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
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $171.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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
The most well-known open-door theater in the world and the message of persona, animus and anima characteristics of the personality.
The allegory of the cave ,Plato's philosophy
The birth of democracy in this place
The most highly energetic point in Athens, with the best view of the Parthenon and Acropolis . The recipe of Happiness according Plato and Socrates
The best view of Athens, the assembly area of Athenian citizens. Aristoteles's perspective of Eudaimonia (blissful) The secret place of Socrates.
The ancient cemetery of Athens and the Epicurian recipe of Happiness (Epicurus's garden)
The place Stoicism was born. Philosophy was born, Theater was born, and Democracy was for the first time executed
The most beautiful street in Athens
The place stoicism was taught as a philosophy of Life
The first meteorological station in the world
The discussion point of the philosophers. You will experience the atmosphere of the Mnisikleous stair. Best place for lunch
The place Nitze conceive the Apollonian and Dionysian side of Athens
The 2nd most energetic point in Athens feels to be on a Cycladic island
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Philosophical Tour in Athens lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
Prices start at $86 per person for this Athens experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $171. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is At the exit of the Acropolis metro station (Makrygianni/Dionysiou Areopagitou street). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 38 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by WALK IN ATHENS.
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This is the best way to see Athens and the best way to view the Acropolis - we learned so much from our superb teacher Lampros, the tour is such good value. Stand in the footsteps of Socrates and Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics, feel enlightenment and deep in thought !
By far, the most fascinating tour I have ever taken. Lampros was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about philosophy, history and psychology. I have always regretted not studying philosophy. After this tour, I am conversant about the great Greek philosophers and their ideas. I am also confident that I can and will continue to learn more about Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Epicurius, and the Stoics. Lampros also shared the deep connection of philosophy and psychology. The tour flew by. There were also many breaks in the shade, to watch entertaining, educational videos, and chat. Lampros was as interested in our ideas, as he was in sharing his knowledge. Very Socratic! I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
I had a 1-on-1 tour with Lampros. It was a 10/10! I learned all about the sites in Athens, from the Prison of Socrates to the first meteorological station in the world. I am not going to describe each aspect of the tour, you need to go for yourself. Especially meaningful was when I sat on a rock that Plato was known to sit and think on, overlooking the Agora, or when I stood at the podium where citizens stated their case in front of thousands. For a philosopher visiting Greece, this was exactly what I had hoped it would be. Lampros exudes the spirit of a philosopher in the best way. He hopes, like I do, that more people open themselves up to reflection, thinking, and learning. I could not recommend this more.
Whether you are a professional philosopher or an amateur, this guided tour is a special experience: a journey through the cradle of philosophy that Lampros enhances even more with his passion and expertise. It revolutionizes your mind and soul. 100% recommended for both experts and amateurs.
Thoughtful overview of the key Greek philosophers. Although the tour provides only a brief orientation to material that could take years to study, we found it useful to learn something about the philosophers who lived and used the famous archaeological sites in Athens .
I highly recommend this tour to get an overview of great ideas that started in Athens. A lot of information was provided in a very interesting and accessible way.
I joined the philosophical walking tour in Athens led by Lampros and it became one of the most thought-provoking experiences of my trip. As we walked the paths once taken by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, our conversations about ancient wisdom naturally led to reflections on AI and the future of human reasoning. Lampros has a wonderful way of connecting timeless philosophical questions with today’s technological world. If you ever visit Athens, I highly recommend this tour. It’s a unique blend of history and reflection about the future of humanity and AI.
A wonderful tour that was engaging and thought-provoking. Lampros, our tour guide, was friendly and inspired. A lovely little jaunt through time and the human mind.
This wasn’t just a history lesson; it was a journey inward. We explored how reason, reflection, and awareness—core philosophical principles—can align with the tools of psychology to help us better understand and heal the self. By the end, I felt both intellectually enriched and emotionally renewed.
So fun, and learned so much! He is so highly intelligent with Philosophy and so calm and explains things in every day terms in English!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophical Tour in Athens | 2h 30min | 5.0 (38) | $86 | |
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