Mythology Tour of Athens & the Acropolis with a Private Expert Licensed Guide

Duration2h

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LanguagesGerman, Greek, English, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

The Mythological world inhabited by the Ancient Greeks was not one of the fairytales, but one filled with a pantheon of real Gods, who it was possible to talk to, summon up, or just meet by chance when they visited the mortal world.

Bad or good decisions could lead to punishments like transformation into animals, or bestow fortune such as victory in battle. Multi-headed Hydras inhabited lakes, Centaurs lived in dark mountain caves, Griffins flew the skies, and the islands surrounding Athens were full of beasts with special powers, from Minotaur's and Sirens. No wonder the mythology of the ancient world formed part of everyday life for local Athenians who carved these beliefs into every monument for us to see today.

Flexible booking options are also available to let you include: Acropolis Admission Tickets; A tour at the 'Golden-Light-Hour'; Traditional Food Tasting (lunch equivalent); or an Extended Tour of either the Acropolis Museum or Ancient Agora. Fully Family Friendly!

Options

MYTHOLOGY + Food

MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your guided tour starts at Hadrian’s Arch & the Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered), before entering the Acropolis.
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost).

TRADITIONAL FOOD TASTING: At several local eateries, sample a variety foods including your choice of dish (equivalent to lunch. Vegetarian available).
Duration: 3 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish

MYTHOLOGY + Golden Hour

MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your guided tour starts at Hadrian’s Arch & the Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered), before entering the Acropolis.
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)
GOLDEN HOUR TOUR: Experience the Acropolis in the famous Magical light of the 'Golden-Hour'
Duration: 2 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

MYTHOLOGY

MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your guided tour starts at Hadrian’s Arch & the Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered), before entering the Acropolis.
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Acropolis tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)

Duration: 2 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

MYTHOLOGY + Extended

MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your guided tour starts at Hadrian’s Arch & the Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered), before entering the Acropolis.
EXTENDED TOUR: After the Acropolis your tour will be extend to include either the Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Plaka, or Temple of Zeus
ADMISSION NOT INCLUDED: Admission tickets are not included. We can purchase these on request after booking (extra cost)
Duration: 3 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

MYTHOLOGY + Admission

MYTHOLOGY TOUR: Your guided tour starts at Hadrian’s Arch & the Temple of Olympian Zeus (not entered), before entering the Acropolis.
SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS INCLUDED: Tickets and their cost for the Acropolis Archaeological Site are included. Your guide will have them ready.
Duration: 2 hours
YOUR GUIDE: Our guides are Exclusively State Licensed Archaeological Experts with years of experience, and most holding advanced degrees.
FULLY PRIVATE TOUR: Your tour is fully private from start to finish.

What's included

FULLY PRIVATE TOUR. Only your group is guided exclusively from start to finish
GUIDED MYTHOLOGY TOUR including the Acropolis & Parthenon with a Licensed Archaeologist
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPERT GUIDES. All are fully Accredited State Licensed Official Archaeologists
ACROPOLIS ADMISSION. are ONLY included If choosing the option 'MYTHOLOGY + Admission'
WHISPER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM is included for groups of 6 or more

Archaeological Site Entrance Tickets & Cost (can be organized on reqest after booking - extra cost)

What to expect

Temple of Olympian Zeus
15m

MEETING OUR GUIDE. Your guide will be waiting at the Arch of Hadrian to meet you at your chosen time which is opposite the impressive Temple of Zeus (not entered) and you will start with the stories & myths surrounding Zeus and his influence on the citizens of Athens.

Dedicated to Zeus head of the Olympian Gods, this colossal Temple pre-dates the Acropolis and is the largest ever constructed and home to one of the wonders of the ancient world; a gigantic statue of Zeus seated on a throne over 12 meters tall and encrusted with gold, ivory & Jewels. At the golden sandals of the god sat an olive oil reservoir that reflected on the statue making it appear that the god would rise up and lift of the temple roof. One can only imagine the impact it had on the visitors of the day over 2500 years before!
Acropolis
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Most sacred site of Ancient Greece and crowned by the pinnacle of Classical Greece, the Parthenon which was richly decorated with the struggles of the gods, and the focus of the largest Athenian celebrations to the Goddess Athena. A short distance away lies the Erechtheion Temple, dedicated to both the God Poseidon and Goddess Athena who battled for the patronage of Athens.

Learn of their competition, uncover the riddles of the Parthenon, the events behind the myths and the relevance of these monuments both then and now in the lives of Athenians.
Acropolis
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ENDING YOUR TOUR. Your guide will end your tour at the Acropolis where you can continue longer on your own or enjoy the sights of the City!
Acropolis
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OPTION TO INCLUDE ACROPOLIS TICKETS
If you have selected this booking option, your guide will have your dated and timed entry tickets ready for you. You need do nothing more.
Athens
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ADDITIONAL BOOKING OPTION:
ACROPOLIS 'GOLDEN-HOUR'.
A shorter 90 Minute Private Tour focusing on the special sunlight effects on the Acropolis during the afternoon hours.
Athens
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ADDITIONAL BOOKING OPTIONS:
MYTHOLOGY TAILORED 3hr.
If choosing this option your tour still includes the Acropolis but is extended to include a visit to one other site of your choice: a) The Ancient Agora Archaeological Site. The epicentre of Ancient Greek life in the city, this is where the Athenians came to meet, trade and discuss the politics of the day; where Philosophers such as Plato spoke, where democracy itself was founded by the citizens and where many of the most important temples and dedications to the gods were made; b) the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest Greek Temple of the Ancient world which was home to one of the wonders of the Ancient World; c) The Acropolis Museum, a state of the Art museum built to house the best of the finds from the nearby Acropolis along with various models, interactive exhibits and masterpieces of clasical Greece; d) The Plaka Neighbourhood, which is a mix of ancient and new, from 1000 year old Byzantine churches to charming local markets.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MEETING POINT: Our guide will see you at Hadrian's Arch. She will have a sign with the name of the lead traveler written.

End point

Your tour may end in the Acropolis so you can continue to enjoy the views.

If selecting the option including the Plaka or another site, then your tour will end at this location

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ADMISSION TICKETS: Are included ONLY when selecting the 'MYTHOLOGY + Admission' option. For all other options we can still have skip-the-line tickets for you by request (to our email. Extra cost), or you can buy your own tickets directly. If you have booked an option other than the one including tickets and we have received no written request from you to buy them, then we expect that you will turn up with your own tickets for the appropriate date and time slot.
FAMILY FRIENDLY. Our Guides are highly experienced with all ages and multigenerational families and will adapt accordingly to any level to keep the most interest and engagement for your entire group
BOOKING OPTIONS: Flexible booking options are also available to let you include: Acropolis Admission Tickets; A tour at the 'Golden-Light-Hour'; Traditional Food Tasting (lunch equivalent); or an Extended Tour of either the Acropolis Museum or Ancient Agora (your choice). We can also tailor your tour further on request

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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