Build the First Computer: STEM Antikythera Experience

Athens, Greece

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The ancient Greeks were inventors of surprisingly advanced technology. Discover their most important innovations with this private, family-friendly tour that features a stop at the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology for a guided visit and workshop to assemble a “computer of Antikythera”. Learn how the Greeks devised this and other calculating mechanisms and take a walk through the National Garden with your guide.

Stop at the museum of ancient technology for a hands-on workshop
A functioning Greek abacus and Antikythera Mechanism to take home
Let off steam after the museum with a walk through the National Gardens
A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

One-hour hands-on Antikythera Mechanism workshop
Guided tour at the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, led by the museum’s expert guides
Admission fees to the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Private guided walk in the National Garden with a licensed English-speaking tour guide
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Dinner
Gratuities(Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas
Pindarou 6, Athina 106 71, Greece
Drop Off: Syntagma Square ( Constitution Square)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

What To Expect

Plateia Syntagmatos

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

National Garden

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

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A revelation

Aegina_B, Oct 2025

The museum is an absolute must-see -- one of the best I've visited in the last few years. It's small but packed with amazing stuff, and my guide, Dmitrios, was incredibly informative and enthusiastic! I learned an enormous amount and had lots of fun. Then I had a tour of the National Gardens with Eleni, who was wonderfully sweet and friendly. It was a really entertaining and educational afternoon, in the best way!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Aegina, Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the museum and the National Gardens. Dimitrios and Eleni will be so happy to know they made your experience special. We truly appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!

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