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British Museum Ancient Olympic Connections
According to legend, the gods themselves participated in the original Olympic Games. Whether that be true or not, the victors of the games were treated like heroes. For one thousand years, games were held at four-year intervals and sportsmen honoured Zeus with their prowess and skill. The ancient games were in many ways similar to the modern Olympics. Thousands travelled from all over the Greek world to relish the excitement and thrill of competition.
In the museum you can see images of the boxers and runners that participated, the chariots, the prizes, and even some of the victors themselves. The names of those who won at Olympia live forever. On this tour you will hear about the cheats and corruption, the training and the celebrations that made the ancient Olympics such a great sporting event.
You’ll compare and contrast the modern and ancient Olympics and learn what it was like for a visitor to the original games. Let the past be your inspiration to the future in 2012 and beyond. Join the sporting heroes.
See how obsessed the ancient Greeks and Romans were with the ancient
Olympics and compare that with the modern version. A guided tour starting in the British
Museum for the Ancient Games, then traveling by tube to view how London is
shaping up for the Games in 2012 at Stratford in East London. Only London can offer you this.
You can book a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for a private British Museum Ancient Olympic Connections, just for your group at a time to suit you. Why not combine the British Museum Ancient Olympic Tour with a wallk around the Olympic site for the 2012 Games and make it a truly Ancient and Modern Olympics Tour?
If you are interested in booking a private tour, please contact Tour Guides Ltd.
In the museum you can see images of the boxers and runners that participated, the chariots, the prizes, and even some of the victors themselves. The names of those who won at Olympia live forever. On this tour you will hear about the cheats and corruption, the training and the celebrations that made the ancient Olympics such a great sporting event.
You’ll compare and contrast the modern and ancient Olympics and learn what it was like for a visitor to the original games. Let the past be your inspiration to the future in 2012 and beyond. Join the sporting heroes.
Ancient and Modern Olympics Tour
See how obsessed the ancient Greeks and Romans were with the ancient
Olympics and compare that with the modern version. A guided tour starting in the British
Museum for the Ancient Games, then traveling by tube to view how London is
shaping up for the Games in 2012 at Stratford in East London. Only London can offer you this.
A great tour idea for your group.
You can book a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for a private British Museum Ancient Olympic Connections, just for your group at a time to suit you. Why not combine the British Museum Ancient Olympic Tour with a wallk around the Olympic site for the 2012 Games and make it a truly Ancient and Modern Olympics Tour?
If you are interested in booking a private tour, please contact Tour Guides Ltd.
