Athens Walking Tour: Exploring Greek Myths & Philosophers

Discover Greek myths and philosophers on a 4-hour private Athens walking tour. Uncover ancient wisdom and legendary tales with expert guides.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Academy of Athens - You will see the Trilogy of Athens and journey through time in all the philosophical movements of ancient Greece!
  • Numismatic Museum - The museum houses one of the greatest collections of coins, ancient and modern, in the world.
  • Hellenic Parliament - In front of the Hellenic Parliament, you will witness one of the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Coffee and tea available
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fees to any point of interest
Additional Information

Take a trip back in time to the birthplace of philosophy, Greece. Guided by one of our team members, this adventure will immerse you in the rich philosophical traditions of ancient Greece, tying them intricately to the legendary Gods and myths of Olympus.
The roots of democracy, physics, astronomy, ethics, and myriad other practical sciences can be…

Location
Panepistimio
Outside Panepistimio Metro Station (Panepistimiou str.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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754riannem
Apr 19, 2025
Best experience ever!!! - Bianca was a wonderful tour guide! We enjoyed our private tour so much it was a highlight of our trip to Athens. We loved the conversations and discussions, and how personable Bianca was. She took us to an amazing coffee shop with a view. We did the tour at our own pace and she let us pick different areas to see to our liking. We had other tours, but still learned a lot from this tour with Bianca. 10/10 recommend for anyone that is wanting a different experience with a personalized spin. Thank you again Bianca!
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Garrett
Apr 19, 2025
Bianca is amazing!!! - Bianca is one of a kind. She is so personable and made our tour so much fun. She has a deep understanding of Athens and its history. She does a great job explaining all the important philosophers and ones most people haven’t heard of. She doesn’t push her opinion and lets you form your own on each philosopher. If I could do this tour a million times over, I would. Thank you Bianca
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Jeance2489om
Apr 1, 2025
Myths & Philosophers Tour - This was an excellent tour that we would highly recommend. Athens is rich in history. On the tour, we walked through the lives of the ancient philosophers. Visiting sights in the city and receiving an understanding of their importance. By the end of the tour, we had a good understanding of the development of philosophy and the role philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle played in the development of philosophy, politics, and life in Greece. Our guide was very knowledgeable and skilled at presenting his information in a way that was easy to take in. We came away with a deeper understanding of Greek Mythology and Philosophy, and a better understanding of Athens.
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E2331cldominiques
Mar 26, 2025
Greek philosophy- history comes to life! - John our guide was passionate and knowledgeable. I learned a great deal and walked the same roads as the ancient philosophers. Amazing history and philosophy
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796olegv
Mar 24, 2025
Many thanks, John! - Excellent tour for a small group interested in the history of thought, mythology and, especially, classical Greek philosophy by immersing into times and the spirit of ancient times.
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Alpineanya
Mar 18, 2025
Best tour in Athens for avid learners! - Wow! We absolutely LOVED this tour! I wish we could take John, our tour guide, in our pocket for the rest of our Greece trip!! Not only was he a wealth of information, he presented it in such an engaging way that we were fully raptured for all 4 hours! The private tour was perfect for our family of four adults. He explained difficult concepts to us in way we could all understand and with plenty of humor. He was also able to answer all of our questions (and we had a lot!). A well-timed coffee break allowed us to go four hours without a problem. John was very thoughtful in finding us a shady spot to sit at every location we visited so we were always comfortable. This tour is definitely recommended for those that are eager to learn a lot and get deep into matters of the mind and soul as well as ancient (and modern! Greek history!!
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Journey00042042530
Mar 18, 2025
One of the best tour experiences! - It was a great opportunity to get a taste of Athens: a lovely city walk balanced with the rest in beautiful park and later at the coffee shop, ending the tour in Acropolis . We got John is a guide - friendly, knowledgeable and caring with a great sense of humor. The information on Greek history and philosophy was delivered with true mastership! Most difficult concepts were explained simply and clear without loosing the depth of ideas. We certainly will recommend this tour to our friends. Thank you very much!
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Salaw1979
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing and interesting tour - We had John as our tour guide and he was absolutely brilliant. He explained philosophical concepts to me and my 2 teenagers in such an engaging and clear way, and knew so much about the history, philosophy and culture of Athens. A wonderful day which I highly recommend.
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Dan
Feb 4, 2025
Fascinating and fun tour! - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and quite entertaining. It was a great tour for anyone with a base level of philosophy knowledge. We saw some fascinating sites and learnt some great things about Athenian history, philosophy and mythology!
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774shaelc
Jan 4, 2025
The best tour we’ve ever been on! - Our tour guide John was extremely knowledgable. We learned so much from him! An excellent experience. Highly recommended!
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From $82
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).