Athens Highlights: Myths & Philosophers Walking Tour
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- 4 hr
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 he was asked whether there was any favour he might do for him, is indicative of his character. You will get acquainted with the most important myths of the ancient greek world such as the story behind the birth of goddess Athena and everything around mischievous god Hermes.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Be a Greek
Stop At: The Academy of Athens
You will see the Trilogy of Athens and journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Numismatic Museum
The museum houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament
In front of the Hellenic Parliament, you will witness one of the oldest traditions in Greece, the Changing of the Presidential Guard.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Garden
Walk around the garden and learn about democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics and many other applied sciences which stem from the Greek philosophy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ermou Street
Learn everything around mischievous god Hermes!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Monastiraki
The area is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square.
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Agora is the place where Stoic philosophy was born in the Poikile Stoa.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tower of the Winds
While admiring the famous Tower of Winds, we will learn everything about Aiolos, the keeper of the winds.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Anafiotika
In Plaka area and Anafiotika, on the foot of the Acropolis, you will learn about the Cinic philosophers!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Areopagus
The tour will be concluded on the Areopagus hill with a breathtaking view of the Acropolis and myths about the Olympian gods!
Duration: 15 minutes
