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Philosophical Tour in Athens

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This tour aims to create an experience in the exact places where philosophy was born, providing tourists and travelers with a unique opportunity to explore the main philosophical approaches to the pursuit of happiness (eudaimonia). You can gain insight into the way of achieving the bliss proposed by exceptional thinkers who lived and taught in the city of Athens. This is the best tour for personal development while you wander along the ruins of Athens (BE YOUR BEST VERSION IN ATHENS)
Itinerary
Starting point METRO ACROPOLIS (Makrygianni and Dinysiou Areopagitou Exit)
1st route: Theater of Dionysos -Socrates Prison-Philopapou Hill-Pnyx -Observatory of Athens (Myth of the allegory of the Cave, Platonic and Aristotelian philosophical approach to Happiness - Socrates), best photos of PARTHENON
2nd route: Keramikos - Roman Market (Epicurean and Stoic approach to happiness)
3rd route Monument of Lysikrates (Dionysian and Apollonian approach to happiness )
Walk the city. Question life

What's Included

  • Speaker in order to hear the stories

    Meeting Location

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    Athens 117 42
    Greece

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    Theatre of Dionysus

    We stand outside the Theater of Dionysus, the birthplace of tragedy. They will learn why there was an obligation to see a tragic play as a cure for easy judgment and how Carl Jung told us how tragedy can help us be our best selves. We will discuss the view of Budism and evolution psychology to the term of the shelf
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Herod Atticus Odeon

    The most well-known open-door theater in the world and the message of persona, animus and anima characteristics of the personality.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Prison of Socrates

    The allegory of the cave ,Plato's philosophy
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Eglise D'agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris

    The birth of democracy in this place
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Philopappos Monument

    The most highly energetic point in Athens, with the best view of the Parthenon and Acropolis . The recipe of Happiness according Plato and Socrates
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pnyx

    The best view of Athens, the assembly area of Athenian citizens. Aristoteles's perspective of Eudaimonia (blissful) The secret place of Socrates.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Keramikos Archaeological Site

    The ancient cemetery of Athens and the Epicurian recipe of Happiness (Epicurus's garden)
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ancient Agora of Athens (pass by)

    The place Stoicism was born. Philosophy was born, Theater was born, and Democracy was for the first time executed
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    Adrianou Street (pass by)

    The most beautiful street in Athens
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    Agora Romaine

    The place stoicism was taught as a philosophy of Life
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Tower of the Winds (pass by)

    The first meteorological station in the world
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    Mnisikleous (pass by)

    The discussion point of the philosophers. You will experience the atmosphere of the Mnisikleous stair. Best place for lunch
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    Lysikratous Square

    The place Nitze conceive the Apollonian and Dionysian side of Athens
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Anafiotika

    The 2nd most energetic point in Athens feels to be on a Cycladic island
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philosophical Tour in Athens?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-385345P1

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    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Philosophical Tour in Athens?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • speaker in order to hear the stories.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 17..

    Apr 2025
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Philosophical Tour in Athens is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Philosophical Tour in Athens will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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