Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- Mask of Agamemnon
- Poseidon of Cape Artemision
- Collection of Kouros and Kore
- Jockey of Artemision
Photos & Highlights
- Detailed exploration of the world’s greatest collection of ancient Greek artifacts
- Led by an archaeologist
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Tour Description
In this 3-hour tour of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, we'll join an archaeologist for an in-depth discussion of one of the greatest collections of Greek artifacts in the world. Together, we'll not only marvel at the museum's collection of prehistoric and ancient Greek art, but develop a greater appreciation for Greece as a foundation of Western civilization.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
We’ll begin our conversation just outside the Archaeological Museum, and together we’ll plunge into one of the most exciting museums in Europe. Using the vast collection of visual stimuli available, together we’ll make Greek mythological stories come to life.
The National Archaeological Museum is home to numerous collections, including the prehistoric collection, with its fascinating objects from the Neolithic, Cycladic and Mycenaean eras. Depending on the interests of the group, we will delve into the museum’s breathtaking sculptures, vases, and metallurgy collections. There is also the opportunity to visit the Egyptian Art section, another world-class collection, featuring tools, jewels, mummies, and spectacular bronzes.
The Ancient and The Modern
By the end of our time together we’ll have contextualized the collections and have a deeper understanding of what to do in Athens' famous museum, as well as how the iconic statues, vases, and other objects fit into the fascinating narrative of culture, art history and Greek myths, and the point at which these disciplines intersect. We’ll also make connections with present-day Athens, and discuss the relevance of ancient history on the lives of the contemporary city and its population.
Please note:
Starting February 2024, the galleries of the Vases, Metalwork, and Minor Arts Collections will not be accessible to visitors due to renovation works.
Starting February 2024, the galleries of the Vases, Metalwork, and Minor Arts Collections will not be accessible to visitors due to renovation works.
FAQ
Is this tour suitable for visitors with mobility issues?
Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible and it has wheelchairs available to loan.
Yes. The museum is wheelchair accessible and it has wheelchairs available to loan.
Experts
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Effie was superb! We really wanted a deep dive and she was up for the task! She was able to share lots and lots of information with enthusiasm and expertise that we loved! She knows so much and loves the material which was infectious. Effie was able to teach both our 14 year old and us in a way that kept us all in rapt attention. We feel like we understand the ark of the cultural, political and religious worlds of the Greek worlds in a way we couldn't have imagined. We will be back for more!
Sharon
Reviewed on:
Aug 18, 2025
What an amazing historical place and what an excellent guided tour. Effie, is extremely knowledgeable, well educated and very pleasant lady.. in a very polite and sophisticated way she took the time to explain not only current events, impacting the country of Greece, but then to step-by-step, built the cultural basis by which Greece functions today
I really appreciated her in depth knowledge both from a historical and cultural perspective. I left the museum, feeling as if I have been immersed in thousands of years of Greek history.. In many ways I have a much better understanding of the “real” Greek and their many struggles.
Thank you, Effie
Ed
Reviewed on:
Aug 5, 2025
Great tour and such a fun experience! Our kids loved it as much as we did!
Dokleida
Reviewed on:
Jul 14, 2025
