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Private Walk Women in Ancient Greece
- Duration2 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
A captivating walking tour to discover the stories of women in Ancient Greece, from powerful goddesses to everyday women who challenged traditional gender roles.
Follow in the footsteps of legendary women like Sappho, Aspasia, and Agnodice, who defied societal expectations and became leaders, philosophers, doctors, and poets. Discover how the role of women was influenced by Greek mythology through the stories of Athena, Demeter, Persephone, Penelope, and the enigmatic Pandora.
What was the daily life of a wife, a slave or a prostitute? Why were Spartan girls kidnapped? What happened during the mysterious women’s festival in Athens?
Come and discover for yourself the extraordinary legacy of Women in Ancient Greece.
*be aware that you won't enter archaeological sites during this thematic walking tour.
What to expect
Monastiraki
Athens, Greece
You'll be meeting your guide on the emblematic square of Monastiraki.
Hadrian's Library
Areos 3, Athens, 105 55, Greece
Discover the education of girls and women in Ancient Athens.
Holy Church Of The All-Great Taxiarchs And The Virgin Mary Gregorousa
Taxiarchon 7, Athens, 105 55, Greece
Explore the meaning of marriage in Ancient Athens and Ancient Sparta, and learn more about EROS, the passionate kind of love.
Gate of Athena Archegetis
Polignotou 3, Roman Agora, Athens, 105 55, Greece
Discover what married life is for women in ancient times Athens and Sparta, and the amazing myths linked with the goddess Athena.
Discover a mysterious ancient festival dedicated exclusively to women.
Ancient Agora of Athens
Adrianou 24, Athens, 105 55, Greece
The marketplace of Athens Greece: the center of public life! Discover the role of women in public space, and the life of female slaves or courtesans in the city. (no entrance to the archaeological site but we'll see it from outside).
Areopago
Acropolis, Athens, 105 58, Greece
Discover the place where the worst sinners were trialled in ancient times. Get to know the inspiring stories of a woman who risked a death sentence to change women's rights.
Pnyx
Philopappos Hill, Athens, Greece
Discover where democracy all began, the place where only men citizens used to vote. Against all odds, get to know the woman influenced the politics of Athens during its Golden Age.
Philopappos Hill
Athens, 105 55, Greece
Discover the Hill of the Muses who give endless inspiration to the Athenians until now, with an amazing view on the acropolis for the end of our tour.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Find us next to the entrance of the church on Monastiraki Square (not far from the road).
End
The best viewpoint on the Acropolis. Close to the centre by foot and easy access to the metro if needed.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Private transportation
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (10–17), Adult (18–85)
Additional information
- The tour is adapted to participants over 10 years old.
- You see archeological sites from outside (no entrance)
Languages
- Guide
- English, French
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 10 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Product code
- 404655P4
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 519 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (7) and Tripadvisor (12).
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