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Ancient Athens Tour: Philosophy, History, Politics

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Athens, Greece
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Gratuities
    • Not included/not required: Entry/admission to Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Statue of Theseus
      Athens 105 55, Greece

      Go to the Statue of Theseus, located right across from the Thissio metro station and opposite 1 Adrianou Street. This is easily accessible by public transport (Metro line 1) or on foot (put "Statue of Theseus" on your navigation system). Your leader will be holding a sign of our company name.

    End point

    • Pnyx, Athens 117 41, Greece

    Itinerary

    1

    Statue Of Theseus

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Kerameikos Cemetery

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Ancient Agora of Athens

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Roman Agora

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Plaka

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Monastiraki Flea Market

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Pnyx

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Prison of Socrates

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Philopappos Hill

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 12 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Our guide, Vicky, was...

    Rebecca_P, Apr 2026
    Our guide, Vicky, was very informative. It was nice to go on a tour about something different like philosophy as it relates to Greece.

    Highly recommend

    Rob_B, Apr 2026
    This was an excellent tour. The guide was highly engaging, informative and great company. A first class experience

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