The Path to Democracy Guided Tour with Acropolis and Agora
Attractions & guided tours

The Path to Democracy Guided Tour with Acropolis and Agora

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£59.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the Acropolis, a monument to ancient Athenians' political propaganda
  • See the Agora, ancient Athens' political, commercial and administrative center
  • Discover how contemporary democracy compares to ancient Greek democracy
What to expect

The ancient Greeks were the first in the world to invent and establish democracy as a form of government, with the Athenian democracy being the most celebrated of all. However, the Greek word demokratia is not without ambiguity. It means 'people-power'. But who were the people? And what power did they hold? What purposes did this 'democracy' serve?

Understand how ancient Athenian democracy became one of the most influential regimes in the world in this historical tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, one of the wonders of the ancient world and a monument to ancient Athenians' political propaganda, followed by a visit to the Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens, its political, commercial and administrative center.

You will learn all about the historical personalities and facts that led to the birth of democracy in Athens, its key, the purposes it served, as well as why it was considered a radical political system at the time. During your tour, your guide will also shed light on the similarities and differences between ancient Greek democracy and contemporary democracy.

What are the structural elements of the democratic regime that still serve our society successfully to the present day and what elements of it often end up failing? What can we learn from the past to improve the future? In the end, you will see democracy in a new light, as the greatest political experiment of all time: one that started more than 2,600 years ago and keeps evolving today.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Map
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

Dionysiou Areopagitou 45, Athens, Greece

Meeting point:
Your guide will meet you in front of the Holy Church of Aghia Sophia holding an Alternative Athens sign. Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • strollers or wheelchairs

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • entrance tickets to the Acropolis and the Agora

Know in advance:

  • it is essential that you pre-purchase tickets for the archaeological sites, as availability is very limited. Please contact the local operator if you would like them to purchase tickets for you (recommended to ensure availability and the correct time slot)
  • to be entitled to free or reduced admission where applicable, EU citizens under 25 or over 65 years old, as well as EU and International students must present a valid ID/passport or student card at the ticket booth
  • this tour requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 15 participants. In the unusual event that the minimum is not met you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
  • entry fees are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
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Provider
Alternative Athens
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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