Marathon Battle and Marathon Olympic Run Half Day Tour

By Greece Athens Transfers & Tours

Free cancellation available

Features

Free cancellation available
5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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

Activity location

Marathon Lake
- Marathon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

McDonald's Σύνταγμα
- 2 Ermou
- 105 63, Athina, Greece

Check availability

Marathon Tour

5h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$234.52 x 1 Adult$234.52

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal pick up and drop off
Transportation with Minibus/MiniVan/Suv/Sedan (it depends on the number of participants)
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Liability insurance per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport Pick up & Drop off (Extra charge)
The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
Entry tickets for archeological sites and museums

Know before you book

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.

Activity itinerary

Marathon Lake

10m

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.

Archaeological Museum of Marathon

30m
Admission ticket 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.

Marathon

20m

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.

Marathon Tomb

30m
Admission ticket included

Start your day with a drive towards the area of Marathon, reputed for the starting point of the yearly Marathon run and a region where one the most historical ancient Greek battles took place 2500 years ago. You will cover a distance of approximately 30 km (19 miles) to the northeast of Athens, an area that borders the Aegean Sea. 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.

Marathon Beach

5m

Marathon bay is the exact location where Persians camped.

Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods

30m
Admission ticket included

Step into the fascinating world of ancient cultural exchange at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods in Brexiza, Nea Makri. This unique archaeological site blends Greek and Egyptian traditions, showcasing statues and ruins dedicated to deities like Isis and Osiris. Located near the stunning Marathon coastline, the sanctuary offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic connections between two great civilizations.

Location

Activity location

Marathon Lake
- Marathon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

McDonald's Σύνταγμα
- 2 Ermou
- 105 63, Athina, Greece

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