Athens: Socrates, Philosophy & Democracy Walking Tour｜Greece

Dive into Athens' ancient history and learn about its greatest achievements such as philosophy, democracy, sciences, and arts on a guided walking tour. We pass next to important landmarks such as the Ancient Agora, Monastiraki Flea Market, Hadrian's Library, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds, and more.

Start your tour by the Ancient Agora. Learn about the history of this important landmark and see where many prominent Athenians walked, talked and taught. This is the place where Socrates, the most prominent Athenian Philosopher asked Athenians to know themselves!

Next, walk to Monastiraki Flea Market, home to antique stores where countless treasures from a bygone era can be found. Then, see Hadrian's Library and, just a short distance away, the Roman Agora.

Next, stop at Tower of the Winds, an octagonal marble tower in the Roman Agora that served both as a wind indicator and also as a clock. Learn about the first meteorological station and how it was used to forecast weather.

Pass by Plaka, a historical neighborhood with small scenic houses and narrow streets. Then, we pass by the other side of the Ancient Agora of Athens, a large area with ancient ruins that was once the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity, where we will see the Prison of Socrates.

Continue to Pnyx Hill, a historic location for democracy, and see the Philopappos monument. Admire the views from this location. Finally, pass by the Acropolis, an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens.