Get the background on what the Olympic Games were really about in venues connected to original events. Find out how ancient athletes trained and learn techniques before you compete in a race in the world’s first modern Olympic stadium.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- English
Experience
- Learn the history of the Ancient Olympic Games and what they meant at the time
- Tour the Zappeion to discover the first modern purpose-built Olympic facility
- Stretch your muscles and hone your skills in a gym session at an historic 19th-century gym
- Run like a champion in the Panathenaic Stadium, the home of the 1896 Olympic Games
- Certified sports trainer
- Entry fees
- Food and drinks
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Prepare for the activity
Meet in front of the big fountain near the Zappeion Hall. Access to the fountain is from Vassilissis Olgas Avenue. The Zappeion Hall is between the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the National Gardens of Athens).
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- Sportswear
Not allowed
- Open-toed shoes
Know before you go
- This tour involves mild sport activity so please wear the right shoes and try not to eat 2 hours prior to the activity