Socrates' Philosophy Challenge Walking Tour

Monastiraki, Athens



Explore Athens on a walking tour with a local guide. Challenge your mind with philosophical questions inspired by Socrates and discuss topics like justice, morality, and truth.

Highlights

  • Embark on a unique walking tour through Athens with a local guide
  • Challenge your mind with philosophical questions inspired by Socrates
  • Explore ancient locations and become a philosopher for the day
  • Discuss topics like justice, morality, and truth with your group
  • Enjoy a slow-paced tour that allows time for reflection and discussion

Description

Meet your guide and set off on a walking tour through Athens. As you explore the city, take part in a series of philosophical challenges inspired by Socrates. At each stop, your guide will pose a thought-provoking question. Choose your answer, then watch as Socrates complicates it, challenging you to think deeper. Discuss questions like 'What makes someone a good person?' and 'Would you break an unjust law?' with your group. Continue to explore the city, answering questions like 'Would you sacrifice one innocent person to save five?' and 'Would you rather be happy living a lie or unhappy knowing the truth?' As you walk, enjoy the ancient locations that provide context for the questions, allowing you to step into the shoes of a philosopher.

Includes

Interactive philosophical challenges Guided walking tour Experienced local guide

Important Information

  • The tour involves philosophical discussions and challenges. The pace of the tour is slow, suitable for most fitness levels.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again