Olympic Legacy Private Tour in Athens

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1. 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 hAdmission included

2. 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.

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3. 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.

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4. 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 hAdmission included

5. 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 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is 41% below the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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