Philosophy and Democracy tour of Athens
Description
This is not the usual "touristy" tour but rather a philosophical walk, in between the landmarks of Athens! In this tour, we will: a. See many of the most important landmarks of ancient Athens (we don't enter all of them, that would take 8 to 9 hours!) b. Have an overview of the city’s ancient history and discuss about its greatest achievements such as Philosophy, Democracy, Sciences, Arts etc. c. Examine some of the ancient philosophical theories under a new light due to surprising latest scientific discoveries d. Discuss the ancient Democracy compared to the modern e. Give you tips for sightseeing, museums, activities, food, night life and anything you want to know!
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Itinerary
This place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thoucidides,Sofoklis, Aristofanis,that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.
We take an easy pace walk through the Flea market of Athens
Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.
The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.
Plaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and narrow streets.
At this spot we pay a tribute to a great philosopher!
Pnyx Hill is considered the "cradle of democracy" since it was the first place in the world that people took decisions for their future. The place offers great views to Acropolis and Athens.
Greece's greatest monument is now yours to visit and admire
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(385)
We truly enjoyed our tour with Panos and Nikos! This tour was intimate, which allowed us to ask questions and Panos to kind of guide the tour towards things we were interested in. He took us to a lot of interesting spots that show other sides of history you won’t get by simply going to the Acropolis. He touched on mathematics, science, psychology, and mythology in addition to teaching us about how ancient Athens organized its democratic government and how the emergence of philosophy changed western thought. He just struck me as a man with a ton of knowledge that he is passionate about sharing with others, which made the tour really interesting. Our group would definitely do another tour with Panos if we had the time!
Panos is extremely knowledgeable and explained the history behind landmarks and related stories in an enjoyable way. I enjoyed my time and learned a lot. Thank you.
Amazing tour with a ton of both history and philosophy discussed for 3 hours while mostly walking around the actual places where these things occurred. A nice sit down philosophy lecture at the end. Bring water because you will get thirsty. The information is approachable for all, and history or philosophy majors will not be disappointed (I majored in both).
Hi Jim, thanks a lot for your comments! Glad to know. My best regards!
We had an outstanding guided tour of Athens with Panos, who was not only incredibly knowledgeable but genuinely entertaining. This experience went far beyond a superficial city tour. Panos brought Athens to life by sharing its rich history and the ideas of the great Greek philosophers in a way that was engaging and accessible. Our whole family loved it, including our 17‑year‑old teenager. We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a deeper, more meaningful introduction to Athens.
Hello Izzy, thank you, I am glad your whole family liked it! My best regards!
Really engaging walk which explained well about the birth of philosophy and democracy in Athens. Panos was our guide and was really funny
Hello Colm, glad to hear you appreciate my humor, haha! My best regards!
We had an excellent time with Panos! This tour really fascinated us. Beyond the incredible beauty of the site, he helped us discover the history, philosophy, and origins of democracy with great clarity and enthusiasm. The old stones take on a whole new dimension when they are described with such knowledge and passion. We understand better what they still have to teach us today. Thanks to Panos for his kindness, his talent for teaching, and his good humor. A tour that we recommend without hesitation!
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Deep intellectual commentary rooted in the guide’s profound knowledge. The majority of the time was spent walking from place to place in the historic Greek and Roman center learning about the history of democracy. At the end we had a presentation under the trees about Greek philosophers and their contributions to our understanding of the natural and human world. It was a very different kind of tour but it appealed to our small group of tourists. It’s 5000 steps in the heat, so take water and wear walking shoes.
Heloo Philip, I am glad you enjoyed the tour! My best regards!
Visited all of the sites within walking distance. Very moving to see the prison in which Socrates died
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What a wonderful day walking through Athens and learning about the historical figures in Greek history. Our guide was informative and wove a good tale about the history of philosophy and democracy from Ancient Greece. He al as I gave us a great list of ways to get even further into those subjects.
Hi Michael, thank you, hope you enjoy the list. My best regards!
We had a great guide who made the whole tour very enjoyable. No question went unanswered and he cared well for the whole group.
Hello Joel, glad to hear that, thanks a lot! My best regards!
