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                                                Mobile voucher accepted
                                            
                                            
                                                
                                                Duration: 3 Hours
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                        
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                                                        Visit the Acropolis, a monument to ancient Athenians' political propaganda
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        See the Agora, ancient Athens' political, commercial and administrative center
                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                        
                                                        Discover how contemporary democracy compares to ancient Greek democracy
                                                    
                                                                                             
                                         
                                        What to expect
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                         
                                    
                                                                                    The ancient Greeks were the first in the world to invent and establish democracy as a form of government, with the Athenian democracy being the most celebrated of all. However, the Greek word demokratia is not without ambiguity. It means 'people-power'. But who were the people? And what power did they hold? What purposes did this 'democracy' serve?Understand how ancient Athenian democracy became one of the most influential regimes in the world in this historical tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, one of the wonders of the ancient world and a monument to ancient Athenians' political propaganda, followed by a...
                                            The ancient Greeks were the first in the world to invent and establish democracy as a form of government, with the Athenian democracy being the most celebrated of all. However, the Greek word demokratia is not without ambiguity. It means 'people-power'. But who were the people? And what power did they hold? What purposes did this 'democracy' serve?Understand how ancient Athenian democracy became one of the most influential regimes in the world in this historical tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, one of the wonders of the ancient world and a monument to ancient Athenians' political propaganda, followed by a visit to the Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens, its political, commercial and administrative center.You will learn all about the historical personalities and facts that led to the birth of democracy in Athens, its key, the purposes it served, as well as why it was considered a radical political system at the time. During your tour, your guide will also shed light on the similarities and differences between ancient Greek democracy and contemporary democracy.What are the structural elements of the democratic regime that still serve our society successfully to the present day and what elements of it often end up failing? What can we learn from the past to improve the future? In the end, you will see democracy in a new light, as the greatest political experiment of all time: one that started more than 2,600 years ago and keeps evolving today.
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                                            What's included
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Guided walking tour
                                                
                                                                                            
                                                    
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                                                    Tour guide
                                                
                                                                                     
                                                                        
                                        
                                            What's not included
                                                                                            
                                                    
                                                    Entrance fees
                                                
                                                                                     
                                    
                                 
                                                       
                                    
                                        What to remember
                                        
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Extra fees to be paid on-site:
entrance tickets to the Acropolis and the Agora
Know in advance:
it is essential that you pre-purchase tickets for the archaeological sites, as availability is very limited. Please contact the local operator if you would like them to purchase tickets for you (recommended to ensure availability and the correct time slot)
to be entitled to free or reduced admission where applicable, EU citizens under 25 or over 65 years old, as well as EU and International students must present a valid ID/passport or student card at the ticket booth
this tour requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 15 participants. In the unusual event that the minimum is not met you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
entry fees are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
 
                                     
                                                                                                    
                                        Provider
                                        
                                            Alternative Athens
                                        
                                     
                                
                                
                                    Booking Fee
                                    
                                        Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
                                    
                                 
                                
                                    Cancellation Fee
                                    
                                        Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
                                    
                                 
                                                        
                            Where
                                                        
                                Dionysiou Areopagitou 45, Athens, Greece
                            
                                                                                    
                                
                                Meeting point:
                            
                            
                                Your guide will meet you in front of the Holy Church of Aghia Sophia holding an Alternative Athens sign. Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.