Ancient Greek Customs, Games & the Underworld walking tour
3 h
By walk
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Pass By: Plaka, Athens, Attica
This is hands down the most alternative walking tour in town! We will start from Plaka, the oldest and most beautiful neighbourhood in Athens, getting introduced to the concept of life and death for the ancient Greeks and how their view of the afterlife defined the way they lived.
We will talk about Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and discuss the concepts of ‘memory’ and ‘remembrance’. Walking around the little alleys of Plaka, we will discover monuments of the ancient past that are not what they seem. After learning about the importance of theatre in the ancient Greeks’ lives, we will discover the journey from life to the afterlife and to the Underworld, through a short interactive theatrical play written by us, where everyone gets a role!
Moving on from Plaka, we will walk down the most famous street of Athens, Dionysiou Aeropageitou, past the Acropolis Museum and the beautiful neoclassic buildings, under the gaze of Goddess Athena from her Temple, the Parthenon! We will reach the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient theatre, where performances are still taking place! There, we will learn about Aeschylus, the ‘father of tragedy’, and the sacrifice of Antigone in the name of life after death.
Our next stop will be the Hill of the Nymphs and a hidden spot with a breath-taking view of the Acropolis! Plato’s motto was ‘life must be lived as play’. We will learn about the importance of play for the Ancient Greeks, and of course, we will play some of their games! We will also have the chance to get creative and make something of our own for ‘remembrance’!
Our journey does not end there. We will, then, walk to the Rock of Areios Pagos - literally a rock across Acropolis, which was the seat to the ancient criminal court of Athens. This is where people’s life or death was being decided! And this is where we will get the chance to rewrite history and maybe even save the spirit of Socrates! Finally, after a short walk through the picturesque alleys of Anafiotika, the ‘secret’ neighbourhood of Athens, we will reach the end of our walk at the oldest distillery in town. Accompanied by old-fashioned liqueurs, we will have our own ‘symposium’ and celebrate life together!
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Plaka, Athens, Attica
This is hands down the most alternative walking tour in town! We will start from Plaka, the oldest and most beautiful neighbourhood in Athens, getting introduced to the concept of life and death for the ancient Greeks and how their view of the afterlife defined the way they lived.
We will talk about Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and discuss the concepts of ‘memory’ and ‘remembrance’. Walking around the little alleys of Plaka, we will discover monuments of the ancient past that are not what they seem. After learning about the importance of theatre in the ancient Greeks’ lives, we will discover the journey from life to the afterlife and to the Underworld, through a short interactive theatrical play written by us, where everyone gets a role!
Moving on from Plaka, we will walk down the most famous street of Athens, Dionysiou Aeropageitou, past the Acropolis Museum and the beautiful neoclassic buildings, under the gaze of Goddess Athena from her Temple, the Parthenon! We will reach the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, an ancient theatre, where performances are still taking place! There, we will learn about Aeschylus, the ‘father of tragedy’, and the sacrifice of Antigone in the name of life after death.
Our next stop will be the Hill of the Nymphs and a hidden spot with a breath-taking view of the Acropolis! Plato’s motto was ‘life must be lived as play’. We will learn about the importance of play for the Ancient Greeks, and of course, we will play some of their games! We will also have the chance to get creative and make something of our own for ‘remembrance’!
Our journey does not end there. We will, then, walk to the Rock of Areios Pagos - literally a rock across Acropolis, which was the seat to the ancient criminal court of Athens. This is where people’s life or death was being decided! And this is where we will get the chance to rewrite history and maybe even save the spirit of Socrates! Finally, after a short walk through the picturesque alleys of Anafiotika, the ‘secret’ neighbourhood of Athens, we will reach the end of our walk at the oldest distillery in town. Accompanied by old-fashioned liqueurs, we will have our own ‘symposium’ and celebrate life together!
Included
- Services of our amazing storyteller guide
- All materials necessary for the realisation of the activities
- A drink per person during our last stop
- Extra tips and stories about Athens
- All taxes
Not included
- Any extra drinks or food
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Sport
20%
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