4-Hours Athens Ancient Agora & Aristotle’s Lyceum Private Tour

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Remains of Ancient Agora — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Private Best Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Baby seat or booster up on request without extra charge (compulsory to be requested in advance)
Included: English Speaking Driver(Not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per the Greek Law)
Included: Free Wi-Fi
Included: Luxury Vehicle
Included: All vehicles are thoroughly disinfected after each ride.
Included: Private Tour
Included: Mineral Water, wet & dry tissues

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees
Not included: Food & drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Airport pick up & drop off (On request with additional cost)
Not included: Licensed Tour Guide for escorting you into the sights (on request with additional cost)

Itinerary

Ancient Agora of Athens

one hour Admission not included

In the picturesque district of Monastiraki travelers encounter the second most significant historical site of Athens, the Agora. Once a vivid and bustling marketplace, the Agora was for many centuries the heart of Athens, filled with stores, administrative buildings, public monuments and temples. Associated with the daily life of Athenians and considered the cradle of democracy, this noteworthy site used to be everybody’s favorite part of the city, where eminent politicians, administrators and philosophers mingled with the citizens. Enjoy a guided tour of this wonderful archaeological park and stroll around the ruins of public monuments, the ancient parliament and store stoas that once embellished the area. Find out more about philosophers like Socrates, Athenian politics and the society in the Greek antiquity. Admire the temple of Hephaestus, the best preserved classical temple of Greece, built on a low hill that offers a panoramic view of the entire Agora. Conclude the tour with the local museum’s collection, which features ancient drachma coins, measurement weights, voting ballots and high-quality pottery, among many other interesting exhibits.
Aristotle's Lyceum

40 min Admission not included

Continue by car towards the precincts of the Byzantine Museum. Discover the ruins of Aristotle’s Lyceum, the philosophical school of one of Greece’s most famous ancient philosopher, Aristotle. Nestled in a small, beautiful park with fragrant plants, where two rivers used to flow by, Aristotle’s Peripatetic School was considered one of the three major gymnasia in ancient Athens. Walk around its ruins to explore the parts where Athenian men exercised, bathed and prepared themselves for training. Find out about Aristotle’s life and teaching and his contribution to the world philosophical reflection.
Byzantine and Christian Museum

one hour Admission not included

Complete the tour with a visit of the nearby Byzantine Museum, a prominent museum in Athens. Once the villa of a famous duchess, this remarkable museum includes a rich collection of artifacts that relate to the Byzantine history of Athens, such as the impressive mosaic floor and sculpture reliefs of an old church. Admire early Christian art, jewelry, an Emperor’s hand-written edict, Byzantine golden and silver coins and an outstanding collection of high-quality, hand-painted Byzantine icons.
Plaka

1 h 20 min

Free time

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Philippos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel
Anixis
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHG

and 376 more pickup points

For hotels/apartments: The driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel or outside the apartment.

For cruise terminals: The driver will meet you at the arrival's hall inside the cruise terminal, after the passport control and the luggage claim area, holding a label with the name under which the reservation is made.The itinerary’s sequence is subject to change according to the opening-closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season.

Please get in touch with us by phone or e-mail in order to coordinate the pick up time and location.