Athens Small-Group Philosophy & Democracy Tour
5.0
(399)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Explore ancient Athens through the lens of philosophy and democracy with this small-group tour. In addition to covering the city's major landmarks and history, you'll compare the democracy of ancient Greece to the democracies of the modern world. Visit the Ancient Agora, stroll through Monastiraki Flea Market, Hadrian's Library, the Roman Agora, and more on this 3-hour experience.
Languages:
English
📍Athens 105 55, Greece
🏢Operated by Athens Classic Tour
Highlights
- ✓Explore Athens' philosophical landmarks including Ancient Agora
- ✓Compare ancient and modern democracies with your guide
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
- ✓Small group ensures personalized attention from your guide ;
What you'll see & do
- ✓This place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thoucidides,Sofoklis, Aristofanis,that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.
- ✓We take an easy pace walk through the Flea market of Athens
- ✓Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
- ✓The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
- ✓The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.
- ✓Plaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and narrow streets.
- ✓At this spot we pay a tribute to a great philosopher!
- ✓Pnyx Hill is considered the "cradle of democracy" since it was the first place in the world that people took decisions for their future. The place offers great views to Acropolis and Athens.
- ✓Greece's greatest monument is now yours to visit and admire
What's included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 40.00
Athens Small-Group Philosophy & Democracy Tour
5.0
(399)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Explore ancient Athens through the lens of philosophy and democracy with this small-group tour. In addition to covering the city's major landmarks and history, you'll compare the democracy of ancient Greece to the democracies of the modern world. Visit the Ancient Agora, stroll through Monastiraki Flea Market, Hadrian's Library, the Roman Agora, and more on this 3-hour experience.
Languages:
English
📍Athens 105 55, Greece
🏢Operated by Athens Classic Tour
Highlights
- ✓Explore Athens' philosophical landmarks including Ancient Agora
- ✓Compare ancient and modern democracies with your guide
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
- ✓Small group ensures personalized attention from your guide ;
What you'll see & do
- ✓This place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thoucidides,Sofoklis, Aristofanis,that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.
- ✓We take an easy pace walk through the Flea market of Athens
- ✓Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
- ✓The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
- ✓The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.
- ✓Plaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and narrow streets.
- ✓At this spot we pay a tribute to a great philosopher!
- ✓Pnyx Hill is considered the "cradle of democracy" since it was the first place in the world that people took decisions for their future. The place offers great views to Acropolis and Athens.
- ✓Greece's greatest monument is now yours to visit and admire
What's included
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 40.00