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Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour

About this activity

Explore the historic Marathon Battlefield on a half-day private tour from Athens. Visit significant sites including the Marathon Tomb, Lake, and the Archaeological Museum, all while enjoying comfortable private transportation. Knowledgeable drivers with a passion for history will guide you through this important chapter of ancient Greece. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this tour includes pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The tour duration is approximately 4 to 5 hours, giving you ample time to absorb the rich history of the battlefield and surrounding areas.

  • Visit the iconic Marathon Tomb and the Archaeological Museum
  • Private transportation with pickup from your hotel or meeting point
  • Learn about the historic significance of Marathon from knowledgeable drivers
  • Tour lasts around 4 to 5 hours, perfect for a half-day adventure
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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Greece Athens Transfers & Tours

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
  • Included: Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Included: Liability insurance per person
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)

Not included

  • Not included: The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
  • Not included: Entry tickets for archeological sites and museums 5€

Itinerary

  1. Marathon Lake

    10 min

    Start the morning tour by heading towards the reputed local lake of Marathon, with an impressive marble dam constructed in 1929. The lake served as the main supplier of water for Athenian citizens until 1959. You may walk along the dam for a majestic view and enjoy a lunch break at the local café by the lake. Head back to Athens while following a road through green landscapes till you reach the city again.

  2. Archaeological Museum of Marathon

    30 min Admission not included

    Our next stop is at the archaeological Museum of Marathon. The museum houses five thematic exhibition rooms, a patio and a large storage basement. Its collections come directly from excavations in the surrounding area and include items from the Neolithic period to the late Roman era, the most famous being from the Tomb of the Athenians and the prehistoric burial grounds.

  3. Marathon Tomb

    30 min Admission not included

    Visit the Marathon battle tomb site, where you will be guided around the tumulus of the Greek soldiers who were buried there after the end of the successful battle of the Greeks against the Persian troops that attempted invasion of the Greek continent in 490 B.C. Find out more about the details of one of history’s most crucial battles, the significance of which is still being taught in educational institutions worldwide.

  4. Marathon

    20 min

    We will continue our private tour to get to the archaeological site of Marathon where we visit the Tumulus of the Athenians, which shelters the bodies of some two-hundred Athenians who fell in the battle of Marathon. Next important site of your Marathon tour is the trophy of Marathon, a replica of the original trophy. It was erected by the Athenians to commemorate their win in the battle of Marathon.

  5. Marathon Beach

    30 min

    Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour

End point

  • Meeting point is New Hotel , 16 Fillelinon Athens. The driver will wait you with a signboard with the name of the tour

Pickup points

  • Foivos Hotel Athens
  • Alter Athens Hotel
  • Aether Athens Urban Hotel
  • The Square Hotel by X&N
  • Zenith Hotel
  • Athens City Plaza
  • ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
  • Apollo Hotel
  • Titania Hotel
  • Athens Zafolia Hotel
  • Athens Ivy Suites
  • Philippos Hotel

and 583 more pickup points

We send two days before the tour message to reassure the address and the time of pick up!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

  • Most travelers can participate

  • This is a private tour/activity

  • The driving from Athens to Marathon is at least 1 hour.

Traveller ratings

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