Athens Mythology Highlights Tour without Tickets

Athens Mythology Highlights Tour without Tickets

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See Athens’ most important landmarks on a guided tour. Hear the history and myths behind the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Ancient Agora, and more.

Highlights

Learn the myths behind the ancient sites of Athens
Visit the world-famous Acropolis with a licensed guide
Discover more about society in Ancient Greece, and why Athens became the center of the world
Enjoy spectacular views of Athens
Discover hidden ancient corners

Description

Travel back in time to Ancient Greece, and discover the greatest landmarks of Athens. Hear the myths behind some of the city’s most significant landmarks. Meet your guide at the main entrance to the Temple of Olympian Zeus next to the Acropolis. Hear about the birth of the glorious city, through to its Golden Age and its downfall to the Spartan armies. Listen to stories from Greek mythology, and uncover their true meaning and historic facts. Visit all the most emblematic sites of the ancient city, as well as less well-known attractions. This tour helps you understand how Athens became the mythical city known today. Visit landmarks, such as the Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, and Temple of Athena Nike. See the ruins of the Temple of Erechtheion and Sanctuary of Asclepius. Go to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, learn the functions of the Agora, and visit the Temple of Hephaestus.