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Half Day Marathon Private Tour

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Overview

The Marathon private tour takes you to one of the most beautiful seaside places packed with historical monuments, archaeological sites, an impressive marble dam and museum in Athens.

In the Marathon private tour you visit:

The site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BCE (Marathon Tomb)
The stunning marble dam of Marathon Lake
The Archaeological Museum & The Marathon Run Museum
The First Modern Olympic Stadium and the end of Marathon run in Athens
Learn how the marathon run took its name from the town of Marathon and relive the amazing battle of the Greeks against the Persian invasion.
Have coffee break or lunch (option) by the seaside Marathon village.

What's Included

  • Tour 100% exclusive to your group
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals and drinks
  • Your professional English speaking Tour driver can not escort you into the sites.
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We pick up from any Hotel and Air BNB in Athens and Piraeus

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Kallimarmaro

Your Marathon tour starts by visiting the 1st modern Olympic stadium, where the Marathon run ends. The Marathon run, 40 km, is named after the town and the length of the course is the distance from Marathon to Athens. The distance was allegedly run by Pheidippides to bring news of the Athenian victory over invading Persians in the Battle of Marathon, 490 BCE. The Stadium is called Panathenaic Stadium or just Kallimarmaro (which means made of fine marble) and is at walking distance from the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian and the Acropolis. The Stadium in 1886 was renovated to host the first Modern Olympic Games that were held in Athens.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon Lake

Your driver will then take you to the north of Athens towards the Marathon lake and Dam.The marathon dam is unique worldwide because its external cladding is of white Pendelikon marble. The same type of marble was used to build the Parthenon and the other temples on the Acropolis hill.The dam was constructed in 1929 and it was used mainly as the primary water supply for Athens from 1931 until 1959.There is a replica of the Athenian Treasury temple at Delphi constructed at the base of the dam illustrating the connection between modern and ancient Athens.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Marathon

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marathon

After your visit to the Museum, your driver can take you to have a coffee stop or lunch by the sea ( lunch option) of Marathon.After your seaside lunch break, your driver will take you back to your residence or at the airport.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Marathon Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
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The following is included:
  • Tour 100% exclusive to your group.
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day.
  • Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all.
  • Free residence/hotel/port pick up and return.
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  • Entrance fees.
  • Meals and drinks.
  • Your professional English speaking Tour driver can not escort you into the sites.
  • Gratuities.
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  • Your professional English speaking Tour driver can not escort you into the sites.
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