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Private Athens to Marathon History & Culture Daytrip

By Welcome Pickups
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $410 and current price is $370 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 will return you to your accommodation.

Activity location

  • Marathon Lake
    • Marathon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Marathon Lake
    • Marathon, Greece

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Private Athens to Marathon History & Culture Daytrip
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$394.66
$355.19 x 1 Adult$355.19
Paid at activity$15.09
Total
The previous price was $409.75 and current price is $370.28
10% off

What's included, what's not

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    Fuel and Tolls
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    Water
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    WiFi on board
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    All taxes and handling charges
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    Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
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    Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Meals and beverages
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    Tips and Gratuities
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    Marathon Tomb
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    Archaeological Museum of Marathon
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    Marathon Run Museum
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    Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 9–12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.
  • Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
  • Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.

Activity itinerary

Marathon Lake
  • 1h
In the historic municipality of Marathon 28 km from the center of Athens, lies the dam of the artificial Marathon lake.
Marathon Tomb
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Archaeological Museum of Marathon
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The museum mainly houses findings originating from the Battle of Marathon and from the Egyptian temple built nearby.
Marathon Run Museum
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The permanent exhibition of the “Olympic Marathon” presents for the first time in public the history of the Olympic Marathons from 1896 to 2000.

Location

Activity location

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    Marathon Lake
    • Marathon, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Marathon Lake
    • Marathon, Greece

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