Private Athens & Acropolis Highlights and Mythological Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Acropolis
Parthenon
Theater of Dionysus
Temple of Zeus
Erechtheion
Nike
Hephaestus
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
- Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable
Reviews(24)
Our group of 4 adults and 5 kids (ages 4, 7, 9, 9, and 11) booked the private Athens Highlights Mythology Tour, and it was absolutely the best decision we made. From start to finish, it turned what could have been a stressful day into a more relaxing and enjoyable experience. Our guide was wonderful. She was able to keep all five kids engaged for the entire 4 hours. The children enjoyed the mythology stories, and the adults learned a good amount as well. It was the perfect balance of education and entertainment for everyone. What really set this tour apart was how effortless it made navigating the crowded sites of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora. Having a guide to lead the way, skip the logistical headaches, and find the best spots for the kids to explore made our lives so much easier. The biggest surprise was how energized we felt afterward. Even though the tour was 4 hours long, our guide paced it so perfectly that we weren't exhausted. We actually had the energy to visit the Acropolis Museum in the evening, armed with all the context we had just learned. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough for families. It transformed our visit into a relaxing, educational, and genuinely enjoyable experience.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I learned so much. It is a must do in Athens.
Extraordinary experience with our guide Antonia who captivated us from start to finish. We can’t hold everything back, but we’re happy with all the information we’ve shared.
Our tour guide, Costas, was amazing. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that he was able to bring the history of the area to life. You need to be aware that it is a very physically demanding walk. I’m an out of shape 50 year old that could do it. But I certainly slept well afterwards. Overall an awesome tour.
Our tour guide Antonia Konstantiou was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. Highly recommended the tour and ask for Antonia!!!
This was an amazing tour. The tour guide was so engaging and so knowledgeable. I’m so glad we did this tour. We were blown away by her knowledge base and stories. This is a must do tour if you are into Greek Mythology!
Everything was perfect! Our guide spoke excellent French and shared all his knowledge very well! Private tours are a great way to visit!!!
We had a wonderful time with Alex who gave us a well planned tour of some of the most important sights in Athens. He was full of interesting stories about the ancient city as well as the modern and answered all of our questions and more! His knowledge of Greek mythology was unending and really brought all of the sites to life. Would highly recommend!!
We visited the Acropolis with Vacia who is a very friendly and interesting person. We recommend 100%!!
Demi was absolutely brilliant: so knowledgeable, engaging and interesting. She brought ancient Athens to life for us snd our teen children. Highly recommended. Thank you, Demi!