Olympic Legacy Private Tour in Athens

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Olympic Legacy Tour in Athens is unique because it offers a blend of history, culture, and modern Olympic impact that is unlike any other.
It is a one-of-a-kind, engaging, and insightful experience that blends history, modern Olympic achievements, and local culture

What's Included

English speaking professional driver with deep knowledge of history
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private transportation by late model Mercedes Vito on disposal
Meals and drinks
Tips
English speaking escort (according to availability)
Admission tickets to the Marathon Run Museum
Athens Olympic museum

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private tour, exclusively for your group. The pick-up time can be adjusted according to your preference.

Your driver will contact you via WhatsApp one day before your transfer. This allows you to have direct communication with the person who will pick you up.

Your driver will pick you up and return you either to the same location or to another point of your choice.

* Hotel pick-up: The driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby.

* Apartment pick-up: The driver will meet you at the entrance of the building.

* Port pick-up: As soon as you disembark, the driver will be waiting for you at the gate, holding a sign with your name for easy recognition.

OR
Meeting point
Stadiou 2a

Our driver will wait for you at the corner of Stadiou and Karagiorgi Servias street holding a sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Marathon Run Museum

    Begin your adventure in the town of Marathon, where the legendary Marathon race began. The museum showcases the history and significance of the Marathon, honoring the ancient Greek athlete Pheidippides and the modern Olympic Marathon. Explore the artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most famous sporting events.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    A short drive away, we’ll visit the Tymvos, the monumental burial site of the fallen Athenian soldiers who fought in the famous Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The tomb is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this historic battle and its influence on the Olympic ideals of courage and perseverance.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Continuing on, we’ll pass through the impressive OAKA (Olympic Athletic Center of Athens), the venue that hosted the 2004 Olympic Games. Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the stadium complex is an architectural marvel. Experience the grandeur of the Olympic Games in Athens, and take in the scale and beauty of the site, which remains a key symbol of Greece’s modern Olympic history.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Our next stop is the Olympic Museum located inside the luxurious Golden Hall Mall. Here, you'll be immersed in the rich history of the Games through exhibits featuring memorabilia, athlete profiles, and the evolution of the Olympic Movement. The museum welcomes visitors to the modern ark of Olympism in Greece: The Museum that hosts the authentic spirit of the Olympic Games and the unimpaired values of Olympic Education from its birth to date.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Panathenaic Stadium

    The grand finale of our Olympic Legacy Tour is a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, also known as the Kallimarmaro. This historic stadium, made entirely of white marble, was the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and remains one of the most iconic landmarks in Olympic history. Walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest athletes and imagine the energy of the Games that began here over a century ago. In the Atrium of Kallimarmaros there is also a permanent exhibition of Olympic Games torches and posters from 1896 to the present day.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by GREEK ODYSSEYS TOURS

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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