THE PREMIUM PRIVATE ATHENS WALKING TOUR
THE PREMIUM PRIVATE ATHENS WALKING TOUR
PHILOSOPHY – MYTHOLOGY – ARCHAEOLOGY – LITERATURE – ANCIENT GOSSIPS
HILLS AND LEGENDS
with an MSc PHILOSOPHY Professor
The ONLY Walking Tour of Athens that compines PHILOSOPHY – MYTHOLOGY – ARCHAEOLOGY – LITERATURE and ANCIENT GOSSIPS… everything from a scientific perspective of an MSc Philosophy Professor.
This comprehensive city tour will show you some of the most important landmarks and sights of the historical center of Athens. A thorough visit of the Greek capital will give you in-depth the history through the ages and its breathtaking monuments, while you will learn about Socrates, Plato, Aristoteles, Diogenis, Ancient Greek Tragedy and the gossips of the Ancient Athenians!
The tour begins outside the entrance of the New Acropolis Museum where our MSc Philosophy professor will wait you holding a sign ADRIANOS TRAVEL WALKING TOUR.
Our first stop is Lysicrates monument where history meets ancient Greek theater. Then you will continue to the Theater of Dionysus and the Conservatory of Herodus Atticus were the Ancient Greek Tragedy and Comedy where born.
Our next stop is Acropolis and the Mars hill (Areios Pagos) to admire the glory of Ancient Athens. We will continue to the Prison of Socrates where the word famous philosopher had been imprisoned. We will continue with the Hill of Pnyx where democracy was born and the Hill of Philopappus. This point gives you the best views of Acropolis, Temple of Zeus and of the first Olympic Stadium, so you can upload to your Instagram your amazing memories from our tour.
Your walking tour of Athens continues towards Thesion where we will see the statue of Theseus, the Gallery of Socrates, the Ancient Agora (Market), the Conservatory of Agripas, the Gallery of Attalus, the library of Pantainos, the Roman Agora with the amazing Kyrristos ancient clock – Bathhouse of the Winds and we will end up by the world famous Adrian’s Library and Monastiraki square.
Highlights
- Lysicrates monument
- Theater of Dionysus
- Conservatory of Herodus Atticus
- Acropolis
- Mars Hill (Areios Pagos)
- Prison of Socrates
- Church of St. Dimitrios
- Pnyx Hill where Democracy was born
- Philopappus Hill
- Statue of Thisseus
- Galery of Socrates
- Ancient Agora
- Conservatory of Agripas
- Galery of Attalus
- Library of Pantainos
- Roman Agora
- Kyristos amazing ancient clock and the Bathhouse of the Winds
- Adrian’s Library
- Monastiraki square
- Learn about Socrates, Plato, Aristoteles, Diogenis and Greek Philosophy
- Admire the Ancient Greek Tragedy and Comedy through the ages in their birthplace
- Take a look on the modern Greek history and the connections with the Ancient Greeks
- Speak about the Greek Independance heroes and the Philhellenes
- Listen the Ancient Athenian Gossips
- Learn about the famous Ancient Greek Symposiums
- Understand the habits of Ancient Greeks and the way of living
- Stop for photos in the most Instagramic locations of Athens
PRICE (1-5 people): 150€
Inclusions:
- Professional local MSc Philosophy professor
- Private groups up to 5 people
- All taxes
- Traditional treats
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees for the archaeological sites
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info:
- Our MSc Philosophy professor will be waiting for you outside the entrance of NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM with a sign ADRIANOS TRAVEL WALKING TOUR.
- Starting time: 10:00 (please be at the starting point 10 minutes before departure)
- Duration of the tour about 2:30 -3 hours
- Walking distance about 3,5 km
- Calories to burn about 400
- Modarate walking with uphills sections
- Please have with you your hat, a bottle of water and wear comfortable shoes.
- Tour available upon request and subject to guide availability. For reservations kindly contact direct with our agency.
STARTING POINT: 10:00 OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE OF NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (please be at the starting point 5 minutes before departure)