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Greek Philosophy Tour: Walking with Socrates
Athens
About
Greek Philosophy Tour: Walking with Socrates Embark on a unique journey through time and ideas, starting from the School Life and Education Museum in the heart of Plaka. After a short introduction to the world of ancient Greek philosophy, we’ll walk along Tripodon Street—the oldest street in Athens—once frequented by Socrates and other great thinkers.
We’ll visit the Theater of Dionysus and the prison where Socrates spent his final days. At the Pnyx, the birthplace of democracy, we’ll dive into Plato’s philosophy through interactive readings and roleplay.
Our walk ends at the Areopagus, beneath the Acropolis, where we’ll engage in a thought-provoking debate on democracy—past and present.
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Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission at School Life and Education Museum
Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
School Life & Education Museum
Return
Rovertou Galli 39
Prison of Socrates
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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Greek Philosophy Tour: Walking with Socrates Embark on a unique journey through time and ideas, starting from the School Life and Education Museum in the heart of Plaka. After a short introduction to the world of ancient Greek philosophy, we’ll walk along Tripodon Street—the oldest street in Athens—once frequented by Socrates and other great thinkers.
We’ll visit the Theater of Dionysus and the prison where Socrates spent his final days. At the Pnyx, the birthplace of democracy, we’ll dive into Plato’s philosophy through interactive readings and roleplay.
Our walk ends at the Areopagus, beneath the Acropolis, where we’ll engage in a thought-provoking debate on democracy—past and present.
...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission at School Life and Education Museum
Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
School Life & Education Museum
Return
Rovertou Galli 39
Prison of Socrates
Itinerary
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School Life and Education Museum
The walking tour will start from the beautiful 19th-century neoclassical building where the Museum of School Life and Education is situated
20 minutes
2
Plaka
The walking tour is filled with romantic stories below the Acropolis. Our tour includes a lot of historical and less popular information, as well as various love stories starring 12 Gods and Lord Byron.
We walk on the oldest street of Athens, Tripodon Street, where the ancient Greek philosophers used to walk and debate.
30 minutes
3
Prison of Socrates
On the eastern slope of Filopappou Hill, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Athens, you will find two rock-cut caves known as Socrates' prison. These caves are believed to have been carved into the rocks in the 5th century BC
30 minutes
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Areopagus
In the exact birthplace of Democracy, we will take part in an intriguing debate challenging the concept of Democracy in the past and present.
