Athens & Acropolis Highlights Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
by Alternative Athens
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This small-group walking tour in Athens lasts about four hours and covers the city's main ancient landmarks alongside their Greek mythology. The guide starts outside the Temple of Olympian Zeus, explaining its history and myths. Next, the group spends about 90 minutes exploring the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion, learning about the significance of each monument. After the Acropolis, the tour visits the Ancient Agora of Athens for one hour. Here, you will see the Temple of Hephaestus, also called the Temple of Aries, which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples. Throughout the tour, the guide provides stories about Greek gods and heroes linked to each site. The tour includes a certified expert guide, a small group to keep things personal, and a printed ancient Athens map. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites are not included but can be pre-purchased by the operator if requested.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, this large ancient temple was dedicated to Zeus and was one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient world. The guide discusses its history and myths from outside the site during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Acropolis
The main sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena, dominates the city center. The tour spends 90 minutes here visiting the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Propylae, and Theater of Dionysus. These structures are key examples of ancient architecture and have influenced art and culture for centuries.
90 min
Theater of Dionysus
This is the oldest theater in Athens, where plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes were first performed. The stop lasts about 15 minutes and explains Dionysus’s role as god of wine and grape harvest.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Dedicated to Athena and Nike, the goddess of victory, this temple symbolizes Athena’s victorious aspect in war. The guide mentions that the cult statue here was wingless so Nike would never leave Athens. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Erectheion
This ancient temple on the Acropolis housed the wooden cult statue of Athena and celebrated Athens at the height of its power. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Parthenon
Dominating the Acropolis hill, this temple was built in the mid-5th century BCE for Athena Parthenos. It represents the peak of the Doric architectural order. The visit here lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the center of political, commercial, social, religious, and judicial life in ancient Athens. The tour spends about one hour here.
60 min
Temple of Aries
One of the best-preserved ancient temples, it was dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ergani and served merchants and craftsmen in the Agora. The stop lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens & Acropolis Highlights Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour
by Alternative Athens
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€90Overview
This small-group walking tour in Athens lasts about four hours and covers the city's main ancient landmarks alongside their Greek mythology. The guide starts outside the Temple of Olympian Zeus, explaining its history and myths. Next, the group spends about 90 minutes exploring the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion, learning about the significance of each monument. After the Acropolis, the tour visits the Ancient Agora of Athens for one hour. Here, you will see the Temple of Hephaestus, also called the Temple of Aries, which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples. Throughout the tour, the guide provides stories about Greek gods and heroes linked to each site. The tour includes a certified expert guide, a small group to keep things personal, and a printed ancient Athens map. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites are not included but can be pre-purchased by the operator if requested.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, this large ancient temple was dedicated to Zeus and was one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient world. The guide discusses its history and myths from outside the site during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Acropolis
The main sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena, dominates the city center. The tour spends 90 minutes here visiting the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Propylae, and Theater of Dionysus. These structures are key examples of ancient architecture and have influenced art and culture for centuries.
90 min
Theater of Dionysus
This is the oldest theater in Athens, where plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes were first performed. The stop lasts about 15 minutes and explains Dionysus’s role as god of wine and grape harvest.
15 min
Temple of Athena Nike
Dedicated to Athena and Nike, the goddess of victory, this temple symbolizes Athena’s victorious aspect in war. The guide mentions that the cult statue here was wingless so Nike would never leave Athens. The visit lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Erectheion
This ancient temple on the Acropolis housed the wooden cult statue of Athena and celebrated Athens at the height of its power. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Parthenon
Dominating the Acropolis hill, this temple was built in the mid-5th century BCE for Athena Parthenos. It represents the peak of the Doric architectural order. The visit here lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the center of political, commercial, social, religious, and judicial life in ancient Athens. The tour spends about one hour here.
60 min
Temple of Aries
One of the best-preserved ancient temples, it was dedicated to Hephaestus and Athena Ergani and served merchants and craftsmen in the Agora. The stop lasts 20 minutes.
20 min
Meeting point
Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.