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Ancient Greek Combat Workshop

Travel into the past and learn how the ancient Greek citizen-soldiers (known as hoplites) warded off Persian invaders with this unique, hands-on battle experience. Take up replica wooden shields and weapons and delve into the art of phalanx combat techniques as you learn more about the Persian Wars and the soldiers who fought in them. Strategize with your team for the “othismos” clash with the opposing team.

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Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Travel into the past and learn how the ancient greek citizen-soldiers (known as hoplites) warded off persian invaders with this unique, hands-on battle experience. take up replica wooden shields and weapons and delve into the art of phalanx combat techniques as you learn more about the persian wars and the soldiers who fought in them. strategize with your team for the “othismos” clash with the opposing team.

Includes

  • Snacks
  • an athletic experience (animation)

Excludes

  • Bottled water
  • not a historical tour!!

Other

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • service animals allowed
  • in the center of athens, near the acropolis metro station
  • suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • public transportation options are available nearby
  • the experience is an outdoor sport experience, that is why there are always some dangers we can not predict (injuries, extreme fatigue etc), that is why we ask you to always be alert during the experience. the participantstake the full responcibility for the dangers of running outdoors.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Nomad23490954163
• Jul 25, 2026 12:42:11 AM
Summary: A fun family experience that was a great mix of a history lesson and active learning.
John_T
• Jun 22, 2026 01:07:33 PM
Summary: Gregory was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of fighting, we had a wonderful time learning history while having fun! He was wonderful with including everyone and making sure that we all had a great time. He worked around our scheduling conflict and made sure that timing worked for us. I would definitely recommend giving it a shot!
V9631UJjm
• Mar 6, 2025 05:09:41 PM
Summary: An excellent family adventure. Felt like we explored and fought our way through thousands of years of history. Gregory was a great guide. Very informative and lots of fun.

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Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Ancient Greek Combat Workshop are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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