Athens 5h Tour: Ancient Greece with Acropolis Parthenon Tour
Monastiraki, Athens
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Explore the Acropolis and Ancient Greece on a guided walking tour in Athens. Walk in the footsteps of Paul, visit the Ancient Agora, and see the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of Paul and explore the places where he preached
- Discover the history, culture, and religion of Ancient Greece
- Visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and more
- Explore the Ancient Agora of Athens and see the Stoa of Attalos
- Admire the views from the Hill of Areopagus, the highest court in Athens
Description
Begin your tour at the Ancient Agora of Athens, where Paul reasoned “in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be on hand” (Acts 17:17). Explore this large archaeological site, including the Stoa of Attalos, which now hosts the Museum of the Ancient Agora. See exhibits of religious idols and a portrait of Paul. Continue to the Temple of Hephaestus, one of the most well-preserved temples of antiquity, which existed during Paul’s time. Next, head to Hadrian’s Library, built in 132 BC, and see the ruins of a colonnade with shops, two entrance gates, a fountain, and the Tower of the Winds. Follow the path Paul took to the Hill of Areopagus, where he gave his famous speech (Acts 17:22-31) in front of the judges of that time. Admire the views of the Acropolis from this impressive rock, known as Mars Hill. Finally, visit the Acropolis and explore its four ancient structures: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Propylaia. Learn about the history, culture, and religion of Ancient Greece, and gain a better understanding of the difficulties Paul encountered during his mission in Athens.Includes
Guided walk around the Acropolis Visit to the Ancient Agora of Athens Visit to the Ancient Roman Marketplace Visit the famous Horologion. Visit to the Temple of Hephaestus Visit to Hadrian’s Library. Visit to the Hill of Areopagus Visit to the Parthenon and Temple of Nike.Excludes
Food and drinks Transportation to and from the meeting pointImportant Information
- The tour involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended. In case of extreme heat during the summer time, it would be wise to have a hat and a bottle of water with you.