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Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour
(139) Reviews
Central Athens Regional Unit
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal expenses
Entrance fees to any point of interest
Meeting Points
Departure
Panepistimio
Outside Panepistimio Metro Station (Panepistimiou str.)
Return
Areopagus Hill
Areopagus Hill
Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour
(139) Reviews
Central Athens Regional Unit
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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 ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Personal expenses
Entrance fees to any point of interest
Meeting Points
Departure
Panepistimio
Outside Panepistimio Metro Station (Panepistimiou str.)
Return
Areopagus Hill
Areopagus Hill
Itinerary
1
The Academy of Athens
You will see the Trilogy of Athens and journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece!
15 minutes
2
Numismatic Museum
The museum houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
3
Hellenic Parliament
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, you will witness one of the oldest traditions in Greece, the Changing of the Presidential Guard.
15 minutes
4
National Garden
Walk around the garden and learn about democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics and many other applied sciences which stem from the Greek philosophy.
15 minutes
5
Ermou Street
Learn everything around mischievous god Hermes!
15 minutes
6
Monastiraki
The area is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square.
7
Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Agora is the place where Stoic philosophy was born in the Poikile Stoa.
15 minutes
8
Tower of the Winds
While admiring the famous Tower of Winds, we will learn everything about Aiolos, the keeper of the winds.
15 minutes
9
Anafiotika
In Plaka area and Anafiotika, on the foot of the Acropolis, you will learn about the Cinic philosophers!
20 minutes
10
Areopagus
The tour will be concluded on the Areopagus hill with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and myths about the Olympian gods!
