Areopagus Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Areopagus. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Acropolis of Athens Segway Tour

• Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour

• Ancient Athens Segway Tour

• Segway Journey: Athens Tour From The Ancient Past To The Present

• Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Athens Private Tour

Areopagus Hill is free to visit, but many travelers choose to learn more about it through guided tours with locals. These experiences go for a range of prices: Segway tours around this area are quite popular, to cover the hilly landscape, while walking and small-group driving tours are also top picks.

Areopagus Hill, named after the god Ares, was the meeting place for the ancient Areopagus Council, which handed down judgements on major crimes like murder and arson. It was also a place of worship, and was where Christians taught the tenets of the religion to the Greeks.

The Areopagus is directly across from the Acropolis, enabling visitors to take in wonderful views of Athens. South of the hill are the Prison of Socrates, the Themistoclean Ancient Wall, and the Pnyx Monument. North of the site are the Temple of Hephaestus and the Museum of the Ancient Agora.

Unfortunately, the Areopagus poses challenges regarding accessibility. Visitors cite that the stair-only access to the top can be difficult for those with mobility issues, especially wheelchair and walker users. Travelers with mobility issues may opt to ascend the pathways of the Acropolis across the street.

The Areopagus is just northwest of the Acropolis of Athens, and most visitors will walk between the two landmarks. The best way to reach it via public transit is to take the 230 bus line to the Acropoli stop, then walk north up Theorias.