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Athens: Ancient Agora of Athens Self-Guided Audio Tour
12 ReviewsMingle with merchants and philosophers in the Ancient Agora of Athens on a self-guided audio tour. See the Temple of Ares, the Odeon of Agrippa concert hall, and more with the magic of GPS playback.
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- See the best-preserved temple in Greece
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Description
The Ancient Agora of Athens was once the political, commercial and social heart of the ancient city. Throughout the centuries, it’s been under threat. First, it faced destruction at the hands of the Herulians when they ransacked the city in 267 AD. As time went by and the city expanded, the area endured years of neglect, and was gradually abandoned. On this walking tour, I’ll sift through the layers of Agora’s history and, by sharing stories from its famous and lesser-known residents, return it to its former glory. Our tour starts at the entrance to this archaeological site, the ancient Agora. From there, you’ll walk through the relatively small open space on the Northern slopes of the Acropolis and hear how the area was once an indispensable part of Athenian life, and a place where democracy was upheld. As you stroll around Agora’s ruins, I’ll show you where the Temple of Ares, Odeon of Agrippa concert hall, and the marketplace once stood. The entire site was a melting pot where merchants, bankers, traders, craftsmen, butchers, scribes, architects and builders would meet and mingle. I’ll tell you about who these people were, from philosophers who would wander about surrounded by their students, to the gossiping merchants who attended chariot races. On this tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Stroll down Panathenaic Street, one of the most popular ancient streets in the city • Find out how democracy was practised in ancient Athens • Take in the remains of Athens State Prison • Listen to stories from the city’s glory days • Gaze at the Holy Church of the Holy Apostles of Solakis, one of the few medieval buildings not torn down by archaeologists in their pursuit to unearth even older buildings • Learn about Socrates’ noble death • See the best-preserved temple in Greece • View Stoa of Attalos, the only reconstructed building within the Agora • Hear legends that blend with history If you’d like to escape the hustle and bustle of Athens’ city centre for a while, this is the tour for you! This hour-long walk will introduce you to the city’s political history and the everyday life of the ancient Athenians. It’s a rather difficult site to explore by yourself so join me on this walk-through time where I’ll shed light on the turbulent history of one of the city’s most fascinating neighbourhoods.Includes
Lifetime access to this tour in English VoiceMap App for Android and iOS Offline access to audio, maps, and geodataImportant Information
- You need to install the VoiceMap smartphone app.
- You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
- This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
- When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
- This tour is only available in English.
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