Marathon town private tour from Athens
With this tour you will have the chance to visit the famous Marathon town and discover the place that the modern marathon running was named after.Starting from Athens the van will take you to Marathon, a town in Greece and the site of the legendary battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, in which the heavily outnumbered Athenian army defeated the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides, a Greek herald at the battle, was sent running all the way from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is how the marathon running race was conceived in modern times. After that you will be taken back to your accommodation in Athens.
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Free cancellation
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5 hours
Available in EnglishImportant information
* You will be requested to enter your accommodation name and communication details during checkout, in order to arrange your pick-up (pick-up and drop-off points should be the same)
* The starting time may be arranged in accordance to the traveler's wish. To arrange it please communicate with the local operator at the contact details you will find after booking
* Kindly note that the driver guide is not a licensed guide for archaeological areas and he can't enter with you into them
* A licensed guide can be provided upon request for an additional small fee
* Note that you may need to have a valid ID or passport with you while visiting the sights
* It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes