National Archaeological Museum Private Tour

• Admire the 14 kilograms of golden Mycenaean artifacts excavated by Schliemann.
• Marvel at the bronze statue of Zeus (or Poseidon) and the running horse with its Jokey from the Artemisio shipwreck.
• Explore Cycladic art.
  Kouroi & Kores statues from the archaic era
  The mechaism of antikythira
• View the exquisite frescoes from Santorini and one of the world’s largest pottery collections.

Your guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum takes you on a chronological journey across millennia of Greek history. You’ll begin with prehistoric artifacts from Sesklo and Dimini, gaining insight into the daily lives and rituals of Greece’s earliest inhabitants. From there, explore the elegant Cycladic idols, pottery, and utensils, followed by the dazzling treasures of the Mycenaeans, including the famous golden masks that have captivated the world.
As you move through the museum, you’ll encounter iconic pottery such as the Dipylon Amphora and funerary steles, bronze masterpieces including statues and artifacts rescued from shipwrecks and Roman sculptures. The stunning frescoes from Santorini offer a glimpse into the artistry of the Bronze Age, revealing the colors and motifs that inspired generations of Greek culture.
Your licensed guide will bring each artifact to life with fascinating stories, historical context, and connections to modern Greece. Families with children will especially enjoy the engaging and interactive approach.