Olympic Legacy Private Tour in Athens

5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Olympic Legacy Private Tour in Athens, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: GREEK ODYSSEYS TOURS

Ages: Adults (1–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking professional driver with deep knowledge of history
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation by late model Mercedes Vito on disposal

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks
Not included: Tips
Not included: English speaking escort (according to availability)
Not included: Entrance fees: Admission tickets to the Marathon Run Museum
Not included: Entrance fees: Athens Olympic museum

Itinerary

Marathon Run Museum

one hour Admission included

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.
Stop 2

Passing 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.
Olympic Athletic Center of Athens O.A.K.A. Spiros Louis

Passing 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.
Athens Olympic Museum

one hour Admission included

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.
Panathenaic Stadium

one hour Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Pickup points

Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Ivy Suites
The Editor Athens Hotel
Vision Omonia
Anixis
Novotel Athenes
Hotel Tier Collection
Bob W Athens Eolou

and 213 more pickup points

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.