Olympic Legacy Private Tour in Athens

Begin your adventure in the town of Marathon, where the legendary Marathon race began. The museum showcases the history and significance of the Marathon, honoring the ancient Greek athlete Pheidippides and the modern Olympic Marathon. Explore the artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most famous sporting events.

A short drive away, we’ll visit the Tymvos, the monumental burial site of the fallen Athenian soldiers who fought in the famous Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The tomb is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this historic battle and its influence on the Olympic ideals of courage and perseverance.

Continuing on, we’ll pass through the impressive OAKA (Olympic Athletic Center of Athens), the venue that hosted the 2004 Olympic Games. Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the stadium complex is an architectural marvel. Experience the grandeur of the Olympic Games in Athens, and take in the scale and beauty of the site, which remains a key symbol of Greece’s modern Olympic history.

Our next stop is the Olympic Museum located inside the luxurious Golden Hall Mall. Here, you'll be immersed in the rich history of the Games through exhibits featuring memorabilia, athlete profiles, and the evolution of the Olympic Movement. The museum welcomes visitors to the modern ark of Olympism in Greece: The Museum that hosts the authentic spirit of the Olympic Games and the unimpaired values of Olympic Education from its birth to date.

The grand finale of our Olympic Legacy Tour is a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaro. This historic stadium, made entirely of white marble, was the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and remains one of the most iconic landmarks in Olympic history. Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest athletes and imagine the energy of the Games that began here over a century ago. In the Atrium of Kallimarmaros there is also a permanent exhibition of Olympic Games torches and posters from 1896 to the present day.