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Private Athens to Marathon History & Culture Daytrip
Marathon
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
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For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Begin your day with a private pickup by an English-speaking driver from your Athens hotel for a 45 km journey to Marathon, the historic site of the 490 BC Battle of Marathon.
This fully customizable and private tour includes:
Lake Marathon: Explore or swim at this artificial lake, which supplied water to Athens from 1931 to 1959. Marathon Tomb: Visit the monument honoring 192 Greek soldiers who defeated the Persian cavalry. Learn the legend of the messenger who ran 40 km to Athens to announce the victory, inspiring the modern marathon race. Marathon Run Museum: Discover the history of Olympic marathons and view a rare sports collection dating back to 1896. After your visit, your driver wil...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Marathon Tomb
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Marathon Run Museum
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Itinerary
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Marathon Lake
In the historic municipality of Marathon 28 km from the center of Athens, lies the dam of the artificial Marathon lake.
1 hour
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Marathon Tomb
This is where the dead from the Battle of Marathon is buried. Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece.
1 hour
3
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
The museum mainly houses findings originating from the Battle of Marathon and from the Egyptian temple built nearby.
1 hour
4
Marathon Run Museum
The permanent exhibition of the “Olympic Marathon” presents for the first time in public the history of the Olympic Marathons from 1896 to 2000.
Private Athens to Marathon History & Culture Daytrip
Marathon
About
Begin your day with a private pickup by an English-speaking driver from your Athens hotel for a 45 km journey to Marathon, the historic site of the 490 BC Battle of Marathon.
This fully customizable and private tour includes:
Lake Marathon: Explore or swim at this artificial lake, which supplied water to Athens from 1931 to 1959. Marathon Tomb: Visit the monument honoring 192 Greek soldiers who defeated the Persian cavalry. Learn the legend of the messenger who ran 40 km to Athens to announce the victory, inspiring the modern marathon race. Marathon Run Museum: Discover the history of Olympic marathons and view a rare sports collection dating back to 1896. After your visit, your driver wil...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Marathon Tomb
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Marathon Run Museum
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions