Democracy Experiential Workshop Activity on Pnyx hill, Athens

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Athens, Greece

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Most Athens tours walk you past the ruins of its ancient democracy without letting you take part in how it worked. This small-group workshop does the opposite, heading to the Pnyx—the hill where the Athenian Assembly once met—to recreate the debating and voting of classical Athens through dialogues, role-play, and team games. A facilitator with a background in Classical Studies leads the session, covering both the strengths and the flaws of the system.

Learn about Athens at a landmark of democratic history
Small-group format ensures an interactive, engaging session
Take part in Athenian-style debating and voting through role-play and games
Handle replicas of ancient Greek objects used in the voting process

What's Included

Expert facilitator
Usage of the Waterthief (ceramic water-timer, replica of the ancient object)
Ostrakon (ceramic voting disk, replica of the ancient object), use it and keep it as commemorative
Liability Insurance
Local VAT 24%

NOT a guided tour. It is an interactive history workshop for beginners focusing on Democracy..

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rovertou Galli 39, Athina 117 41, Greece
Parking Athens Acropoli (it is an open public parking). Your facilitator will hold a Hellas Revival sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Pnyx

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This workshop is an outdoor experience therefore it requires good weather. In case it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be notified at least 3 hours ahead, and will be offered the option to choose between a different date, a similar workshop, or a full refund.
Language is plain English. There will be no difficult words or terminology.

There are no toilets or canteens on the hill - you may find one close to the meeting point.
As this workshop takes place at a Historical site, involving Heritage and Cultural aspects, all participants are required to respect ethic, law and respectful conduct etiquette (soberness, cleanliness, photo/video shooting, dress-code, loudness etc) and be respectful and polite during the entire session. Our facilitator has the right to terminate your participation without any refund in case your behavior is disrespectful in regards to the place or the people.
Suitable for adults and teenagers over 10 years old. Underaged participants CANNOT book alone, at least one adult should book too, who is also responsible to supervise them.
Attending this workshop in public space means you consent to photo/video shooting which may occur within the course of this service, including the future publication of this material by us or the other participants. You may withdraw your consent at any time (before or after the workshop) by contacting us in writing. We shall not be held accountable for pictures and videos of you, taken by others during our services and for the use of such photo and video materials by those third parties.
Facilitators/ Instructors are First Aid trained & certified, however, by law, they are not allowed to provide any medication, so please have your medication with you (especially for allergies, since you will be outdoors).
There will be a 300m uphill walk in order for us to arrive at the Pnyx speaker’s platform, which could be physically demanding. Please ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes and that are suitably fit to allow full participation.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 23 reviews

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A visit to the Pnyx in Athens: it will make you think and understand today's democracies better

Stefan_K, Nov 2024

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie stehen an der Stätte, an der vor über 2.500 Jahren in Athen die Grundlagen der Demokratie gelegt wurden – Pnyx. Hier, inmitten der alten Steine, wird die Bedeutung von Freiheit und Gleichheit lebendig. Pnyx war nicht nur ein Versammlungsort, sondern das Herzstück der athenischen Demokratie, wo Bürger – die Stimme des Volkes – zusammenkamen, um über Krieg und Frieden zu entscheiden. Die Stätte Pnyx ist nicht nur ein historisches Relikt; sie verkörpert die zeitlosen Werte der Demokratie, die auch heute noch relevant sind: freie Meinungsäusserung, Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz und die Stimme eines jeden Bürgers zählt unabhängig von sozialem Status oder finanziellen Ressourcen. Sie werden die Lehren der Vergangenheit in die Zukunft tragen! Besuchen Sie Pnyx und erleben Sie die Inspiration, die aus der Geschichte erwächst.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write such a detailed review, we truly appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon at our other workshops!