From Mythology to Philosophy to Science Tour: Exploring Ancient Greece's Transformation
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Athina
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monastiraki Square - We will take an easy pace walk through the colorful Flea market of Athens with many antique and tourist shops.
  • Hadrian’s Library - Hadrian’s Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens and was the second largest in the world, back then.
  • Plaka - Plaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and picturesque narrow streets.
  • Roman Agora - The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
  • Tower of the Winds - The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the \
What's Included
  • Gratuities not included
Additional Information

Transitioning from a world of legends to a realm of logic. Immerse in the remarkable evolution of Ancient Greece, moving from unexamined belief to inquiries of seemingly unexplainable phenomena!

Ancient structures stand as the perfect backdrop to scrutinize this striking metamorphosis (and witness a breathtaking sunset as a bonus).

Pre-Socratic thinkers bestowed what could be rightfully deemed as the single definitive “unearthing” in science: the concept that our world operates under underlying natural laws, uncovering which could enable us to fathom our environment, even ourselves…

Join us on a captivating journey examining this pivotal change in human understanding and trace where we find ourselves today!

Location
Adrianou 1
Adrianou
In front of the statue of Thisseas, opposite the train station, across the road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Catherine_c
May 25, 2024
Thought Provoking Morning! - Walking these ancient sites with Panos was a wonderful way to spend a morning! He was so knowledgeable.
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Sonyal587
Apr 7, 2024
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.
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Paolooo1985
Feb 27, 2024
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
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Jmorgenthal
Dec 3, 2023
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!
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Laurala1269hb
Oct 9, 2023
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!
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Tarek_a
Sep 30, 2023
If you are looking for a knowledgeable local, Paños is your guide - All the route is worth it on beautiful summer evenings. You will learn about Pericles century society, myths, history, philosophy and science. Transformational visit. Apart from a vast knowledge and a divulgative expression, Panos is very attentive to make your visit unforgettable.
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Mlfromct
Aug 11, 2023
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!
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Marylee_d
Aug 10, 2023
An Inspiring Quest! - My family (aged 13-53) began our tour by learning that Theseus was a great Greek hero, but truly? Our tour guide Panos was the hero of our trip! What a gift to spend a few hours learning about all aspects of Ancient Greek mythology, philosophy and science while walking by the corresponding historical artifacts. Our walk through the city was so illuminating, and gave us tremendous insights so that we could better understand everything from the Trojan War to Pythagoras to the first computers. Definitely recommend this tour for adults and inquisitive teens who love Ancient Greece- thank you, Panos!
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T5565knsarab
Jul 11, 2023
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!!
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Justin_k
Jun 21, 2023
The best tour of our 10 day adventure - This tour was so much fun and learned so much! We were doing a tour of Acropolis next day and wanted to learn more about the Greek way of life and about surrounding artifacts prior. We learned was we casually walked the streets. Amazing conversation about Mythology. Key aspects of Greece life that lead to Philosophy and Science. A quick presentation was sun was setting tied it all together. Have shared aspects of the presentation with friends talking about the trip as much as we shared pics. Also showed us our favorite souvenir. Won't ruin the surprise but something we had hard time finding in stores and absolutely blast sharing with friends. Highly highly recommend this tour!
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