Ancient Agora

Rated 5 Stars, based on 78 Reviews.

The perfect combination tour for history buffs, including a visit to the Acropolis and all its famous monuments, as well as to the fascinating Ancient Agora and its museum! Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be some waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer. 

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Experience the Temple of Hephaistos and the Church of The Holy Apostles which are some of the most notable in the ancient Agora. The Temple of Hephaistos is the world’s best-preserved ancient Greek Doric temple in the world. St. Paul, one of Jesus’s twelve apostles, used to visit and preach in the Church of The Holy Apostles. Receive your ticket for the specific time slot you chose along with the self-guided audio tour (depending on the option selected). Go directly to the entrance of the archaeological site. Scan your ticket at the ticket-validating machines and wonder around at your own pace or put on your headphones and listen to our professional, licensed guides, and experts on storytelling presenting you with historical information and narrating original handpicked stories, while you walk uphill and travel back to ancient Athens.

Rated 4 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.

No trip to Athens could be complete without a visit to the Ancient Agora of Athens! With your e-ticket waltz into this unique site with a fascinating audio tour on your phone. Download the tour on your smartphone and follow, the riveting journey of the evolution of Athenian democracy as you enjoy a visit to the most dynamic archaeological site of Athens. Your tour begins with a comprehensive introduction to the chain of events that made democracy possible in ancient Athens while, during your walk, anecdotal stories from the lives of bright Athenian personalities, such as Aristides the Just and glorious Pericles, will come alive through the original and fun content of your expertly designed audio guide. This is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical Athens and listen to the stories of the first democratic citizens in world history.

The Agora was the center of Athenian democracy, where the city's most important political functions were exercised and where both Pericles and Socrates once walked. The ruins of the ancient Agora, the exceptionally well-preserved temple of Hephaistos and the restored Stoa of Attalos may be visited in the shadow of the Acropolis at a site characterized by particular natural beauty.

_____ This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Agora. It's not their official audio guide. Please check online for entry fees and opening times. _____ Explore the Ancient Agora without joining a tour group at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Mingle with merchants, philosophers and gods in the ancient heart of Athens • Hear from the producer, Christina Karantanis, a local tour guide • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Learn about ancient Greek history and myths while visiting some legendary landmarks, such as the Agora, the sacred way and the Temple of Apollo. Your tour guide will take you through the entire ancient city with its market places, the public squares, the Temple of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city & the amphitheater and walk down the celebrated Lion Street.

No trip to Athens could be complete without a visit to the Ancient Agora! Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Athens with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the evolution of Athenian democracy. Your tour begins with a comprehensive introduction to the chain of events that made democracy possible in ancient Athens while, during your walk, anecdotal stories from the lives of bright Athenian personalities, such as Aristides the Just and glorious Pericles, will come alive through the original and fun content of your expertly designed audio guide. This is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself into the world of classical Athens and listen to the stories of the first democratic citizens in world history. * Ticket/entrance fee to the archaeological site is not included.

Join us for an unforgettable journey with Ancient Agora Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour! Begin your self-guided adventure at the ticket office of the Ancient Agora archaeological site. Use the Narratologies app to solve riddles, earn gems, and learn more about the bustling city center of ancient Athens where Greeks would gather to exercise their democratic rights, shop, and engage in conversations. Conclude your journey at the Stoa of Attalos and admire the unique shadowplay created by its unending rows of columns. Don't waste any time: explore, learn and win! Mission Hello, citizen! It's time for me to introduce myself. I am the spirit of Democracy. I was born in ancient Athens and reside in the Ancient Agora and the Pnyx Hill. However, my position in my beloved city, which gave birth to me, is in danger. Tyrannical forces threaten to exile me from Athens. Will you help me?

Glide effortlessly through the wonders of ancient Athens, on your (own) segway!  You’ll travel up and down the most beautiful of Athens seven famous hills, covering must-see sights such as the Mars hill, the Acropolis hill, the Roman forum, Keramikos and ancient Agora.  If you are looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to discover the best that Ancient Athens has to offer in just a few hours – we’re sure you’ll love our Ancient Athens Segway Tour! You’ll cover more ground and see more without the effort it would take to cover the same route on foot. All tours depart from and end at our office near the Acropolis museum where a bathroom, free Wifi and water are available to all of our guests.

The ancient agora was built between 19 and 11 B.C. with a donation of Julius Caesar and Augustus. During the reign of Hadrian the court was paved with slabs. After the invasion of the Herulae in A.D. 267 the city of Athens was restricted to the area within the Late Roman fortification wall, and the administrative and commercial centre of the city was transferred from the Ancient Agora to the Roman Agora and the Library of Hadrian. During the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation the area was covered with houses, workshops and churches along with the Fethiye Mosque.

It is a hiking tour far from crowds. Time-date can be changed as desired. Pls ask for more info. Join to see Turkish Machu Picchu, located at the top of the mountains, currently on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. One of Turkey's best preserved ancient cities and most outstanding archaeological sites, built in between two peaks on Gulluk Mountain, also called the Eagle's Nest because of its most remarkable location in the Taurus mountain range. Altitude 1050 m. We'll walk in a mountainous region in the national park. No worries you don't have to climb there is a pathway. Our tour starts from Antalya. You'll be picked up from the Antalya and dropped off into the magical atmosphere of Termessos. We'll make a journey to the past in ancient times and see daily life in the ancient city, theater, gymnasium, citerns, luxury str., agora, bouleuterion, temple of artemis & hadrian, city fortifications and gates, necropolis, rock tombs. End of the tour we'll turn back to the city center.

Wander through the markets in the Monastiraki area, see classical Roman and Ottoman monuments of the city including the Ancient Agora and it's Museum and soak up the atmosphere in the Plaka's narrow paved streets that pass many of the city's Ancient sites on this three-hour private walking tour of Athens.

For centuries, ancient Athenians experimented with a variety of political regimes until they invented the one that suited them best… or so they thought! Visit the Acropolis & the Ancient Agora, learn the backstory on how democracy was born, and understand its principles, its values, the purposes it served, and, ultimately, the reasons for its failure. Walk in the footsteps of the great minds that established Democracy: Socrates, Pericles, Solon, and Cleisthenes. Explore the Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens, where democracy was first born. Understand why democracy was an experiment, the values and principles it served, and the reasons for its failure. Discover how contemporary democracy compares to Ancient Greek Democracy

Join us for an enlightening walking tour of the Acropolis and Ancient Agora, led by a knowledgeable guide who will bring history to life.

The highlights of this tour are white travertines of Pamukkale Natural Park, Hierapolis Ancient City and Laodicea Ancient City. If you would like do this tour from/to your hotel in Istanbul, all airport transfers and round trip domestic flights are going to be included.

Glide effortlessly through the wonders of ancient Athens, on your (own) segway!  You’ll travel up and down the most beautiful of Athens seven famous hills, covering must-see sights such as the Mars hill, the Acropolis hill, the Roman forum, Keramikos and ancient Agora.  If you are looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to discover the best that Ancient Athens has to offer in just a few hours – we’re sure you’ll love our Ancient Athens Segway Tour! You’ll cover more ground and see more without the effort it would take to cover the same route on foot. All tours depart from and end at our office near the Thission where a bathroom, free Wifi and water are available to all of our guests.

The Ancient Agora formed the center of commercial life in Ancient Athens. As the main marketplace it was where people gathered, as well as the site where western democracy and many areas of Philosophy were developed. Indeed the most famous philosophers of Greek antiquity such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle choose this place to teach their students. The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens' democracy, where citizens participated directly in government and principles like meritocracy and equality before the law were established during the 5th century BCE. Close above sits the Acropolis, the pinnacle of classical Greece with its Parthenon and Erechtheion and other Temples forming the most sacred center of worship. Our Professional Licensed, Archaeological guide will meet you at your Hotel or other Athens Address (if in easy walk of the Acropolis) and lead you through both sites bringing 5000 years of history to life with you in a Private Exclusive tour for your group only.

At your pick-up time, you’ll be met by your guide and drive to Ephesus, the very core of the Aegean in antiquity. This port-city, whose well-preserved remains are restored to their former glory, will offer you an unforgettable sight. you’ll get to visit the odeon, the fountains, the temples, the brothel, and the glorious Celsus Library, which was the third biggest library of the ancient world, as well as the agora, the great theatre, the roman baths, the gymnasiums, and many others. Our route will lead you also to The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world built around the perimeter of Ephesus. You’ll get to visit the ruins of the foundations of this marvelous construction from the Hellenistic Age. The next stop is The Isa Bey Mosque, which is one of the finest examples of Seljuk architecture. This magnificent work of art, which is located below the basilica of Saint John, was built by the renowned architect, Ali of Damascus in honor of Isa Bey

This is a personalized private tour exclusively for your group, not a shared tour. Discover the key highlights of Ephesus with an experienced local guide. Visit the Ancient City of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll along the same paths once walked by Apostles Paul and John. Explore the Ephesus Grand Theater, where St. Paul addressed the Ephesians, and capture stunning photos of the Library of Celsus. Uncover the Roman Baths, Hadrian's Temple, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, and more. Admire the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses, renowned for their intricate mosaics and frescoes. Experience the serene atmosphere of the House of the Virgin Mary, Turkey's most significant biblical site. Visit the location of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With the guidance of your expert local guide, you'll be able to take excellent photos. If you wish, you can enjoy a delicious local lunch. This tour is exclusively for cruise passengers.

The visit ad a hidden place that is a cultural space, gallery, with handmade creations, live music from all over the world, coffee, drinks, and food with flavors from all over Greece.