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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens
Experience your ATHENS vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide…
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion
Do you have a limited time in Athens? This tour is the perfect way to see as much as possible in a day! Whether you have a short stay in the city, staying in a hotel/apartment, or if you are just visiting Athens for the day during a cruise, this private tour is the best…
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Essential Athens and Cape Sounion, Poseidon’s Temple, Private Day Tour
This tour is a perfect combination of Athens’s most important sites and the most popular excursion to the so called “Greek Riviera”, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch, a chilled “ouzo” and “meze” in a traditional Greek taverna, overlooking the Aegean Sea. This…
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Footsteps of Apostle Paul from Athens to Corinth, Private Day Tour
This tour gives us the opportunity to visit and explore the places where St. Paul preached to the ancient Greeks in Athens and Corinth, in a day. The tour starts by visiting the “Areos Pagos” (literally, Mars Hill) at the foot of the Acropolis. Continuing our tour to our next stop, the “Agora”, we’ll have…
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Guided Walking Tour in Athens
Explore the historic streets of Athens, a city known as the cradle of Western civilization, famous for its ancient landmarks, philosophical heritage, and vibrant culture. Discover the hidden corners of this legendary city, where every step connects you to thousands of years of history. Relax as you visit Athens’ main attractions, including the picturesque neighborhood…
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Private Biblical Ancient Corinth Tour from Athens
With this combo (christianity/history) tour you have the chance to visit and explore Ancient Corinth one of Saint Paul’s beloved cities, where he resided for almost two years, and also where he founded the Church of Corinth. You will visit the incredible archaeological site of ancient Corinth with the fabulous museum, temple of Apollo, Roman…
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Mycenae Half-Day Private Tour from Athens
The route begins in Athens and crosses the Corinth Canal, passing through the Gulf of Corinth to arrive at Mycenae. Here travelers will be able to relive the expedition to Troy at Mycenae and admire the kingdom of Agamemnon. Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, it is located about 120 kilometres (75…
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Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplio Private Tour from Athens
Explore the accessible heritage left behind by ancient Greece’s legendary past on this full-day tour. You will have the chance to explore the remains of two of the country’s most important sites, Ancient Corinth and Mycenae, along with another important location: Nafplio (the capital town during Ottoman rule). The exceptional value of this tour, makes…
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Chania from Souda Cruise Port
Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Greece as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Chania. Discover the…
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Athens Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
The Athens full-day tour is private, in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver with deep knowledge of Greek history. We drive you to the paths and monuments, of Ancient Athens, the city that generated modern western civilization and Democracy.
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Small-Group Cretan Culture Tour with Transportation
It is an adventure of taste, hospitality, history and art of original Cretan life. What better way to make your own ceramic and see the whole process from loading the cauldron to distillation. The raki that you will drink in abundance will be accompanied by rich and good appetizers, in the company of live Cretan…
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Walking and Beer Tasting Tour in Athens
First, as Athenians do, we will meet in Monastiraki Square in the city center. We’ll grab a coffee and do a “volta” — a leisurely walk through the city to give you a taste of what it’s like to be a local! The walk will take about 1,5 hours. During it, I’ll share with you…
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Athens Tour including Acropolis Museum from Piraeus Cruise Port
Explore the wonders of Athens during your cruise stop with our captivating 6-hour shore excursion, specially crafted for first-time visitors. Join us as we unveil the historic marvels and enchanting beauty of Greece’s capital. Our tour begins with a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, a symbol of ancient glory, followed by the majestic Syntagma Square.…
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Athens Gems and Charms Tour from Piraeus Cruise Port
Explore the wonders of Athens during your cruise stop with our captivating 6-hour shore excursion, specially crafted for first-time visitors. Join us as we unveil the historic marvels and enchanting beauty of Greece’s capital. Our tour begins with a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, a symbol of ancient glory, followed by a stroll around the…
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6 Hour Majestic Athens Tour for the First Time Cruisers
Explore the wonders of Athens during your cruise stop with our captivating 6-hour shore excursion, specially crafted for first-time visitors. Join us as we unveil the historic marvels and enchanting beauty of Greece’s capital. Our tour begins with a visit to the Panathenaic Stadium, a symbol of ancient glory, followed by a stroll around the…
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Underground Athens by Athens Underground: Sections Through Soil and History plus Kerameikos
This novel and delightful half-day tour focuses on the archaeological exhibits of three modern Athens Metro stations, in combination with an illuminating visit to the open-air archaeological site of Kerameikos and Agora. Athens and it illustrious monuments attract millions of visitors every year; few visitors however are aware that treasures also lie underground; some of…
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Jewish 4 Hours Tour of Athens Old/New Synagogue, Jewish Museum
Especially curated for Jewish people who are interested in getting acquainted with the local Jewish community and it’s activity in Greece, combined to a short tour of the most well-known nearby attractions.
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4-Hours Athens Ancient Agora & Aristotle’s Lyceum Private Tour
This tour applies to people who are interested in the Ancient Philosophical school and Aristotle’s Lyceum in particular, combining a prominent museum in Athens comprising of a rich collection of artifacts that relate to Byzantine History & Christian Art.
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Athens Private Full Day Tour
See Athens’ main attractions with your own private group on a full-day city tour. With a knowledgeable driver, you’ll visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum to soak up the archaeological wonders of this ancient city, plus see an array of other landmarks like the National Archaeological Museum and the Plaka and Monastiraki…
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Small-Group Gastronomic Tour through Athens
Dip a toe into an alternative side of the capital with a guide. Sample the local cuisine in hidden restaurants on small side streets, visit the central market, learn about the city’s reputation for fresh, light and seasonal cuisine and seek out the locals’ favourite eateries.
The Agora of Athens is considered the best preserved example of an ancient Greek agora in the world. Visit with a guide for expert insight into these ruins, which can be hard to interpret on one’s own. For independent travelers, the hop-on-hop-off bus and downloadable audio guide of the archaeological site provides both transportation and extra information.
Join a private or small-group walking tour that includes skip-the-line tickets—a must for these popular and crowded ruins—as well as a visit to the Agora Museum. Or, opt for a tour that pairs a visit to the Agora with the Acropolis. Look for a family-focused tour if visiting with kids; some guides specialize in making the site come to life for younger travelers.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Agora of Athens and its museum are a must for archaeology buffs.
- Almost all of the ruins are outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
- Some areas of the site are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers; the museum is fully accessible.
- The Stoa of Attalos houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora, where you can view ancient art and artifacts unearthed at the site.
- The Acropolis combination ticket includes entry to the Acropolis and six other sites— including the Agora—within a 5-day admission window.
How to Get There
The ancient Agora sits above the modern city of Athens and is a short walk from the Acropolis. Take the metro Green Line to the Thissio station, and walk about five minutes along Adrianous Street to the site.
When to Get There
The Agora of Athens is open every day except major holidays. The site is almost entirely outdoors, so avoid visiting during the midday hours in summer. Instead, time your tour for early morning or late afternoon and take refuge in the museum when the temperatures soar.
The History of the Agora of Athens
The Agora of Athens, where Socrates once expounded his philosophy, dates back to the 6th century BC. This vast area lies to the northwest of the Acropolis and once featured an elaborate drainage system, a series of fountains, and a temple devoted to the Olympian Gods. The Agora was finally abandoned after a Slavic invasion in the 6th century.