--- title: "Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora: Mythology Small-Group Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 2512 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 73 of 82 (Acropolis Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-ancient-agora-mythology-small-group-tour/ --- # Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora: Mythology Small-Group Tour In our comparison: #73 of 82 in Acropolis Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview **Small group size: 15 people maximum** History & Myth meet in Athens! Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths! Enjoy a unique mythological tour, suitable for all ages, that will help you understand how Athens became the mythical city we know today. Learn about Greek gods and heroes and discover what really hides behind the universal myths. At the same time visit the best landmarks and sites in Athens: The Acropolis (Parthenon, Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Erechtheion, Sanctuary of Asclepius), the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Olympian Zeus’ temple! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your meeting point is under the Arch of… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Max 15 people: shared group - 4 start times: between 08:00 and 14:45 - Food not included: Food or drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person for the Acropolis only (2h) - English option; other options up to €67 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 2512 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Alternative Athens - Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers - Guide languages: English, French - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 08:30, 12:30, 14:45 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.79 from 2512 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2388 of 2512. - 5 stars: 2210 (88%) - 4 stars: 178 (7%) - 3 stars: 64 (3%) - 2 stars: 24 (1%) - 1 star: 36 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Acropolis only (2h) - English | €45 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours **Smallest group size in Athen: Explore the Acropolis on a 2-hour small group tour, perfectly timed for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. | | Acropolis only (2h) - French | €45 / person | French | Duration: 2 hours | | Acropolis+Agora (4h)- English | €67 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours | | Acropolis+Agora (4h) -French | €67 / person | French | Duration: 4 hours | ## What's included - Small group for an optimal experience - Expert certified guide - Fun ancient Athens map ## Not included - Entrance fees to archaeological sites (we can prepurchase them for you) - Food or drinks - Transfer from/to meeting point - Acropolis of Athens necessary for the 2h & 4h tour option - Ancient Agora (necessary for the 4h tour option) ## Itinerary 1. **Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion w...** (15m) - Located between the Acropolis and the Ilissos river, the colossal Olympeion was one of the greatest ancient temples of Zeus and one of the most famous marble buildings in the ancient World. We will talk about the Temple and its stories from the outside. 2. **Acropolis** (1h 30m) - The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens, dedicated primarily to its patron, the goddess Athena, has been dominating the centre of the city for millenia. The monuments of the Acropolis (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, the Propylae, the... 3. **Dionysus was the god of wine and grape harvest** (15m) - The theatre of Dionysus was the oldest to be founded in Athens; it was in this theatre that the unsurpassed works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed for the first time. 4. **The Temple of Athena Nike was dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike** (10m) - Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war. It is said that the cult statue of the goddess at the temple had no wings so that she would never leave Athens. 5. **Erectheion** (10m) - The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple constructed on the Acropolis of Athens in order to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and generally glorify the great city at the height of its power and influence. 6. **Parthenon** (20m) - The Parthenon is temple that dominates the hill of the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). The temple is generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the... 7. **Ancient Agora of Athens** (1h) - The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice. 8. **Temple of Aries** (20m) - The magnificent temple of Hephaestus, one of the best preserved ancient temples in the world, was the place of worship for two important deities for many merchants and shop owners of the Ancient Agora: god Hephaestus, protector of all metallurgists, and goddess Athena Ergani,... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 12:30, 14:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your meeting point is under the Arch of Hadrian (Hadrian's Gate), on Leof. Vasilisis Amalias. The closest metro station is ACROPOLIS and then you’ll need to walk 5’ to get to the Arch of Hadrian. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign "ALTERNATIVE ATHENS". ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know! - Small group tour - ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts - Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour - Entry fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable ## Compared with other Acropolis Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #73 of 82** | €45 | 4h | 4.79 (2512) | shared, max 15 | | [Athens Acropolis Official E-Scooter Guided Tour Fat E-Bike](/greece/athens/tours/athens-acropolis-official-e-scooter-guided-tour-fat-e-bike/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 5.0 (564) | shared | | [Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis](/greece/athens/tours/athens-scenic-bike-tour-with-regular-or-electric-bike-acropolis/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (3655) | shared | | [Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets](/greece/athens/tours/acropolis-e-bike-tour-with-entrance-tickets/?format=md) | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (738) | shared | Ranked #73 of 82 in Acropolis Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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