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Mythology, Philosophy and Democracy Tour From the realm of myths to the grounds of reason.
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58 Ratings
Athens
Embark on a captivating tour of Ancient Greece, tracing its transformation from mythology to philosophy to science. Discover the landmarks and ideas that shaped human perception and explore their relevance in today’s world.
Embark on a captivating tour of Ancient Greece, tracing its transformation from mythology to philosophy to science. Discover the landmarks and ideas that shaped human perception and explore their relevance in today’s world.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kerameikos - This lesser-known site is one of the most significant landmarks. The name Kerameikos means “ceramic,” named for the many ceramic workshops that once existed here. It also served as Athens’ cemetery for centuries, where many notable Athenians were laid to rest. Pericles delivered his famous “Epitaph” speech here, honoring the first…
- Kerameikos - This lesser-known site is one of the most significant landmarks. The name Kerameikos means “ceramic,” named for the many ceramic workshops that once existed here. It also served as Athens’ cemetery for centuries, where many notable Athenians were laid to rest. Pericles delivered his famous “Epitaph” speech here, honoring the first casualties of the Peloponnesian War and extolling the virtues of Democracy and Athenian ways.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora was the heart of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates and Plato, politicians such as Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thucydides, and notable figures like Sophocles and Aristophanes, along with everyday citizens, walked here, engaging in discussions and debates on various matters.
- Monastiraki Square - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the vibrant Flea market of Athens, filled with antique and tourist shops.
- Roman Agora - The Roman Agora is situated north of the Acropolis and east of the Ancient Agora.
- Tower of the Winds - This octagonal structure, built by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos in the 1st century BC, functioned as both a wind indicator and a clock. Known as the “Big Ben” of Athens, it also served as the city’s meteorological station. The clock was solar-powered, but a hydraulic mechanism produced a sound every hour on cloudy days, making it the first weather station.
- Hadrian’s Library - Constructed by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132, Hadrian’s Library was located on the north side of the Acropolis and was the second largest library in the world at that time.
- Plaka - Plaka is a charming neighborhood in Athens, known for its small houses and picturesque narrow streets.
- Pnyx - Pnyx Hill, the world’s first parliament, offers stunning views and is an excellent spot for sunset watching. Best of all, it’s free, proving that the best things in life are indeed free.
- Philopappos Hill - Also known as the Hill of the Muses, Philopappos Hill provides the best nighttime views of the Acropolis and Athens.
What's Included
- Gratuities not included
- Gratuities not included
Additional Information
From the realm of myths to the grounds of reason. The amazing journey of Ancient Greece from blind faith to the search of explanations for all things unknown!
The ancient landmarks provide the best scenery to overview this amazing transformation.
The pre-Socratic philosophers gave us what may be regarded as the only true “discovery” in science: that our…
From the realm of myths to the grounds of reason. The amazing journey of Ancient Greece from blind faith to the search of explanations for all things unknown!
The ancient landmarks provide the best scenery to overview this amazing transformation.
The pre-Socratic philosophers gave us what may be regarded as the only true “discovery” in science: that our world can be understood through natural laws whose identification could enable humans to comprehend their surroundings, and even themselves…
Let’s explore together this fascinating shift in human perception and find out where we stand today!
Location
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In front of the statue of Thisseas, opposite the train station (green line).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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A5413iktraceyb
Oct 7, 2025
Great tour! - Panos was an excellent tour guide. His stories were entertaining and we learned so much about Greek history. We really enjoyed the experience!
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Karen_a
Oct 4, 2025
Democracy/History:Philosophy ztour - Very thought provoking tour with an interesting history lesson and a philosophical outlook. The guide was wonderfully knowledgeable.
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Mitzi_b
Sep 18, 2025
So interesting! - Panos was such a great guide! He had so much knowledge and really enjoyed what he did. We loved hearing how all of the subjects came together.
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Judy_k
Sep 7, 2025
Praise to Panos - Panos was thoughtful, considered and witty, knowledgeable and stimulating, with original delivery. As we walked the streets of ancient Athens, we got a sense of Athens as it was and as it is today. Through his natural story telling, Panos had engaged us from start to end. We give him 11 out of 10 and highly recommend the Democracy and Philosophy tour to anyone with an interest in Greek history and the development of western civilisation.
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Amberleigh_p
Aug 31, 2025
Absolute gem! - This was one of the highlights of our trip. Panos is so knowledgeable, with such great enthusiasm for all the topics and such a lovely guy. This is a definite for anyone interested in the history of Athens!
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Melanie_m
Aug 23, 2025
Great way to spend time in Athens! - This was one of our favorite tours. Panos was a great guide, and we learned a lot about the beginning of democracy and philosophy. So interesting…made me want to learn more about the ancient philosophers and mathematicians! Highly recommend!
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Brett_r
Aug 21, 2025
Amazing experience! - Our guide, Panos, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable of ancient Greek culture and history, and very friendly. We had a wonderful conversation with him about Greek mythology, philosophy and history. And, he showed us important parts of Athens that we would not have gone otherwise. VERY happy with this tour!
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T2076sdfranciscae
Aug 15, 2025
Intriguing and inspiring tour that one cannot miss! - This was an unforgettable tour, which my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed! Panos, the tour guide, was very insightful and engaging. This was not the classic route tour of Athens; instead, Panos has elaborated a tour that goes through a different path which reveals the nuances and complexities of Athens and Ancient Athenian life. For all those interested in democracy, philosophy and mythology, you cannot miss this.
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Saige
Aug 8, 2025
amazing tour - The tour was amazing, easily the best I’ve ever been on. It covered Greek history, philosophy, mythology, and explained how all of those are interconnected. Our guide was extremely informative and great at storytelling, and I walked away with a lot of new knowledge.
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Joanna_luvs_2_travel
Jul 29, 2025
Just go. - This. Is the defining tour of my trip to Athens. If there is any time in your itinerary, do this tour. To be honest, I enjoyed this tour much, much more than the tour to the Acropolis or the Acropolis museum. In 3.5 hours, you walk around the ruins in Athens while listening to a fascinating history, amazing insights on the origin of democracy, and fun and interesting tidbits on philosophy, mythology, history, of Ancient Greece. The tour guide, Pano, is a really cool guy. Just do this 5 star tour - there is a reason why they got 5 stars (and I am writing this review voluntarily, without any prompting or promotion by the tour company). Thanks Pano, and Thanks Athens, for this amazing, life changing trip.
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