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The History of Athens: Greek Mythology Tour

Costas - The Experienced Local
Eleni - The Hidden-Gem Explorer

Our locals for this tour

Costas, Eleni & 6 other locals

Curious to know more about Athens’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Athens from a local perspective as you learn about Greek Mythology.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Athens

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Ελληνικά • Français • Italiano • العربية • Español

  • What's included

    Private Guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

If you really want to get to know Athens, then you must retrace its history. Take a trip back in time on a tour that focuses on Greek Mythology and hear from a local source, stories, unknown details, and insights that you can’t usually find in a history book.

This history tour in Athens will show you the story behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols hidden in plain sight. Check out Monastiraki Flea Market , University and Academy of Athens, Varvakios Central Municipal Market, and more historical highlights to help you understand how they connect with Greek Mythology in Athens and how it affected the city from past to present.

Each of the hosts in these tours are history experts and passionate about their city. Check out their profiles and pick the one with whom you share interests - they can’t wait to take you on a tour around their favorite subject and to show you some of their favorite spots in the city. Believe us; they have plenty of stories to tell!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Outside of ΒΙΒΛΙΟΠΩΛΕΙΟ BOOKS PLUS
  • Greek Mythology

    Your history tour in Athens will focus on Greek Mythology. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Athens
  • Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host
  • Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!
  • Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Athens, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Costas - The Experienced Local

    Costas

    The Experienced Local

    Costas
    4.9
    286 reviews
    I speak
    English • Français • Italiano • Ελληνικά
  • Eleni - The Hidden-Gem Explorer

    Eleni

    The Hidden-Gem Explorer

    Eleni
    4.6
    202 reviews
    I speak
    Ελληνικά • English
  • Markella -  licensed tour guide

    Markella

    licensed tour guide

    Markella
    4.9
    107 reviews
    I speak
    Ελληνικά • English • Français
  • Makram - Maxim

    Makram

    Maxim

    Makram
    4.7
    44 reviews
    I speak
    العربية • Ελληνικά • English • Español • Français
  • John - The Greek Antiquarian

    John

    The Greek Antiquarian

    John
    5.0
    55 reviews
    I speak
    English • Ελληνικά
  • Evanthia - The active tourist guide
    Alexandros - The Museums' Lover
    +1

    Evanthia, Alexandros & 1 other local are available

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Included

    • Private Guide
  • Not included

    • Entrance to attractions
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
609 reviews
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    About local Eleni
    5.0

    Great Experience!

    "Elena was súper kind and very knowledgeable of Athens! Very cool Tour"

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    About local Alexandros
    5.0

    Fantastic tour!

    "Alex gave us the best tour of the heart of Athens! He was entertaining, so knowledgeable and guided us through a remarkable amount of sights in the 3 hours of the tour. It was the perfect orientation...

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    About local Alexandros
    5.0

    History and Mythology

    "Along with extensive knowledge of the history behind various ancient sites, Alexandros shared visual aids of what the sites looked like in their day. He shared myths connected to the sites that gave ...

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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John - The Greek Antiquarian
Markella -  licensed tour guide
Costas - The Experienced Local

Our locals for this tour

John, Markella & 6 other locals

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