Greece Military History Private Tour
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Greece Military History Private Tour
By Athens Classic Tour
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In the last 3.500 years Greeks had no more than 300 years of peace, alltogether! In this unique tour, suitable for adults and kids alike, you will learn the story of Greece, starting from the rise and tragic fall of ancient Athens, till today!
Starting from the Phaleron Maritime (open air) Museum, where we will see an actual replica of the ancient Trireme, the famous ship that established the maritime empire of Athens. Right next to it is the (visitable) battleship “Averof” a legend of WWI.
Then we head to the Athens War Museum to get an overview of the weapons used during the last 30 centuries you will hear (and see) an overview of the most important battles of Greece and how they shaped its history.
The Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, will amaze both kids and adults with its interactive artifacts!
Last but not least, we may visit (optional, on specific dates) the Hellenic Air Force Museum (with 40+ airplanes).
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 12-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Professional driver with deep knowledge of history
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Fuel and tolls
- Bottled water
What's not included- Lunch / Drinks
- Averof battleship admission: 5 Euros (18-64 years old) / 2,50 Euros (7-17 and 65+)
- Athens War Museum: 6 Euros
- Ancient Greek Technology Museum: 5 Euros
- Entry/Admission - Hellenic Maritime Heritage Park
- Entry/Admission - Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
- Entry/Admission - Athens
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- Pick up from your hotel/accomodation. Kindly provide your telephone number in case of need.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165642P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165642P7
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- 717nicholast0 contributionsGreat way to learn about Athens history, democracy and philosophyCan't recommend this walking tour enough! 3 hours of great fun listening to Panos effortlessly guiding us through the history, establishment of democracy and Greek Philopshers of Athens. Book it.....you won't regret it!Written 14 March 2025
- DaniNotts0 contributionsRecommend 100%Absolutely loved it. Panos was an excellent tour guide, engaging and humorous. 3 hours flew by as we listened to the history of Athens, visited historical sites. Panos finished off the tour with an incredible discussion on Greek philosophy.Written 14 March 2025
- tarunjeram0 contributionsA window on the history of AthensMy favorite of all activities in Athens. Panos engaged with us from the moment we met. He spoke to each of us and ensured we participated in the process. Asking us questions and keeping us involved. He was also kind and caring. Ensured we were comfortable all the time. The pace was easy. There was lots of information being shared at a digestible rate. We visited several sites and didn’t feel rushed. Some of his stories were funny and made us laugh. Highly recommended 👌!!Written 13 March 2025
- georgg9480 contributionsMust-do tour when visiting AthensA fantastic tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, it was great to connect the places with history and ideas.Written 11 March 2025
- 532radhikab0 contributionsThought provoking! FantasticI had an incredible experience on this walking tour of Athens, which explored the philosophy, history, and scientific thought of some of the city’s greatest minds. Our guide, Panos, was exceptional—kind, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. His passion for the topics he covered was evident, making every story and insight even more engaging. Walking through Athens while learning about the philosophical foundations that shaped Western thought was both inspiring and thought-provoking. If you’re looking for a tour that goes beyond the usual historical sites and dives into the ideas that shaped the world, this is definitely one to take. Highly recommend!Written 1 March 2025
- corkyparker0 contributionsOne of the highest highlights of our trip to GreeceThank you! To sit where Plato sat, to learn as much as we did in those wonderful 3 1/2 hours! Wow. It was an opportunity not to be missed and Panos, our guide was absolutely sensational. We have so much to learn from this country. Particularly interesting to learn about the birth place of democracy, as we all apparently are watching its decline. Not to be missed by anyone who loves history! 😊Written 18 February 2025
- T8430CFjessier0 contributionsThought provoking and funHIGHLY recommend this tour! The tour guide was interesting, easygoing, and a wealth of knowledge. He has a fun way of describing/showing what it was really like to be an Athens citizen in ancient times while guiding you through the city's must see sites.Written 7 February 2025
- JaneDoe78120 contributionsHighly recommendedIt was a very nice guided tour of Ancient Greece with an in-depth focus on the evolution from myths to philosophy and the growth of democracy. Even though our world can be understood through natural laws and mathematical patterns: keep wondering, always! Pur guide Pano embodies this entirely. Any question will be answered with knowledge and an invitation to amazement. If you're interested in this part of the ancient Greek history and how it's still very relevant and alive in today's world... Take the tour! You'll love itWritten 5 February 2025
- katerina2790 contributionsThe first stop for anyone interested in Athens’ historyThis tour was fantastic. Panos is extremely knowledgeable and explains things in a very interesting and thought provoking way. He tailored the tour according to what we were interested in and honestly I could find no fault. Do yourself a favour book this tour as the first thing you do when you come to Athens, if you are truly interested in its history. From here you can choose if you wish to delve deeper into a particular site, and visit it specifically for a deep dive.Written 2 February 2025
- 556trav0 contributionsThought Provoking, Relatable and Very EnjoyablePanos’ walking tour combines the historical sites with stories, humor and thought provoking explanations that chronicles how the field of philosophy developed the idea of Democracy in ancient Athens. We concluded with a very engaging discussion on some of the major philosophers’ ideas and inventions and how they resonate in today’s science and society. I highly recommend this tour!Written 23 January 2025
- qianying l0 contributionsBest walking tour everI have joined many walking tours, but Panos’s democracy and philosophy tour is the best one I have experienced so far. He presents historical anecdotes in a very engaging way. He is not a conventional tour guide who merely explains facts and events at a surface level; he is incredibly knowledgeable, delving into philosophical concepts not only from ancient philosophy but also from other domains such as biology (e.g., natural creatures having innate needs for equality—do all values follow a template?) and quantum physics (e.g., the quantum yin-yang) and so many more things. It was such a thought-provoking experience, and I had the best discussion I’ve had in recent months.Written 20 January 2025
- SteveMc870 contributionsOutstanding ExperienceHighly recommend this tour! It offers great context of the burgeoning philosophical thought of 2,500 years ago alongside the actual locations. Panos is a learned philosopher and truly passionate about how the conversations of the ancient Agora changed human thought and understanding.Written 15 January 2025
- E3915YCjackb0 contributionsFrom the ancients to quantum mechanics, philosophy at its best - so good!Great tour, small group, fantastic guide. Would absolutely recommend. This was an experience I was looking forward to for a very long time and was not disappointed. So amazing to stand rock where Socrates gave his final lessonWritten 12 January 2025
- PavlosParissi0 contributionsGreat to learn about Greek cultureAmazing tour ! Panos was a great tour guide. He knew so many things about history, philosophy and even science. His explanations were very clear and so interesting. We started by waking through the center of the city and he explained things about the agora, keramikos, the library of Hadrian, pnyca. We then sat and he continued his explanation about different Greek philosophers, mathematicians, … where we had a discussion. It was a very complete tour. Great for general culture. Thank you Panos !Written 11 January 2025
- chelsean5130 contributionsFascinating and eye-opening tour about the real history of democracy!This was a wonderful tour! My guide, Panagiotis, was absolutely fantastic. B/c I visited Greece in the winter, the sites weren't crowded, and we were able to walk at a leisurely pace. I asked a ton of questions and learned so many new things about democracy, philosophy, the Acropolis, Agora, Plaka, and many Greek sites. 10/10!Written 5 January 2025
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Chapel Hill, NC25 contributions
First, we were late for our tour because of timed release at our cruise ship. When we contacted Panos, it was no problem. We stayed in touch and he retrieved us from our hotel in a clean and today car. While we drove to the shipyard, he told stories that gave context to everything we were to see and the incredibly turbulent history of wars in Greece.
At our first stop, we saw a replica of the trireme which my husband and I both found amazing. And we toured a bout used in WW1.
Then we were off to the war museum where he guided us through each exhibit giving context to the wars and pointing out the most important moments and artifacts. There were moving moments, funny moments and sad moments we would have missed without Panos’ fantastic explication.
Lastly, we visited the museum of Ancient Greek technology. It was fantastic and just what we needed after the sobriety of the war museum. Do not miss this tiny bit incredibly fun museum!!!
Going on this tour was a story, with explainations for wars based not only on politics, but ambition, geography, and jealousy. So much more than dates and facts, it felt like a journey through time. This was one of the best tours we’ve ever done anywhere and you will not regret it! If you love history, this is a must on your Athens visit.
At our first stop, we saw a replica of the trireme which my husband and I both found amazing. And we toured a bout used in WW1.
Then we were off to the war museum where he guided us through each exhibit giving context to the wars and pointing out the most important moments and artifacts. There were moving moments, funny moments and sad moments we would have missed without Panos’ fantastic explication.
Lastly, we visited the museum of Ancient Greek technology. It was fantastic and just what we needed after the sobriety of the war museum. Do not miss this tiny bit incredibly fun museum!!!
Going on this tour was a story, with explainations for wars based not only on politics, but ambition, geography, and jealousy. So much more than dates and facts, it felt like a journey through time. This was one of the best tours we’ve ever done anywhere and you will not regret it! If you love history, this is a must on your Athens visit.
Written 28 September 2024
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Hi Corey, thank you both for your kind words! Our discussion was also a pleasure for me, i also learned some things from you! Best wishes to both!
Written 29 September 2024
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G. Richard Gold
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Jun 2024 • Family
Panos was a great tour guide. He was on time for both tours and knowledgeable about Greek military history. He also helped us to customize our two tours. One tour related to the Poseidon Temple and sights along the coast and the other one to museums in Athens on technology, a model trireme and visit onboard a Greek battleship from the 20th century. I highly recommend him.
Written 15 July 2024
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Hi Richard, glad to hear you enjoyed the tours! All the best to both of you.
Written 20 July 2024
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