Temple of Hephaestus Tours and Tickets

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and the Olympian Zeus Temple and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Explore the highlights of Athens in a private vehicle on this full-day tour. Depart from your hotel and make your way the the Acropolis, where you can stroll through the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon. Take in views from Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki.

This foodie extravaganza is the ultimate way to get a taste of Greece. By traveling with a private guide, you’ll get a more personalized experience, and you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention for questions. Your guide will lead the way, which takes the stress out of navigating, and you’ll visit multiple local Athens food hotspots, such as markets, food counters, and more. Highlights include trying Greek olive oil, souvlaki, and doughnuts.

For lovers of classical Greek culture and history, a visit to the Agora of Athens is a must. On this guided tour, explore the temples and an ancient concert hall, follow in the footsteps of Plato and Socrates through its marble colonnades, and see the most significant artefacts in the Museum of the Ancient Agora.

Hop on a bike for this fun and fascinating 2-wheeled tour around Athens, capped off by an unforgettable sunset. Follow a friendly tour leader to most of the capital’s major sights and panoramic viewpoints. Cover much more ground than walking while enjoying the flexibility to stop often and soak up scenes of daily life along the way.

Escape the daytime heat and see Athens’ ancient sights after the sun has gone down on this 2.5-hour electric bike tour. Meet your guide in the late evening, then hop aboard your easy-to-ride bike and zip around the city center. Cruise through atmospheric Plaka, or Athens Old Town, and see the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis of Athens and other historical landmarks illuminated against the night sky. This small-group tour is limited to just 11 participants.

See a different side of the Greek capital on an energizing half-day bike tour of Athens. Cycle through the city along bike-friendly paths, getting a great perspective of landmarks like the Parthenon, before heading to the beautiful coastline known as the Athens Riviera. Soak up fantastic views of the Saronic Gulf while riding along the water, and see coastal highlights that most visitors miss like the Faliro Olympic Complex and Flisvos Marina. Enjoy leisure time to explore the marina, and take advantage of your local guide’s insider expertise.

Cover ground you couldn’t hope to cover on public transport when you book this action-packed full day tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Archaeological Museum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Inhale city views from Mt. Lycabettus and explore the Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods. Entrance fees at own expense.

Whether you’re on a cruise or on route to an island vacation, hit the Athens highlights in just half a day on this to-the-point tour with a private driver and licensed guide. See Acropolis highlights, including the iconic Parthenon, the Ancient Agora, where Plato and Socrates spoke, the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympics, the historic Plaka district, and more, and inhale city views from Mt. Lycabettus.

Explore the heart of historical Athens and its ancient Agora on this private walking tour. With your own private guide, learn about Athens’ long history and colorful culture as you stroll by the markets and squares of Monastiraki, and delve into the charming lanes of the Plaka, the city’s Old Town. Discover churches, Ottoman-era monuments and Roman ruins, and explore the Agora, once the main square of ancient Athens. View the antiquities here, and visit the archaeological museum at the restored Stoa of Attalos, the forum’s ancient shopping mall.

Discover the history and myths of ancient Athens on a 4-hour walking tour with your own private guide. See UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites including The Acropolis, which contains the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike, among other famous monuments. Continue to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, discover the core of the ancient city at the Agora of Athens (aka the Forum of Athens), and view the Temple of Hephaestus and the ancient Keramikos Cemetery. Your knowledgeable guide brings the history and legends to life on this ancient Athens tour.

Pair the Ancient Agora (which means marketplace) with a very modern market set in a hip hotel on this unique walking tour that’s perfect for travelers looking to deepen their Athens knowledge. Your private guide will collect you and accompany you to the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Hephaestus, the Stoa of Attalos, and the cathedral. Finish up with a tasting tour of the contemporary artisan producers at ERGON House.

Enjoy the best of Athens, including skip the line entrance to the Acropolis and the Greek Agora, with a private guide. Beginning with the Acropolis where you can explore the complex, which has survived earthquakes and battles with Amazons, Persians, Crusaders and Stormtroopers. On your private, guided Acropolis tour, consider the importance of the structure as a universal symbol of the classical spirit and civilisation. You will also discover some of the earliest theatres known to man at the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus. With expert recommendations from your guide, who will have enough tips to keep you occupied long beyond your trip. Lastly, enjoy entrance to the Greek Agora, where you will learn why it is celebrated as the birthplace of democracy. At the end of your tour, your guide will give you a skip-the-line pass which can be used up to 4 days following your tour.

Instead of spending the day rushing around Athens in a tightly-scheduled group tour, explore the city at your own pace with this self-guided tour experience. All you need is your mobile phone and some headphones to immerse yourself in the city with a VoxCity audio tour. Follow your maps to the landmarks you want to see and learn about their history from your private audio guide.

Experience the Ancient Agora from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link and instructions, and in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch! Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will discover not only historical facts but also unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into treasures of the Ancient Agora and immerse yourself in the surroundings/exhibits in an entirely innovative way.

Exploring Athens’ antiquities independently may mean missing their hidden mythology, but taking a guided tour may not fit with your schedule. This self-guide tour works both ways: showing you around the Acropolis hill archaeological sites at your own pace via a mobile app. Simply download, use the offline content to navigate the various ruins; and hear the associated legends and myths that you'd usually only learn from a live guide.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Athens Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.

Experience the Ancient Agora from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link and instructions, and in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch! Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will discover not only historical facts but also unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly anytime. This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into treasures of the Ancient Agora and immerse yourself in the surroundings/exhibits in an entirely innovative way.

We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history/culture, scenery, photography. If you want to see everything that Athens has to offer, then we suggest both modern & classical Athens sites in a full day tour. The day starts with convenient pickup and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Plaka, ancient & modern Agora, Lycavetus hill and many more. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly we can drive on small roads and you will see Athens from all different angles. We are dedicated to show you the Athens we know and love, as travelers and not as tourists and for this reason we will avoid the tourist traps. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed archaeologist guide (extra cost). You have the options of a full payment at the time of your booking or reserve your tour with a deposit only 50% at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay). See additional info.

Discover the Jewish history of Athens with a full-day private tour. Meet your guide at the pick-up location of your choosing and set out on a guided tour of city landmarks including the Acropolis Museum, Zeus Temple, and the Jewish Museum. Wander through the Monastiraki Flea Market and see a panoramic view of Athens from Lycavetus Hill. Learn about history and heritage from your private guide.

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It is a unique experience an incredible journey into ancient civilization. Rich in knowledge images colors flavors and memories that will accompany you for a lifetime. Leave the 21st-century bustle of Athens behind for the day and discover the ancient world of Peloponnese on a private 8-hour tour. Combining both historical and natural attractions, the full-day excursion is perfect for history buffs and travelers who want to get off the beaten path in Greece.

During this “delicious” tour we combine two of our greatest passions: The beautiful sites of Athens, the stories that unfold behind them and our love for Greek food as it evolved over the last 2500 years… Uncover with us untold stories and myths of some of Athens’ most legendary sites and neighborhoods and find out what made them so unique and popular all these years. What makes Athens so unique as a city and why are people so "friendly"? Greek hospitality is known to all of us, not only in the smaller cities and islands but in Athens and her people too. Let us show you the best of Athens sites and people, find out a little more about Ancient Greeks' daily routine and compare it with a day in the life of a contemporary Athenian. This tour ends with an authentic Ancient Greek dinner where you will enjoy a three-course menu based on revived ancient Greek recipes… Put on your comfortable shoes, be inspired and become an ancient Greek for an hour or so…