Why choose this Athens tour ?
A captivating walking tour to discover the stories of women in Ancient Greece, from powerful goddesses to everyday women who challenged traditional gender roles.
Follow in the footsteps of legendary women like Sappho, Aspasia, and Agnodice, who defied societal expectations and became leaders, philosophers, doctors, and poets. Discover how the role of women was influenced by Greek mythology through the stories of Athena, Demeter, Persephone, Penelope, and the enigmatic Pandora.
What was the daily life of a wife, a slave or a prostitute? Why were Spartan girls kidnapped? What happened during the mysterious women’s festival in Athens?
Come and discover for yourself the extraordinary legacy of Women in Ancient Greece.
*be aware that you won’t enter archaeological sites during this thematic walking tour.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Small-Group Women History in Ancient Greece Walking Tour a unique experience ?
You’ll be meeting your guide on the emblematic square of Monastiraki.
Discover the education of girls and women in Ancient Athens.
Explore the meaning of marriage in Ancient Athens and Ancient Sparta, and learn more about EROS, the passionate kind of love.
Discover what married life is for women in ancient times Athens and Sparta, and the amazing myths linked with the goddess Athena.
Discover a mysterious ancient festival dedicated exclusively to women.
The marketplace of Athens Greece: the center of public life! Discover the role of women in public space, and the life of female slaves or courtesans in the city. (no entrance to the archaeological site but we’ll see it from outside).
Discover the place where the worst sinners were trialled in ancient times. Get to know the inspiring stories of a woman who risked a death sentence to change women’s rights.
Discover where democracy all began, the place where only men citizens used to vote. Against all odds, get to know the woman influenced the politics of Athens during its Golden Age.
Discover the Hill of the Muses who give endless inspiration to the Athenians until now, with an amazing view on the acropolis for the end of our tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants in the tour have to be over 10 years old. If you have infants with you (0-5), you can take a free ticket for them.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Culture Hunters.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 34 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
