Half Day Tour at Marathon Battlefield with Military Expert

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This deeply affecting half-day tour takes us on a captivating journey from Athens to the legendary battlefield of Marathon. It delivers the powerful experience of reliving one of antiquity’s greatest battles where courage, leadership and strategic brilliance altered the future of Europe. Perfect for travelers seeking inspiration, natural scenery and the spirit of ancient heroism.

This unique offering provides to you expert narrative by your high-ranking military officers and availability of exact replicas of ancient weapons for your experience.

Accompanied by your expert military officers, the deadly clash between Athens and the Persian Empire is reconstructed in clear, gripping detail as history stood on a knife’s edge. Standing on the ground itself, you are guided through the campaign and the fighting phase by phase.

What's Included

Exact replicas of ancient weapons for your experience.
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
No official guiding in the museum.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Othonos Street is at Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens. Look out for our black minibus with the sign "Hellenic Battlefield Tours".

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Marathon

    We will walk on the ground where the battle took place. We will see the beach where the Persians landed and camped, the hills from where the Athenians attacked, the landscape of the whole battlefield, the Persians escape routes, the victory Trophy.

    55 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Marathon Tomb

    This is the place where the 192 fallen Athenian hoplites were buried. The mound over their burial place survives to the present date.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Archaeological Museum of Marathon

    See the relics from the battle displayed in the museum.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hellenic Battlefield Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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