Private Tour: Athens Mythology Family Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Come chase gods and heroes! This is a golden opportunity for families to explore the true roots of Greek mythology with a unique activity tour. You'll visit the city's most significant sites: the Acropolis (including the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion) and the Ancient Pnyx (birthplace of democracy and a hangout spot for nymphs and muses), while learning about Greek gods and heroes in a fun and engaging way!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used throughout the tour and especially on the rock of the Acropolis and have to be left at the NORTH entrance of the Acropolis (not the south entrance which is used for this tour).
Backpacks and big bags are not allowed in the Acropolis and should not be brought to this tour.
If you are entitled to free/reduced entrance fees please don’t forget to bring a valid identity card or passport.
Entry fees are non-refundable, non exchangeable
We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
What To Expect
Your guide will have plenty to tell you about the history and the legends of all the gods and heroes, such as almighty Zeus, Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, Poseidon, God of the Sea, Dionysus, God of Wine and many more. Through timeless myths you will explore the Theater of Dionysus, drama's first home; the resplendent Propylaea; the sacred Erechtheion; the Temple of Athena Nike and, of course, the magnificent Parthenon, perhaps the world's most iconic building. All this will come alive in a way that keeps everyone's attention and interest, kids and parents alike.
Pnyx
They will have fun inside the Hill of Pnyx with an interactive activity inspired from Ancient Athens
Options
Tour in French
Pickup included
Tour in English
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Fun & educational activity material for kids
Licensed guide
Entrance fees to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you)
Snacks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent!
Lisa O,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour. They coordinated transfers, tickets and the tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and tailored the information to us. She was easy to understand, funny and very personable. I left with an understanding of everything and it made the museum easy to walk through alone. My teenagers loves it. I would reccomend.
Exceptional Private Tour Experience
Jet66768764398,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was absolutely wonderful! Marika, our guide at the Acropolis, was simply outstanding. She explained everything in a clear, engaging way, was very warm and patient with children, and made the whole visit truly special. Our daughter felt amazing during the tour and was fully engaged the entire time. After that, we traveled with Andreas to the Temple of Poseidon. On the way, he shared many fascinating stories and legends, and our daughter was completely captivated by everything he told us. He also recommended a seaside restaurant where we had an excellent lunch right by the sea — a truly memorable experience. Our driver, Vasilis, was extremely careful and professional. We always felt safe and comfortable during the entire day. A wonderful team and a beautiful experience. Thank you all for making this day unforgettable for us!
Great mythology tour with kids
650devons,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kat was our guide and she did a great job of connecting what the kids already knew to our walk and filling in so much information. This is a really interesting tour for some of the less mainstream myths and stories. She did such a great job at pacing us and being considerate to have our stopping points in shade or near spots where the kids could rest. It was so interesting to see the myths, the architecture and modern history all come together. Kat was really fantastic, energetic and fun. I would recommend this tour with her for families.
Family mythology with children
570guilhemc,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful visits to the Parthenon and Agora among others with Vassia, charming, learned and didactic, adapted to our little girl of 10 and ourselves
Guided tours Athens
jpfj2023,May 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For this great WE of discovery of Athens, our travel agency had chosen "Alternative Athens" for guided tours and we confirm that this was an excellent choice! Thank you Elizabeth, Katerina and Leo for your dynamism and clarity of your French: we leave with many knowledge and anecdotes about the Acropolis and Mythology, urban planning and the life of the different neighborhoods of Athens, and the taste of the salty and sweet flavors of Greek cuisine. Jean-Pierre and Sylvie F. (Paris)
Fantastic culinary walk
sophiepM3314OA,May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful culinary adventure in the main streets of Athens. The food was delicious and generous. Haris our guide is very kind, considerate and explains perfectly what he presents to us. Perfect in every way, Efkharisto
Great.
249florentc,Aug 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great culinary walk in Athens with Maroussa, who is a fantastic guide. The tastings were excellent, and Maroussa's explanations of Greek gastronomy, the history of Athens and Greece, the daily life of the Athenians were exciting.
A great tasting experience!
ratatouille2138,Aug 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very nice food tour with Josephine our guide of the day, speaking very well French but above all that made us discover addresses of Greek specialties simply exceptional. The 4h visit is very very hearty so if you want to enjoy to the end a tip: do not eat breakfast. It is rare that quantity and quality make good combination but there frankly the quality was at the rendezvous for all the products and dishes we tasted. On the program tasting of loukoumades, bougatsa, baklava, ouzo, different olive oils, moussaka, gyros, etc. On that day there were only 4 of us, as well as telling you that it was borderline a private tour and it was very appreciable. We went through different neighborhoods (monistiraki, plaka, shrinkri) but in the end we walk very little because the quarties are glued together. Oneiro Milos is a Young Enterprise and I think it will continue as long as the quality of its visits, at least the one we made, was at the rendezvous. Go ahead and watch!
Very pleasant and interesting culinary walk!
Karine D,Jul 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful culinary discoveries while visiting the heart of Athens. Maroussa shares her enthusiasm for this beautiful city where it is so good to live and enjoy excellent Greek cuisine! Thank you very much Maroussa! I highly recommend!
Very interesting even if you know Athens fairly well
Florine3005,May 15, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I know Athens fairly well but Maroussa surprised me! the choice of the places is very interesting and offers an overall vision of Greek gastronomy. Maroussa also gives anecdotes, history points all along the tour and it makes sense to help us get to know the Greek way of thinking / living / eating better.
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