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Philosophy and Democracy tour of Athens
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Philosophy and Democracy tour of Athens

By Athens Classic Tour
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Ages 15-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Gratuities
What's not included
  • Admissions to sites
  • Entry/Admission - Athens
  • Entry/Admission - Hadrian's Library
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Agora
  • Entry/Admission - Tower of the Winds
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens


Start:
  • Adrianou 1, Athina 105 55, Greece
    In front of the statue of Thisseas (opposite the train station, across the road)
End:
  • Theorias 21, Athina 105 58, Greece

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 165642P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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  • Athens Classic Tour
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    Athens, Attica, Greece
    Joined in June 2019
  • 151millardb
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect tour for bringing history alive and finding the connection to the modern world
    Panos delivered an incredible tour weaving the mythology history with that of the ruins around the area and the transition to philosophy and democracy through the centuries. He brought us to a couple of areas we never would have found and had great stories and anecdotes that brought the history and knowledge to life. Over the tour and was just what we needed to bring to life the history all around us in Athens.
    Written September 15, 2024
  • upthehudson
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enlightening Walking Tour
    We were pleased to locate this offering: such a unique perspective to the history of Athens. The tour provided background and substance to the names and locales we had already been encountering. Walking with Panos was like being escorted on a private excursion by a university professor with a passion for the topic. His narrative was enlightening, eye opening and clearly geared to give us a greater appreciation for the accomplishments of these ancient game-changers.
    Written August 24, 2024
  • GRichardTwin
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Greek Military History
    Panos was a great tour guide. He was on time for both tours and knowledgeable about Greek military history. He also helped us to customize our two tours. One tour related to the Poseidon Temple and sights along the coast and the other one to museums in Athens on technology, a model trireme and visit onboard a Greek battleship from the 20th century. I highly recommend him.
    Written July 15, 2024
  • kimkuznetsov
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely a tour worth taking!
    This was a fantastic, thought provoking tour of the city! I wasn't sure what to expect, but it's the tour I appreciated the most during my time in Greece. Instead of being talked at about facts, Panos talked with me the entire time, giving me a history lesson on mythology and democracy while engaging in philosophical discussions. I learned more from this tour than any other tour I took during my 19 days in Greece. And I got my Pythagorean cup, Panos - thank you for that! Highly recommended walk through time - it's definitely a tour worth taking!
    Written June 15, 2024
  • Purcell F
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique insights, pleasant walk around Athens
    Panos was so knowledgeable about Athens and its ancient history and provided some unique insights that we hadn’t heard on any other tours (I will keep those a secret :) ). We had a philosophy discussion at the end, which I particularly enjoyed. This walking tour hit interesting places that were not as crowded as some other sites. It was also nice to be able to ask all of our questions. Panos was very responsive before and even after the tour, sending us his presentation that my husband will use for his high school history students. Highly recommend!
    Written June 11, 2024
  • sonyal587
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended
    We spent a wonderful afternoon with Panos. My teenagers enjoyed it tremendously and all of us learned a lot! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Athens.
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Paolooo1985
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quiet Walk
    Great Walk ride with a lot of knowledge and stuff that’s important to learn Nice View that didn’t know form Athens Great Tour
    Written February 27, 2024
  • jmorgenthal
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredibly memorable and impactful tour!
    Absolutely incredible experience. Panos took us on a phenomenal tour with such amazing expertise and storytelling. We learned about the underlying stories behind all of Ancient Greece, most of which we didn’t know before, from history to rituals to democracy to what sparked philosophical theory to how we see these impacts today etc. . Extremely memorable tour with a cool ending with a beautiful view talking about the implications of all the philosophy from the ancient times today. It inspired us and gave us so much to think about. Panos was amazing, can’t recommend enough!
    Written December 3, 2023
  • lauralA1269HB
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Deep learning with gracious host
    Panos was amazing , we discussed interesting philosophical theories and the genesis of philosophy in Greece. I was blown away by his depth of knowledge and new information about the scientific proofs of ancient ideas. You can’t go wrong with this beautiful walk and intellectual exploration!
    Written October 9, 2023
  • MLfromCT
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heroic Event!
    Excellent experience with a brilliant tour guide! We are so grateful for Panos for sharing all of his wisdom as we walked along the historical counterparts to each story. From the Trojan War to Theseus, to Pythagoras to the first computers, you will be inspired by every detail - and will be rewarded with a brilliant sunset view!
    Written August 11, 2023
  • T5565KNsarab
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely, Educational, and Entertaining
    Absolutely amazing tour! He was really kind and truly knew a lot about history, mythology, science, and culture. We can tell he does this because he loves it, and he took us to wonderful places and told great stories with grace and humor. We went with a non-fluent English speaker and he was very patient, making sure they could understand everything. He also took us to a beautiful place to watch the sunset! Absolutely recommend!!
    Written July 11, 2023
  • nicoleaD3879LR
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour with excellent tour guide
    The guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. He went above and beyond. It was clear that our guide loves what he does.
    Written January 31, 2021
  • Julia R
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    I really really can recommend this tour. You will see almost every part of the famous buildings and you get a super overview from Athen especially through history. And also a lot of information to think about. Definetly would book this tour again. Perfect for the first day of visiting Athen. ++ friendly tour ist guide
    Written November 17, 2019
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Neil C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was a perfect mix of history, philosophy and politics told via interesting stories. It made the sightseeing for the rest of our trip that much more interesting knowing the stories behind the sites. We also came away with plenty of food for thought, and wanting to learn more about Ancient Greek history and philosophy. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a tour that dives deeper than the average.
Written August 31, 2023
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Hi Neil, thanks for your kind words, keep on "diving" my friend! All the best.
Written September 20, 2023
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Rachel O
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
My friend and I (F, AGE 25) had the most enlightening tour with Panos. His in-depth knowledge of Athens, its historical evolution, and Greek philosophy enriched our understanding of the city and its origins to no end. Beyond the beautiful tour, the last hour of the tour is a high level philosophical discussion of both Greek history and life in totality, which was both extremely enriching and Panos was able to engage our questions with a unique wisdom. Do yourself a favor and attend this tour for a special experience in Athens!
Written September 3, 2024
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Hi Rachel, thank you very much, I will upload in a few days a blog post with material for further reading. Best regards
Written September 4, 2024
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Nugoresa
London, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Excellent tour, definitely recommeded! We found Panos to be very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to talk about Athens history and philosophy but also gave us an excellent overview of contemporary aspects of the city. Finally happy to answer all our questions and gave us advices on museums and churches. Thank you so much Panos!
Written January 14, 2024
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Hello Claudia, many thanks, glad to hear you enjoyed it! Wish you all the best.
Written January 16, 2024
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Simon D
Cheltenham, UK125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
This tour was absolutely amazing!!!
We had specifically booked this philosophy tour as the focus of our Athens sightseeing trip but our guide Panos turned out to be so much more than we expected. We have never learnt so much from just one tour- yes philosophy and history but also learned about sociology, nature, physics and more from a hugely educated and informed guide.
A truly unique experience which can not recommend enough - you will expand your mind when you too book this memorable and remarkable tour. 11/10.
Written September 2, 2024
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Hi Simon, wow you gave me the...best rank possible, thanks a lot!
Written September 4, 2024
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FrequentFlier659053
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dear Panos! We would like to thank you for wonderful tour today! It was really interesting, meditative and educative, we all very much enjoyed it! Lot of questions, thoughts from history, thank you sharing with us your academic and scientific approach! Very high level tour!
Written October 24, 2023
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Thanks a lot for your kind words! All the best!
Written October 25, 2023
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Alex
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
This was a dedicated inspirational lesson in history and philosophy. We cannot recommend enough for anyone that wants to get some “food for brain” - as Panos thoughtfully put it. We will certainly keep wondering! All the best to Panos and our tour companions from Tamara and Aleksandar!
Written August 31, 2023
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Dear Aleksandar, thank you, it's really great for me to know that i actually give food for thought! All the best to you and Tamara.
Written September 2, 2023
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Ajinkya
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
This tour was quite simply the highlight of my stay in Greece. It was truly a privilege to spend a few hours with Panos, learning about everything ranging from history, philosophy, politics, science and more. He is a wonderful teacher and storyteller, providing historical and cultural insights to numerous sites around Athens with great humour and wisdom. I left the tour with plenty of food for thought and a desire to learn even more — so thank you Panos for this invaluable gift! Wish you all the best and I hope you continue inspiring many more travellers in the future :) Thanks, Ajinkya
Written August 19, 2023
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Dear Ajinkya, thanks, i am glad i gave you some inspiration! May your life be a journey full of inspirations. All the best.
Written August 20, 2023
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Richard W
Exeter, UK16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
This is quite simply superb!

The guide is passionate, knowledgable and great story teller. He brought the history and the concepts to life.

It is also a great way to see Athens as you walk through lots of the main sites. Would recommend as a first day activity as you can then decide where you would subsequently like to go.

A note on the walk. It’s about 6km. It’s not a difficult walk, but not totally straight forward. It is uneven in places, rocky in others and has a few small hills. Take water in the Athens heat and have adequate foot ware for walking.
Written September 19, 2023
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Hi Richard, i am glad i got a very good grade from an "expert" like you, hahaha. Wish you always have superb tours in your life! All the best.
Written September 19, 2023
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Veronica R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Panos is a very knowledgeable and friendly person. His passion for history and philosophy are truly reflected in his knowledgeable explanations and detailed observations throughout the tour. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and quite honestly wished it was longer. We went back to the monuments that we passed throughout the tour, and found it very helpful to have the foundation of the history that was provided in the tour. Would highly recommend, equally for those with no prior knowledge or interest in philosophy as well as those highly interested in the matter.
Written June 16, 2024
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Hi Vernoica, thank you very much, wish you all the best!
Written June 20, 2024
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Vera R
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
If you are interested in History, Philosophy, Politics, and being informed about what the ideas that are today so easily thrown around, came from. This is the best tour. It was a privilege to have Panos as my guide, I felt like I was a disciple of Socrates :) his knowledge is incredible and the way he makes some stops to talk, to question you, to make you think, it’s a gift that will stay with you forever and you’ll never forget that trip to Athens that broadened your mind and you will still ask yourselves those questions when you get home! You must go on this tour and allow yourself this experience :) thank you, Panos!
Written August 11, 2023
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Hi Vera, many thanks for your (exaggerative) comment, i am not a wise man (not even a wise guy!) but you were an excellent student! Wish you all the best in your life!
Written August 11, 2023
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