Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
You will see the Trilogy of Athens and journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece!
The museum houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, you will witness one of the oldest traditions in Greece, the Changing of the Presidential Guard.
Walk around the garden and learn about democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics and many other applied sciences which stem from the Greek philosophy.
Learn everything around mischievous god Hermes!
The area is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square.
Ancient Agora is the place where Stoic philosophy was born in the Poikile Stoa.
While admiring the famous Tower of Winds, we will learn everything about Aiolos, the keeper of the winds.
In Plaka area and Anafiotika, on the foot of the Acropolis, you will learn about the Cinic philosophers!
The tour will be concluded on the Areopagus hill with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and myths about the Olympian gods!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(140)
We absolutely loved our Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour with Bianca. She was funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and kept us engaged from start to finish. Her storytelling made ancient myths feel alive, and her passion for philosophy was contagious. One of the most enjoyable and memorable tours we’ve ever taken. Highly recommend Bianca!
I did this amazing walking tour with Bianca this morning and I could not recommend it highly enough. Not only did I learn about some of the great Greek philosophers and some Greek gods, but I also learnt about Athens. I have learnt to slow down, wander and get lost in this beautiful city. It was a wonderful way to start my time in Athens. I am going to employ this way of travelling during the rest of my Greek adventure. Thank you Bianca!
This tour was one of the best tours we have taken. Not only because it gave historical context to our time in Athens but because of our guide, Bianca. She was engaging, passionate, clearly expert in her subject yet made the the subject matter approachable and memorable. It was a walking tour and we covered a lot of ground, yet Bianca did an excellent job of pacing the tour, finding benches for us where possible so it didn't feel too much. The tour was equally loved by me, my husband and our 21 year old and it's clear that she is skilled at making the subject accessible for all ages. Highly recommend!
Bianca was exceptional in her knowledge but more importantly in her ability to enthuse and convey this so important information in such a pleasant and relaxed manner .. we didn’t know how the 4 hours flew by.
John was knowledgeable, patient, and personable. He was an enthusiastic guide - interested in architecture, connections of classical Greek philosophy to today (and the iterative eras between). From Socrates to Descartes, from the Stoics to Irvine, from Aristotle to Nussbaum - there is so much still to learn from the classical Greek philosophy. Along the way, you get to see Athens from a local's perspective.
Our lovely guide, Bianca, provided an amazing tour for our family. She was very knowledgeable and also warm and down to earth. She paced the tour well—we walked a lot, but had plenty of pauses, and we stopped for a drink at a rooftop restaurant. Bianca was organized in her approach, and pitched the material to our family’s interests. She was also flexible and adapted when needed. We had a great time with her and highly recommend this tour!
John was knowledgeable, patient, and personable. He was an enthusiastic guide - interested in architecture, connections of classical Greek philosophy to today (and the iterative eras between). From Socrates to Descartes, from the Stoics to Irvine, from Aristotle to Nussbaum - there is so much still to learn from the classical Greek philosophy. Along the way, you get to see Athens from a local’s perspective.
Bianca was an INCREDIBLE guide! We had the best time exploring Athens and learning and philosophizing together. For my first time in Athens, I felt I got the best introduction to the impressive history and philosophical tradition. We had excellent conversation and enjoyed her company so much. Our experience will stay with us forever!
I was looking forward to hearing about the famous Greece philosophers while getting a brief tour of the notable city sites. Bianca exceeded my expectations in both regard. She is well educated in Greek philosophy and fully immersed in it. I went beyond her explanation to where we actually engaged in a discussion about 4 of the most famous philosophers. An outstanding Private Tour.
We absolutely loved our tour of Athens with Bianca. She was insightful, friendly, and responsive - and her knowledge and passion about the stories of Greek history and philosophy were top notch! She answered all of our questions and really made us feel comfortable on our first day in the city. We would recommend her to anyone!
