Small Group Athens Mythology Family Tour
4.5
Small Group Athens Mythology Family Tour
By Alternative Athens
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Family-oriented certified guide
- Fun family game
- Materials for the activities
- Small group tour for an optimal experience
What's not included- Entry Fees (we can pre-purchase for you)
- Transportation
- Entry/Admission - Acropolis
- Entry/Admission - Pnyx
- Start:
- Acropoli, Athens 117 42, GreeceYour meeting point is at the exit of the ACROPOLIS metro station (picture on p.3). Please follow the Google map link. If you get there by metro (red line, map on p.2), follow the signs for the exit “Makriyani/Aeropagitou”. It might be busy, so look for the guide with an Alternative Athens Sign.
End:- Pnyx Hill, Pnyx Monument, Athina 117 41, Greece
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6956P36- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
- Small group tour for an optimal experience
- Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
- ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
- Please note that this tour is more suitable for children 5-11 years old. For older children we advise you to book the Athens Highlights: a Mythological Tour
- Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6956P36
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Itinerary
- Athens 117 42, GreeceYour meeting point is at the exit of the ACROPOLIS metro station (picture on p.3). Please follow the Google map link. If you get there by metro (red line, map on p.2), follow the signs for the exit “Makriyani/Aeropagitou”. It might be busy, so look for the guide with an Alternative Athens Sign.
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- Pnyx Monument, Athina 117 41, Greece
About the operator
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- Shae K0 contributionsJust brilliant!Brilliant! Thank you so much to Christina for being such a gentle, kind, lovely person! She is so informative she’s like a little walking encylopaedia! The tour was a lovely walking tour! She explained us both mythological and ancient history! The walk up the acropolis was staggered so we could get into, take it all in and catch our breathe which was a really nice touch! I 10000000% reccomend this tour it was our first time in Athens and was really an amazing day! All the points are so close to eachother, the walk was beautiful and Christina was so helpful and fun! Thank you for a great day that we will always remember!!Written December 6, 2024
- gary5220140 contributionsGreat tour-highly recommendGreat tour-saw everything, informative, and well run…Tour operator Demi extremely knowledgable & professional. Liked the remote headsets. I used to give volunteer tours in my hometown historic district and compliment with enthusiasm. !Written November 28, 2024
- Anu19610 contributionsIeros Vrachos (Sacred Rock)Best time of the Year to visit Acropolis & at Sunset! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, carry bottle of water and enjoy the view of sunset.Written November 20, 2024
- NormMacNeil0 contributionsA great way to explore the city and the food.We had a great time with Andreas. It was a very relaxing stroll through Athens with a number of stops for great food. we enjoyed the history and the background of the food that we ate. This was a great way to spend a half day exploring the city.Written November 20, 2024
- U6903HKlaurap0 contributionsAthens - beyond the tourist trapsSuch a good start for our week in Athens, to be taken around the “not typical” tourist areas in Athens with a kind and knowledgeable guide. Joseph was fun, and thoughtful, adjusting the tour to the group. What a privilege to experience the city through the eyes of a native.Written November 17, 2024
- Departure593436165710 contributionsBeautiful ExperienceBeautiful Experience Tour Guide Was Very Knowledgeable Really Enjoyed The Tour. Reminder When You Sign Up For The Tour Make Sure You Purchase The Tickets Are Included With The Tour.Written November 14, 2024
- Melissa T0 contributionsThe Best Food Tour in AthensAntigoni (Andi) gave us wonderful insight to the Greek culture & daily life in Athens. Her love & pride in her country was evident! We experienced everything from authentic Greek coffee to a grand assortment of Greek food specialities. (equivalent to a full lunch, so go hungry). This is a must as do tour if you are in Athens! Ask for Andi. She is not only professional & knowledgeable, she is also beautiful & fun!Written November 13, 2024
- becklambert0 contributionsA great walking tour with a fabulous guideSeveral months on we still talk about our great walking tour with Maria-Katerina. We organised very, very last minute and I remain grateful that it was possible within just a few hours. Had a great time walking round different areas of Athens that we wouldn’t have done otherwise. Maria-Katerina managed to cater to both of us covering antiquity and more up to date politics. It was a great day and I really enjoyed our time together. It’s only a matter of time before I try out one of their self guided tours. Highly reccomend - thanks Maria-Katerina!Written November 11, 2024
- Odyssey2632960 contributionsInspiredElizabet was wonderful. She helped us discover each piece of art for ouselves and gave us a glimpse of Greek culture and spirit. The experience was inspiring.Written November 10, 2024
- WillnSarah0 contributionsThis is worth it! Fun, informative and yummy!Really great way to spend 1/2 day in Athens. We made 8 stops and got a real feel for traditional Greek food and drink and learned a bit of Athens and Greek history on the way. I had this tour recommended to me by a work colleague and I would pass the recommendation on to anyone coming to Athens. We had a lovely diverse group of 12 in total and enjoyed getting to know everyone. Our guide was Andres and he was great.Written November 4, 2024
- jillwagner0 contributionsMythology to learn the history of AthensAn enjoyable tour that includes the history of sites as well as the mythology of Ancient Greece. Lots of walking and some steep hills on the slopes of the Acropolis, but guide paced it out well.Written November 3, 2024
- V6321CDkatec0 contributionsLoved itWe did the 2 hour greek mythology tour with Alex as our guide. He was fantastic and kept us all, including my 11 and 9 year old boys (who have a very short attention span !!) entertained throughout. We all learnt so much. Even though the tour wasn't specific for children, Alex was extremely accomodating to make sure they felt included. Would highly recommend this tour.Written November 3, 2024
- 573elisabetb0 contributionsGreat tasting tour and excellent tour guide.Excellent and informative tour we had with Antigoni. We walked in twists and turns all around center Athens and had a large variety of tastings in places we wouldn't have found ourselves. Antigoni was such a wonderful guide and we really enjoyed spending a relaxed day with a local. Would definitively recommend!Written November 3, 2024
- sabasavta1230 contributionsYou must take this tourWe had an amazing tour with Maria who is a trained architect. We were a group of 4 including a couple and a father and young daughter. Our tour included a side of Athens we would never have seen and was interesting for all the historical, architectural, artistic information provided by our wonderfully knowledgeable tour guide. She even asked us at the end if we wanted to see more and we continued on because we were all so interested and she was awesome.Written November 2, 2024
- Paul D0 contributionsAthens ToursWe were a group of 5 from Canada. We were driven throughout Athens by Stavros who is extremely knowledgeable about Athens and we learned a lot from him. The day was interesting and relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. Vehicle was a late model Mercedes van which was very clean and comfortable. John and Stavros his brother both spoke excellent English which was important for us. I would highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Athens.Written November 2, 2024
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Alizée V
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We got a great private tour, explaining all the different Greek myths and legends. The tour guide spoke French perfectly and was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend if you are interested in mythology, even if you are not with children (we were 6 adults).
Written August 10, 2021
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Stephanie M
Jersey City, NJ4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had a great guide in Hellena but the heat wave when we visited, long Acropolis lines and level of content made for a short tour in the end. Our 6 and 9 year olds had a hard time staying engaged in the parts where we were just learning but LOVED the part where they could make their own hero. Hellena went above and beyond to accommodate our kids needs (see: heat, lines, attention spans above) and was the kind of kid-friendly guide we were looking for. Would definitely recommend and just hope that weather and lines are in your favor!
Written July 24, 2023
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Jul 2024 • Family
We chose to visit the Acropolis Hero in French. We were 2 families with 3 children aged 8 and 9, so a small group was perfect. Our Guide was Alexandra and she gave this tour a very enriching atmosphere, both for children and adults. We knew that she is an archaeologist by training and her knowledge was very important and she was able to answer all our questions in perfect French, bring additional elements, compare with other civilizations (Roman, Christian, Egyptian), which was very rewarding and give many anecdotes, allowing to retain essential information, which is rare in a guided tour. She was very pedagogical with the children, putting herself at their level (adapted vocabulary and kneeling to talk to them). She brought personal equipment to animate the tour (bravo for the playmobil gods and goddesses of Olympus), which pleased the children. And all with a smile and the desire to share. Only small downside, which explains why I did not put 5 stars, maybe the visit should be shortened to 2h or 2h30, because 3h is maybe a bit much for children. Thank you Alexandra for this beautiful visit to the Acropolis!
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Written July 21, 2024
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PMPF
Antigua, Guatemala17 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We booked the family friendly tour, but even though the place is amazing and the stories told during the tour were very interesting for adults, we would not suggested for families with young children because the explanations are very very long and somehow complicated. They play a game at the end, but I think the stories should be much more directed to children, more lively and short. Specially considering we are under a 38° sun and the place is very crowded.
Then I would really suggest you buy your own tickets, there are a lot of discounted tickets and when bought through Alternative Athens, they just buy for you the adult ticket plus a fee (for them). We payed double the amount we should have payed and when we told them, they said they couldn't access the discounted fares but we think they should let you know that beforehand.
Finally, we were very uncomfortable when we entered the Acrópolis and the tour guide just skiped the whole queue with the 15 of us, telling everyone that we had the earlier time slot (we should have met there earlier I guess).
So overall the experience of the Acrópolis is amazing, but the tour is too expensive and it is just a regular adult tour.
Then I would really suggest you buy your own tickets, there are a lot of discounted tickets and when bought through Alternative Athens, they just buy for you the adult ticket plus a fee (for them). We payed double the amount we should have payed and when we told them, they said they couldn't access the discounted fares but we think they should let you know that beforehand.
Finally, we were very uncomfortable when we entered the Acrópolis and the tour guide just skiped the whole queue with the 15 of us, telling everyone that we had the earlier time slot (we should have met there earlier I guess).
So overall the experience of the Acrópolis is amazing, but the tour is too expensive and it is just a regular adult tour.
Written August 19, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the Acropolis and the stories, but we're sorry to hear the tour didn't fully meet your expectations as a family-friendly experience. We'll work on making our family tours more engaging and concise for younger audiences.
Regarding the ticket pricing, we appreciate your input and will ensure clearer communication about options and fees moving forward. Skipping the queue is intended to keep the tour on schedule, but we’ll review our approach to improve the experience.
Thanks again for your insights.
Written August 21, 2024
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anniemoss
Dubai, United Arab Emirates6 contributions
Having 2 boys (aged 10 & 11) who are mad about Percy Jackson, then we 100% made the right decision in choosing this tour. Alex was our guide and he made our morning so much fun during our tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon. The boys were enthralled and were so happy whenever he referenced anyone from the Percy Jackson series. Even my husband and I, who know nothing about Greek Mythology, came away having learnt a lot during our time with him. Alex is a great tour guide and kept us all captivated from start to finish. It’s a 10/10 from us. Highly recommend!
Written August 24, 2021
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heleneudelaboise
Lyon, France90 contributions
Excellent morning with Kimon, formerly an architect. He speaks French very well and has a sense of humor. We didn't see the morning go by. His explanations were clear, we clearly feel his passion for history and mythology in particular. Kimon took good care of the group, especially in the slippery passages on the acropolis.
We recommend without hesitation!
We recommend without hesitation!
Written August 24, 2023
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Madweo
Courfaivre, Switzerland35 contributions
We spent 4 exciting and very interesting hours. Despite the crowds, our guide allowed us to live an unforgettable experience and made us discover intensely these incredible and unmissable places. Respected timing, we children also loved it!
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Written August 2, 2024
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Virginie D
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A great morning visiting the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis and the Agora. The 4 hours went by super quickly thanks to the super nice guide who told us lots of stories and historical elements. Perfect with children aged 13, 10 and 5! I recommend !
Written August 13, 2023
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pitelafrite
Saint-Georges-de-Reneins, France14 contributions
We took this guided tour with my wife and our 5 year old son.
Kimon is an awesome guide who is passionate. The content of his visit is captivating and, in addition to having humor, he gives a fun side to the tour by regularly involving us through questions.
I add a special mention for his patience, especially with young children.
Kimon is an awesome guide who is passionate. The content of his visit is captivating and, in addition to having humor, he gives a fun side to the tour by regularly involving us through questions.
I add a special mention for his patience, especially with young children.
Written May 9, 2024
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Max F
2 contributions
Aug 2023
Beware if you are using them on tours from a Cruise ship. Our ship was delayed 30 min in the Athens harbor. We were on a small group tour with 10 people in our group. We called immediately that we were 30 min behind schedule and told the guide would not wait since there were 4 others in the group. We were told to go in the Acropolis and "look for her". There are approx 15-20 thousand people in there that day....there was NO way to look for her. We never found the guide. We were told that we were only entitled to a refund if we cancelled 24 hrs ahead....of course that is impossible when you don't know you will be 30 min late!!! DO NOT USE THEM IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE YOU WILL BE LATE OR NEED TO CHANGE THE PLAN.
Written August 14, 2023
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