Athens Half-Day Small Group Mythology Walking Tour

Zeus, ruler of the gods, is introduced first on this journey through Athens. In Plaka, the city's oldest district and now a bustling tourist hub, you'll uncover his myth—from his dramatic birth and overthrow of his father to his passionate affair with Europa, who gave her name to Europe. Along Dionysiou Areopagitou, the scenic pedestrian street encircling the Acropolis, you'll meet Dionysus, god of wine and theater, once beloved in Greece but later dismissed by the Romans. The tour concludes at the Pnyx, offering a close view of the Acropolis gateway, where you’ll hear of Athena’s origin and her legendary contest with Poseidon for the city's favor—a victory that gave Athens its name and identity