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Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour

By Be a Greek
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Free cancellation available
Price is $98 per adult
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Overview

Greece is the place where philosophy was born and thrived. Accompanied by a member of our team, you will journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece and discover deep connections with our Myths and Gods of Olympus.

Democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics and many other applied sciences stem from philosophy and, naturally, philosophers are considered the world’s first intellectuals. Through a 4 hour private walking tour you will learn every interesting fact about philosophers from Thales of Miletus to Socrates and Plato, and from Aristotle to the Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, whose famous answer towards Alexander the Great “Stand out of my sunlight”, when he was asked whether there was any favour he might do for him, is indicative of his character.

You will get acquainted with the most important myths of the ancient greek world such as the story behind the birth of goddess Athena and everything around mischievous god Hermes.

Activity location

  • The Academy of Athens
    • 28 Panepistimiou Avenue
    • 106 79, Athens, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Panepistimio
    • 106 79, Athens, Greece

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Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private tour

Language options: English
Price details
$264.86 x 1 Adult$264.86

Total
Price is $264.86
Until Tue, Nov 11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
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    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
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    Entrance fees to any point of interest

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Academy of Athens
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
You will see the Trilogy of Athens and journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece!
Numismatic Museum (Pass by)
The museum houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
Hellenic Parliament
  • 15m
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, you will witness one of the oldest traditions in Greece, the Changing of the Presidential Guard.
National Garden
  • 15m
Walk around the garden and learn about democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics and many other applied sciences which stem from the Greek philosophy.
Ermou Street
  • 15m
Learn everything around mischievous god Hermes!
Monastiraki (Pass by)
The area is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square.
Ancient Agora of Athens
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Ancient Agora is the place where Stoic philosophy was born in the Poikile Stoa.
Tower of the Winds
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
While admiring the famous Tower of Winds, we will learn everything about Aiolos, the keeper of the winds.
Anafiotika
  • 20m
In Plaka area and Anafiotika, on the foot of the Acropolis, you will learn about the Cinic philosophers!
Areopagus
  • 15m
The tour will be concluded on the Areopagus hill with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and myths about the Olympian gods!

Location

Activity location

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    The Academy of Athens
    • 28 Panepistimiou Avenue
    • 106 79, Athens, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Panepistimio
    • 106 79, Athens, Greece

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