groups were jealous, lol. There's so much to see, we couldn't have imagined not taking a tour. And, we couldn't have imagined not taking THIS tour!
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Great experience!
Sutton
, Jun 2021
Tour included most everything we wanted to see in Athens. Group was small and the guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and her English was understandable! I am glad this itinerary didn’t include the acropolis museum because we could go on our own later and spend as much or as little time as we wanted. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Fun day
Regina_P
, May 2021
Fun experience! Good guide, the right length. Gave a different perspective on the sites. Would have liked a historical/mythological combo tour more though!
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A Whirlwind Tour of Classical Greek History
James
, May 2021
An excellent way to see another layer of Athens and the ancient history that is present everywhere you look. The interplay between the ancient Greek's religious beliefs, myths, and their relationship with themselves and the physical world came out in the stories. It is a wonder how the Gods' escapades came to be and how anything positive came out from their foul deeds. I felt myself revisiting the Greek tragedies of high school, the original purpose and actions surrounding the buildings, and then considering their influence on the modern world.
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Interesting
Gwen_G
, Oct 2020
Kostas was friendly, knowledgable and an excellent tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Only dropped a star because the top of the Acropolis was closed on the day of the tour and we had to return the next day...
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excellent guide and tour!
Lindsay_Y
, Oct 2020
great tour! we got lucky and my husband and I were the only two people to sign up for the tour, so we ended up getting a private tour! you get a great mix of mythology and history that helps bring the ancient city of Athens alive. wear good walking shoes, you'll do a lot! but plenty of breaks along the way, so nothing too strenuous. highly recommend this tour!
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Fantastic tour with Vassiya.
Carolyn_B
, Oct 2020
Excellent tour with Vassiya. My teenage son also very much enjoyed the tour. Numerous and funny stories about those naughty Greek gods.
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Nice experience
AnnaChristina_F
, Oct 2020
Very nice experience! Good and informative guide. If you want to hear about the myths while visiting the sights, this is the tour to go on!
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Amazing and informative
Ashlie_H
, Sep 2020
Excellent tour! I love the combination of mythology and history. Our guide was excellent. Highly recommended!
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