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Build the First Computer: STEM Antikythera Experience

Athens, Greece
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 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

1

Plateia Syntagmatos

2

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

3

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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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