Athens & Acropolis Highlights: a Mythological Tour

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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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.

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1. Temple of Olympian Zeus
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. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside.
2. Acropolis
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.
3. Theater of Dionysus
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.
4. Temple of Athena Nike
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.
5. Eretteo
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.
6. Parthenon
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.
7. Ancient Agora of Athens
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.
8. Temple of Hephaestus
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.

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Posted By : erica_s
Excellent tour!! We loved it! Fully detailed tour of the Acropolis and the Agora! Michael was a fantastic guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 15:32:11

Posted By : Biren_C
Alex was an excellent guide! He has a passion for history and mythology and this is exactly what we were looking for. I want to go back on his tour again and again! He made everything come alive and was very knowledgeable. There are a lot of rocky steps to climb, so be aware.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 08:57:43

Posted By : Jill T
Marguerite, our guide, really brought our tour to life. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and animated. Even though it was sweltering, her lively personality and story telling skills kept us focused. I strongly recommend this unique way of learning about the Greek ruins. Just remember that it is a four hours with a lot of walking.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 07:24:29

Posted By : 537izzya
Margarita was amazing , super knowledgeable and great at answering questions. Definitely recommend, goes through major ancient archaeological sights
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 06:38:42

Posted By : Dhemme_M
The tour itself was average. I think the tickets should have been included in the price so it was hassle free. It was difficult communicating through the Viator app. We enjoyed the Mythical stories and the guide was very knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 02:46:07

Posted By : Elizabeth_S
Maria the guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and areas within the tour and friendly. All the staff involved with the tour were very very helpful, especially when there was an issue with my ticket to the Acropolis.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 01:22:44

Posted By : Dylan_F
A lot of fun and our guide (Michael) provided a lot of information in a fun and engaging way. A good mix of mythological and historical information while always bringing us to great spots with a good view and/or well shaded.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 10:33:43

Posted By : Sharon_K
Our guide Maria was a wealth of information . It was amazing to hear how myth, history and politics have been woven together in a literal and symbolic narrative that informs our life today across cultures. Thank you Maria!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 20:35:15

Posted By : Kerry_H
Georgina was a wonderful tour guide. She made sure we were all well hydrated and in the shade as much as possible. She told very detailed stories/history of all the gods and goddesses. It was truly fascinating and we all enjoyed it!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 11:51:00

Posted By : Truitt_E
Nice way to see the major sites with a small group, a guide, and a cultural spin. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful at navigating the crowds.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 11:12:02