Mythology performance in the streets of Athens

Ancient myths come to life just for you in a live show on the streets of Athens!

Duration

2 hours

When

10.30 am, Mon-Sat

Languages

english

From

€45per person

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Zeus is madly in love, Athena is bearing gifts and Dionysus is drunk again! Circle the Acropolis, walk through Plaka and see and hear all the gossip – okay, the myths – about the gods of Greece from professional storytellers in an unprecedented experience in the streets of Athens!

Highlights

  • Treat yourself to the joy and surprise of performance that comes with this unique live professional experience
  • Listen to the foundational Greek myths, important not just to Athens but to the world
  • Walk in some of the most important areas of ancient Athens, with guides that know all the stories, ancient and modern, that go along with them
  • Learn all about famous Gods & Heroes!

What you can expect

As is proper for the ruler of the gods, Zeus comes first. You’ll hear about him in Plaka, the oldest part of the city. Once a nearly forgotten corner of the modern city, this area is today the tourist center of Athens, with more souvenir shops than you could ever need. In the midst of them, however, are also places that mean a great deal to local residents. It’s in this corner of the city, just a little off the main streets, that you’ll hear about the birth of Zeus, his rise to power over his gruesome father, and his torrid love affair with Europa, the woman who gave her name to an entire continent. 

On Dionysiou Areopagitou, the marvellous pedestrian street around the Acropolis and the site of two ancient theaters, you’ll hear about Dionysus, god of wine and the theatrical arts. An extremely popular god in Greece and in early Rome, Dionysus eventually fell out of favor with the Romans, who frowned on the excesses associated with celebrating his rites.

The last stop on the tour is at Pnyx, from where there’s an outstanding close-up view of the Propylae of the Acropolis, the gateway to the Sacred Rock. This is the most fitting place possible to hear about goddess Athena, starting with her birth and covering the contest between this remarkable goddess of wisdom and her uncle, the god Poiseidon, for the patronage of the city that would, as a result of her victory, take her name and become Athens. 

Practical info

Duration
2 hours
Walking pace
Easy
Languages
english
When
10.30 am, Mon-Sat

Activity type

  • Outdoor storytelling walk (shared option) / adaptable indoor experience (private option)

Walking and pace

  • Short walking distances with frequent stops for narration

Private upgrades

  • Private bookings allow for added flexibility, including archaeological site visits, indoor settings, and tastings
  • Professional storytellers
  • Professional tour leader
  • Food or drinks 
  • Transportation

The Mythology Performance in the Streets of Athens is a guided storytelling experience that brings ancient Greek myths to life through performative, theatrical narration in the streets of Athens. Rather than a traditional tour, it is a story-driven walk that combines mythology, place, and live narration.

This experience is ideal for travelers who enjoy storytelling, mythology, and immersive cultural experiences. It appeals to adults, couples, and families with older children who prefer creative, interactive activities rather than standard sightseeing tours.

  • Shared option: No. The shared experience does not include visits to archaeological sites.
  • Private option: The private experience does not include a visit to the Acropolis by default.  A visit to the Acropolis Hill can be added only as an optional upgrade, which extends the experience to approximately 4 hours and involves an additional cost.

The experience takes place in the vicinity of the Acropolis Hill and the historic neighborhood of Plaka, using the surrounding streets as the stage for the storytelling.

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and includes three main storytelling stops. Walking distances are short and manageable, with frequent pauses for narration.

  • Shared option: No. The shared experience takes place outdoors.
  • Private option: Yes. The private experience can be adapted to take place indoors, although the duration will be shorter than the outdoor version.

The experience follows three Greek myths, presented in a performative, theatrical manner by the storyteller.

In the private experience, participants are more actively engaged, especially through tastings and interaction during the storytelling.

  • Shared option: No tastings are included.

  • Private option: Yes. The private experience includes:

    • Pasteli tasting

    • A glass of wine (or juice for children)

    • Olive oil to take home

This is a one-of-a-kind mythology performance that does not exist elsewhere in Greece. It combines live storytelling, performance, and place to create an immersive experience that is neither a conventional tour nor a theatrical show.

Themes
Archaeology
Culture & History
Family Friendly
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