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No trip to Athens could be complete without a visit to the Ancient Agora! Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Athens with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the evolution of Athenian democracy.
Your tour begins with a comprehensive introduction to the chain of events that made democracy possible in ancient Athens while, during your walk, anecdotal stories from the lives of bright Athenian personalities, such as Aristides the Just and glorious Pericles, will come alive through the original and fun content of your expertly designed audio guide.
This is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself into the world of classical Athens and listen to the stories of the first democratic citizens in world history.
* Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Τhere is no meeting point. The audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Ancient Agora at Andrianou Str. The site is just a 4-minute walk from Thesion Urban Railway station (Green Line).
The tour ends at Dionysiou Areopagitou Str. Athens 11742 (in front of the Theatre of Dionysus). Near the metro station Acropolis.
Itinerary
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Bouleuterion Just uphill from the Tholos, take a glimpse of the ruined Bouleuterion, where 500 Athenians met daily to draw up laws and proposals presented to the city’s popular assembly. Museum of the Agora The exhibits in the Museum of the Agora are bound to fascinate you, providing a rich pool of information on the ingenious, yet at times cruel, methods used by the Athenians to defend their democracy from any malign influence. Prison of Socrates As you ascend on the hill of Philopappos, you’ll discover the prison of Socrates and gain some important insights into the life and death of the great Athenian philosopher.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission fees for Ancient Agora and the Museum are not included
- Hours of Operation: From 13 of April to 31 of October: 08:00 - 20:00 (last entrance 19:45).The site is closed on 25 December, 26 December, 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Christian Easter Sunday.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app)
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission fees for Ancient Agora and the Museum are not included
- Hours of Operation: From 13 of April to 31 of October: 08:00 - 20:00 (last entrance 19:45).The site is closed on 25 December, 26 December, 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Christian Easter Sunday.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app)
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- You will receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- Please note that your TripAdvisor - Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket. Admission fees are not included in this product
- Receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. Check your spam folder as well.
- Please consider that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak. So kindly, download the tour on your smartphone, prior to your visit, to access them offline and avoid roaming charges
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Note that bookings received between 17.00-8.59 will be served from 9.00 and on.
- Non refundable once activated
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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