Small-Group Olympic Games Training and Race Experience in Athens: A 2-Hour Activity

Experience the thrill of Olympic Games training and racing in Athens. Discover the history of the Olympics, learn ancient and modern training techniques, and compete in a race at the iconic Olympic Stadium. Join our 2-hour small-group activity for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is one of the main historic attractions of Athens, and it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. It is the stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held for the first time in 1896.
  • Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center - The Zappeion was the first…
What's Included
  • Certified sports trainer
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entry fees to Panathenaic stadium
Additional Information

Participate in an enjoyable and straightforward activity at venues linked to actual Olympic events! Learn the true history of the Olympics and discover how ancient athletes prepared. You’ll have the chance to try out the discus, javelin throw, shot put, and long jump before competing in a relay race at the world’s first modern Olympic Stadium! This is a…

Location
Zappeion Hall
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas
The meeting point for your tour will be at the stairs located at the Zappeion Congress Hall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Smilefest32
Sep 29, 2024
100% Recommend! - This was such a fun alternative to a "traditional" tour! Our trainer/guide for the day was Evi and she was fantastic. She is so knowledgeable about not only the history of the Olympics, but other history as well and she delivered the information in an interesting way so we were never bored. Evi also gave us tons of tips about what other sites/places we should see. She was friendly and personable and had a great energy about her. Given her extensive knowledge and her obvious passion for fitness, she was absolutely the perfect guide for this tour. I do want to point out that this tour does involve exercising and you need to wear some type of tennis shoes and comfortable clothes you can move in (workout clothes are great). There was an older couple on the tour with us and they had booked their tour through a travel agent, who apparently didn't prep them about the tour, but they were game to try everything anyway and we all had fun. You will warm up/stretch, walk/jog/run a little, and learn how to do some of the ancient Olympic sports such as learning how to throw a javelin, how to throw a discus, how to shot put, and how to perform a traditional long jump. It was very cool to run on the track of the Panathenaic Stadium (you can walk if you prefer). This is a really unique way to learn more about Greece and the Olympics and it was a highlight of our trip. We definitely recommend this tour- if you're on the fence, just book it! I also highly recommend Evi as your guide if you're lucky enough to get her!
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Glenmi8530yb
Sep 12, 2024
Dean was a great guide. - This was a great tour & Dean was the best guide we had during out stay in Athens. The guides knowledge and passion mixed with the buildings made this one to remember
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George_d
Aug 31, 2024
Fun morning experience - This was a truly fun way to spend a morning and learn about the Olympic experience. Yolie (sp?) made our time together, fun, interactive and insightful. My 11-year-old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The culmination of the tour in Olympic Stadium was also incredible.
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Howard_h
Aug 22, 2024
Gold Medal Morning - Really cool opportunity to learn about the original Olympic events from 1896, and actually try them out. Have never held a javelin nor discus, made it special. The stadium was spectacular, don't miss on the opportunity to go up the ramp to the museum portion. While small, it is really special. Our trainer/guide was such a special part of the day!!
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Katievirtue
Aug 1, 2024
Fun Olympic Games for family - Our family had so much fun including our 6 and 8 year old boys. Loved the combination of history and playing the games. Great way for kids to learn about ancient Athens.
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422talithaa
Jul 23, 2024
Culture allied with physical exercise and family - The teacher was amazing and friendly, told the history of sports, the Olympics and the places with a lot of property. We love
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Lesliev507
Jul 17, 2024
Olympic Games Fun! - We loved the Olympic workout and tour! Our leader ioli was amazing! She let us have fun competing as a family and she taught us so much about the sport events and the Olympic history!
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Jack_c
Jul 1, 2024
Highly Recommended Fun Experience! - We had a really great morning with Loli! It was only the two of us, so it ended up a private tour. Loli was very knowledgeable about the history of the games which is of course the primary reason we booked! She was also great at coaching us through the events - we are both sporty and took to the activities pretty easily but we can definitely see how she would be great with people who weren’t sporty. This event would definitely be for anyone! Super fun for anyone who wanted to learn about the history of the games, see the stadium up close and personal and also get some activity in!
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Rachelh371
Jun 27, 2024
Great experience! - This was such a great experience. Dean was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and good fun. As others have said, this tour really brings the Olympics to life and the activities are held in the spirit of the Olympics - ie it doesn’t matter who wins, it’s the taking part! The stadium is incredible and although you can take photos from outside, nothing beats being in there and running on the track as thousands of others have done before. Probably our favourite trip in Athens
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Laura_v
Jun 24, 2024
Olympic Games Family Friendly Tour - Fun, Family Friendly Tour that includes an easy workout while learning about the history of the Olympic Games in Athens. Includes a beautiful park walk and five events of the Pentathlon (javelin, discus, shotput, long jump, and running) and finishes in the 1896 Olympic Stadium. Sports equipment is modified to ensure safe fun for all. Our guide, Dean, knew lots of Olympic history and did a great job engaging all of the guests. After the tour, take the free walking tour of the Olympic museum in the stadium to cool down and see torches from past Olympics.
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From $63
up to 12 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).