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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.
About this activity in Petralona
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.
Other Policy
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
- Service animals allowed
- suitable for all physical fitness levels
- public transportation options are available nearby
- not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- in the center of athens, near the acropolis metro station
- 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
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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Summary:
We had a fantastic time learning about military history and getting a taste of it for ourselves! The guide was very knowledgeable and personalized the experience on the fly for our interests (we got extra Alexander the Great info). Had a great time!
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Summary:
What a fun experience! Highly recommend this experience to learn history in a fun and interactive way. Grigorios is a super host and great person. Highly recommend!
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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 128 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
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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