Byzantine & Christian Museum Tours

Visitors to Greece naturally focus on the talismanic Classical temples mostly built over a short 100 year period. The Byzantine period in Greece, spanned from the late Roman Empire for over 1500 years, is characterised by a flourishing in many distinctive art forms which sit alongside an amazingly rich depth of history. Byzantine period is still heavily present in the lives of modern Greeks who still worship in fresco covered Byzantine period churches & go home to Byzantine Art Icons decorating their homes. Our tour aims to bring these aspects to life for you along with many of the masterpieces from one of the largest & most significant collections in existence. Unequivocally dedicated to your group throughout, 'Skip the line' with your own Licensed Professional guide for a fascinating insight into the history of the old illuminating the new. An ideal and informative experience to include in any itinerary in Greece.

Make a start in the morning with a visit of Greece’s most glorious ancient site, the Acropolis of Athens. Located in the middle of modern Athens, the ‘sacred rock’ proudly displays a set of marble monuments that express their outstanding universal value.Continue on to the spectacular Acropolis museum, the most modern museum of Athens. Agora is the second most significant historical site of Athens, where you will find out more about philosophers like Socrates,the philosophical school of one of Greece’s most famous ancient philosopher, Aristotle, Athenian politics and the society in the Greek antiquity. During your visit at the prominent museum in Athens, you will admire a rich collection of artifacts that relate to Byzantine History & Christian Art.

This tour applies to people who are interested in the Ancient Philosophical school and Aristotle's Lyceum in particular, combining a prominent museum in Athens comprising of a rich collection of artifacts that relate to Byzantine History & Christian Art.

This tour applies to people who are interested in the Ancient Philosophical school and Aristotle's Lyceum in particular, combining a prominent museum in Athens comprising of a rich collection of artifacts that relate to Byzantine History & Christian Art.

Trace the history of medieval Athens on this unique half-day walking tour—a Viator Exclusive that you can’t book anywhere else! Follow your guide around the little-known medieval gems of Athens, stop to admire the centuries-old Church of Kapnikarea, wander the neighborhood of Plaka, and visit the Ottoman Fethiye Mosque, then explore the fascinating Byzantine and Christian Museum. Finally, finish your morning by indulging in delicious Greek cuisine and wine with a 3-course lunch at the museum’s acclaimed restaurant.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city for you to choose the two museums of your preference.

This tour is curated for the museum lovers! We have selected the 6 most popular in the city and your guide will navigate you to the two museums of your preference.

Your walking tour begins with a stop at the Byzantine museum of Athens which was founded in 1914. The collections of the Byzantine Museum show the course of Greek art from the 4th to the 19th century. These works represent the artistic production of the Greek area, and other regions both central and peripheral of the Byzantine empire and subsequently of Hellenism on into post-Byzantine times. Continue with a visit to the famous Benaki museum which houses Greek works of art from the prehistorical to the modern times, an extensive collection of Byzntine art, hosts periodic exhibitions and maintains a state-of-the-art restoration and conservation workshop.