Home/Tours/Greece/Athens/A children's quest tour in Greece: where heroes are made

A children's quest tour in Greece: where heroes are made

How do you tell children about the real Olympic Games without turning the walk into a history lesson?

Read the full description
Age
6 and up
Duration
3 h
Where
Athens
220€
for a group of up to 5
Book
Ask a question
A children's quest tour in Greece: where heroes are made
Fast confirmation
The manager will confirm the date in your messenger
Cancel up to 4 days ahead
We reschedule or cancel your booking free of charge
A reply in your messenger
The guide will confirm the date, time and meeting point
Museum tickets are paid separately
The guide will tell you the price and help you buy in advance

About this tour

We invite you to Olympia — a place of strength and myth, where every child gets to feel like a real athlete. This is not simply a tour but a sporting and historical quest in the open air.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A private tour for the whole family
  • 🎲 Format: a quest-walk with games and small contests
  • 🗣 Guide's language: Russian
  • 🎯 Ages: children from 6 and their parents
  • ⏳ Length: 2.5–3 hours

What you will see

  • The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
  • The place where the Olympic flame is lit
  • The ancient stadium where the first athletes ran
  • The archaeological museum, with its ancient finds
  • The place where the heart of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Games, is buried

What you will learn

  • Who the Olympic heroes were and how it all began
  • Why the Greeks rubbed their bodies with oil before competing
  • What ancient helmets, spears and laurel wreaths looked like
  • What links the ancient games to the modern Olympics
  • Who Baron de Coubertin was, and why his heart was left in Greece

Who it suits

  • Children who like moving about and learning through play
  • Parents looking for a tour in an unusual format
  • Families interested in history, myth and sport
  • Little champions who dream of running on a genuinely ancient stadium

How to prepare

  • Comfortable shoes — essential
  • In summer: hats, sunscreen and water
  • Cameras welcome: the scenery here belongs on a postcard

Book a tour

Leave your phone number and we will call back and find a date.

220€
Group of up to 5
Free cancellation up to 4 days before.

Similar tours

All tours

A children's quest tour in Greece: where heroes are made

After your request a manager will contact you, check the details and confirm the booking.