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The Path to Democracy: Acropolis and Agora Tour
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Athina
Explore the Acropolis & Ancient Agora, uncover the birth of democracy, and walk in the footsteps of Socrates, Pericles, and more.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - The most significant and splendid sanctuary of ancient Athens, primarily dedicated to its patron goddess Athena, has been a central feature of the city for millennia. The Acropolis monuments (the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Theater of Dionysus), each a unique masterpiece of ancient architecture, have influenced art and culture for centuries and blend harmoniously with their natural surroundings.
- Theater of Dionysus - Dionysus, the god of wine and grape harvest, was honored with the oldest theatre in Athens. This theatre was the venue for the first performances of the unparalleled works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
- Temple of Athena Nike - Dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike, the Temple of Athena Nike honored Nike, the goddess of victory, and Athena in her victorious form. Legend has it that the cult statue of the goddess in the temple was wingless to ensure she would never leave Athens.
- Erechtheion - The Erechtheion, an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens, was built to house the ancient wooden cult statue of Athena and to glorify the city at the peak of its power and influence.
- Parthenon - Dominating the Acropolis hill in Athens, the Parthenon was constructed in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to Athena Parthenos (“Athena the Virgin”). It is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural styles.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, serving as the center of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity, as well as the religious and cultural hub and the seat of justice.
- Temple of Hephaestus - The magnificent Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples, was a place of worship for Hephaestus, the god of metalworking, and Athena Ergani, the goddess of pottery and crafts, revered by many merchants and artisans of the Ancient Agora.
What's Included
- Small group tour
- Expert certified guide
- Fun ancient Athens map
What's Not Included
- Entry fees to all attractions(33€ per person/we can pre-purchase for you)
- Food or drinks
- Transfer from/to meeting point
Additional Information
For centuries, ancient Athenians experimented with a variety of political regimes until they invented the one that suited them best… or so they thought! Visit the Acropolis & the Ancient Agora, learn the backstory on how democracy was born, and understand its principles, its values, the purposes it served, and, ultimately, the reasons for its failure.
Walk in the footsteps of the great minds that established Democracy: Socrates, Pericles, Solon, and Cleisthenes. Explore the Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens, where democracy was first born. Understand why democracy was an experiment, the values and principles it served, and the reasons for its failure. Discover how contemporary democracy compares to Ancient Greek Democracy
- Entry fees are non-refundable, non-exchangeable
- ID card or passport are required for people under the age of 25 for possible discounts
- Strollers, backpacks and big bags are not allowed at the Acropolis and should not be taken on the tour
- Premium, small group tour
- We can pre-purchase entry tickets for you, just let us know!
Location
Dionysiou Areopagitou 45
Dionysiou Areopagitou
In front of the Holy church of Aghia Sophia.
Your guide will be holding an ALTERNATIVE ATHENS sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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896jeanbaptisten
Apr 10, 2024
Discovery of the Acropolis with Kimon - A 4-hour visit which was very pleasant and enriching thanks to our guide Kimon who enhanced this discovery with lots of stories and anecdotes.
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Auroret476
Mar 1, 2024
Excellent visit! - We really enjoyed our visit to the Acropolis, Olympian Zeus and the Ancient Agora, largely thanks to our guide Vassia, who was able to tell us about the different monuments by telling us the history of their construction in connection with episodes from Greek mythology!
We didn't see the 4 hours of the visit go by!
Thank you Vasya!
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