Mythology Tour of Athens & the Acropolis with a Private Expert Licensed Guide
Description
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!
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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Important 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
Reviews(57)
We were so lucky to get Lydia as our guide! She knew so much, not a moment of boredom, entertained the entire way. Even other tour guides were coming up to us telling us she was one of the best and I believe it! The history was beautiful and striking!
Dear Leticia Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Michael did a great job for us. Very knowledgeable and told some interesting stories about the Acropolis and Greek Mythology.
Dear Chris Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home Warm wishes Warmpenguin Tours
Great tour and knowledgeable guide!
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
The tour was fabulous! Our daughter loves Greek mythology so this tour was perfect. The content of the tour was so interesting and the knowledge base of our guide was incredible. The three hours flew - I don’t think any of us wanted it to end!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon. Best Wishes for all your future travels
Vicky was so lovely, knowledgeable and engaging with our 2 boys (ages 7 and 10). We learned so much from her which very much enhanced our family’s experience at the amazing Acropolis. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home Warmest wishes All at Warmpenguin Tours
Our family of four, along with Grandma, had a wonderful private tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with Komissa. She was exceptional from start to finish. Komissa struck the perfect balance between being incredibly knowledgeable and keeping the experience engaging and approachable. She shared so much fascinating information about the sites and artifacts without ever overwhelming us with details. Her sense of humor and warm personality made the morning even more enjoyable. What impressed us most was her ability to tailor the experience to our group. She was equally skilled at supporting my mother, who has some mobility challenges, and keeping our two Greek mythology-loving boys (ages 11 and 13) completely engaged and excited throughout the tour. There was lots of trivia and quizzing - they had a blast! We highly recommend choosing the private tour option, especially during the busy summer season in Athens. Having a guide who knows how to navigate the crowds and personalize the experience made all the difference. Communication was excellent from the time we booked through the end of the tour. Komissa truly is the best, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to spend the morning exploring Athens with her.
Dear Dawn Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home Warm wishes Warmpenguin Tours
Our family of four, along with Grandma, had a wonderful private tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with Komissa. She was exceptional from start to finish. Komissa struck the perfect balance between being incredibly knowledgeable and keeping the experience engaging and approachable. She shared so much fascinating information about the sites and artifacts without ever overwhelming us with details. Her sense of humor and warm personality made the morning even more enjoyable. What impressed us most was her ability to tailor the experience to our group. She was equally skilled at supporting my mother, who has some mobility challenges, and keeping our two Greek mythology-loving boys (ages 11 and 13) completely engaged and excited throughout the tour. There was lots of quizzing and trivia - our boys had a blast! We highly recommend choosing the private tour option, especially during the busy summer season in Athens. Having a guide who knows how to navigate the crowds and personalize the experience made all the difference. Communication was excellent from the time we booked through the end of the tour. Komissa truly is the best, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to spend the morning exploring Athens with her.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon. Best Wishes for all your future travels All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
The tour was very informative and helpful and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. She was also able to find points along the way that were able to keep us away from the crowds as much as possible.
Dera Suzanne, Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
Great private tour of the acropolis. Our guide was so knowledgeable and brought the experience to life. It was a great way to make the most of our short trip. There was a perfect amount of time for me and my 16 year old to experience and not get bored
Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
This was an amazing way to visit such a special place. Michael was a great guide and made the whole experience quite educational as well as philosophical (as we desired). Tying the mythology to this place is essential, in my opinion. A great experience, something I will gladly do again with every visit to the Acropolis.
Dear Indy Your wonderful review was really nice for all of us to read. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour! We hope to see you back again in the future. Best Wishes from all of us at Warmpenguin Tours
