Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour worth booking?
Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour is a 9.2-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $582 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 9.2 hours
- From
- $582 per person
See the legendary Marathon – the inspiration for the Olympic marathon long-distance foot race - and the surrounding areas in an extensive full day tour. Why Hellenic Private Tours? Flexible tours and services tailored to your needs. Professional, certified drivers fluent in English. Well maintained, latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed andcertified for tourist use by the state authorities. Exceptional client feedback from around the world. Dedicated customer service team available for prompt assistance. Extensive network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request.
What you get
About this experience
See the legendary Marathon – the inspiration for the Olympic marathon long-distance foot race - and the surrounding areas in an extensive full day tour. Why Hellenic Private Tours? Flexible tours and services tailored to your needs. Professional, certified drivers fluent in English. Well maintained, latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans & minibuses), licensed andcertified for tourist use by the state authorities. Exceptional client feedback from around the world. Dedicated customer service team available for prompt assistance. Extensive network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)
- Private transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 400 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
- Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Kifissia
The full day Marathon tour starts with a 22-mile drive through the northern suburbs of Athens such as Kifisia, one of the prettiest neighborhoods of the Athens.
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Ekali
Ekali is a village located on the slopes of Penteli mountain, constructed on 1922 according to the standards of the English garden cities. Nowadays, Ekali is the residence for many of the country's most powerful business and shipping families, politicians and artists.
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Marathon Lake
Lake Marathon or the Marathon Reservoir is a water supply reservoir formed from the construction of Marathon Dam at the junction of Charadros and Varnavas Torrents near the town of Marathon. It was the primary water supply for Athens from 1931 until 1959. The dam is unique worldwide because its external cladding of white pentelikon marble is the same marble used in construction of the Parthenon and the other buildings in the Acropolis. We will make our first stop at the Lake where you will have the chance to have an early Greek coffee in a nice coffee shop right above the Marathon Lake, enjoy the scenery and take beautiful photos.
20 minutes here
Marathon Tomb
Arriving at the town of Marathon, we will visit the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, in which the Athenian army (9.000 soldiers) defeated the Persians (500.000 soldiers). The Tomb of the 192 Athenians was erected near the battlefield reminding all of us of the sacrifice of those patriots for a free country. The outcome of the battle was important not only for Greece but for the rest of Europe. The name of the athletic long distance race, the ‘MARATHON’ comes from the legend of Pheidippides who was a Greek runner and was sent from the city of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians were defeated by the Athenians but after announcing his message “NENIKIKAMEN” (meaning We have won) he collapsed and died of exhaustion.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
We will continue our tour by visiting the Marathon museum. Located in an idyllic rural location within close distance to the renown tumulus (grave mound) of Marathon, exhibits findings which cover a time span from the Prehistoric to the Late Roman era and derive from the excavated sites - mainly cemeteries - of the region.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Artemis
Driving southern through vineyards and olive trees, we arrive at the Temple of Artemis at Vravrona. Artemis the goddess of protector of hunters, animals and the safe birth of humans was enraged by the murder of two small female bears. In order to revenge Athenians for this murder caused an epidemic. Athenians finally appeased the goddess by by sending her all their maids from 5 to 10 years old at the temple in order to serve her and participate in the events which took place there.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Poseidon
The Temple of Poseidon is built on top of the hill, exactly at the meeting point of the Saronic Sea with the Aegean Sea. The temple was dedicated to God Poseidon, the lord of the Sea and it was there where all the sailors offered a last sacrifice to appease God Poseidon before leaving the safety of the Saronic Golf. According to Greek mythology, the Cape Sounion was the point from which Greek King Aegeus flung himself off the cliff to his death, upon the mistaken belief that his son had died. This ancient tragic tale involves a theme that is still used in modern story-telling today.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Lagonisi
On the way back to Athens, the visitor will enjoy the Greek traditional cuisine at a local tavern with a view to the sea.
45 minutes here
Lake Vouliagmeni
A short stop for pictures will be made at Vouliagmeni Lake. The lagoon formed about 2,000 years ago. It was once a large cavern that collapsed following an earthquake. The outline of the collapsed cavern roof can be clearly discerned from a distance. The lake has quite unique environmental conditions: it is supplied with warm seawater (28-35ºCelsius) via an underground channel spreading through a network of flooded caves, so its temperature never drops below 18 °C (usually ranges around 21-24 °C), whereas a freshwater spring reduces its salinity to brackish levels (14.5-18 psu). Because of its constant warm water temperature and its rich content in hydrogen sulphide, the lake functions as a spa since the end of the 19th century.
20 minutes here
Avenue of Poseidon (Poseidornos)
On your way back to your accommodation, you will have the potentiality to absorb the southern suburbs of Athens, such as Glyfada, Alimos & Old Faliron . It is an undeniable fact that these areas are considered to be the most up-scaled ones of Attica. Moreover, the traveler is given the opportunity to observe coastline of Attica full of private and public marines, shops and cafes.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Tour: 4-7 Guests
Explore the highlights of Marathon-Vravrona & Sounion in a private tour by a Mercedes minivan in style Private -Luxury -Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes minivan,Vito or Viano: 6-passenger seater- fully air conditioned - smoke free - free WiFi Pickup included
Private Tour: 12-15 Groups
Private - Lyxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes Minibus: Limo VIP Edition 16 Passengers seater Fully air conditioned Smoke Free Free WiFi Private Tour: 12-15 travelers: Explore the highlights of Marathon-Vravrona & Sounion in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style Pickup included
Private Tour: 8-11 Guests
Explore the highlights of Marathon-Vravrona & Sounion in a private tour by a Mercedes minibus in style Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled water Mercedes minibus: Mercedes Benz Limo VIP -11 passengers seater Fully air-conditioned Smoke Free WiFi Pickup included
Private Tour: 1-3 Guests
Explore the highlights of Marathon-Vravrona & Sounion in a private tour in a luxurious Mercedes sedan or similar in style. Private - Luxury - Stressfree Duration: 9 hours Bottled Water Mercedes sedan or similar: 3-passenger seater , Fully air-conditioned, Smoke Free Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant car seats are available upon request
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Frank made the tour outstanding
Frank was the best. Very knowledgeable. Kept to a very flexible schedule. Never felt rushed. Exceeded expectations
Response from the operator: Dear Vangela, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours
via Tripadvisor
The guide makes the tour.
We hired Frank for a custom tour of places near the Athens airport. We wanted to do something other than sitting at the Sofitel for the day. Grand assured us he was flexible in our itinerary. Our number 1 request was lunch at. Taverna by the sea. He took us to one that he frequents with his family. It was perfect. Frank is very knowledgeable on the history. I think he could still be giving us additional information!!!! We really enjoyed our day. But the best part of the tour was the opportunity to meet a great person!!! Thank you Frank.
Response from the operator: Dear Evaggelia, Thank you once again for choosing H.P. Tours and for sharing such a wonderful review. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your journey and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours
via Tripadvisor
Marathon Day Tour
What an amazing experience to see another side of Athens!! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought a great energy that mixed well with our group dynamic. Our driver, Christos, went ABOVE AND BEYOND!! He was always close by to pick up our group, answered all of our questions, and made sure to keep us well hydrated on our tours! Poseidon’s temple at the end was breathtaking!! An AMAZING experience I will never forget! 10/10!!!
Response from the operator: Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations. Providing our guests with a memorable experience is our top priority, and we’re pleased to know we succeeded in doing so during your time with us. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and offering our services again in the future. Kind regards, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours
via Tripadvisor
Marathon Tour Review
Our group tour of Marathon was phenomenal! 10/10 for service!! Our driver, Christos was fantastic! He was wonderful and always made sure our group was taken care of and enjoying our time. Our tour guide Averkios was knowledgeable and energetic. He taught us so much about the history and mythology of Greece. Christos answered all of our questions as well. The lunch by the sea is a core memory of mine. We will never forget this experience. Thank you, thank you to Christos, Averkios, and HP Tours!!
Response from the operator: Dear Amy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic time with us! Your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we’re pleased to know we could contribute to a memorable experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back and providing our services again in the future. Until then, please accept our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Frank Kotsiopoulos Managing Director H.P. Tours
via Tripadvisor
Hellenic Private Tours is the best
We chose the Hellenic Private Marathon Tour because we wanted to see the Temple of Artemis. Our guide, Gregory, let us know that it was off the beaten path. Not many tourist choose it, but it was beyond our expectations. Gregory brought the experience to life. Also, there is so much to see along the way. If you are given a choice, select Gregory as your guide and Jimmy as your driver. They are the best. Hellenic Private tours made us feel at home in Greece.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad that we managed to exceed your expectations. We hope we have the chance to offer you our services again in the future! Kind Regards, On behalf of H.P. Tours Frank Kotsiopoulos Manager Director
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9.2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $582 to $815
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours, who run 14 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.2.
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Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $582 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 9.2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 9.2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis, Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Acropolis E-bike Tour With Entrance Tickets. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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Included: Bottled water; On-board WiFi; In-vehicle air conditioning; Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites); and Private transportation. Not included: Lunch; English-speaking licensed tour guide (Optional / 400 Euros payable in cash).Subject to ava; Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type); and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 371 listed pickup locations in and around Athens. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Athens. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Marathon & Eastern Attica in a Day Tour?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Private Tour: 4-7 Guests, Private Tour: 12-15 Groups, Private Tour: 8-11 Guests, Private Tour: 1-3 Guests. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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