Highlights
Description
No trip to Athens could be complete without a visit to the Ancient Agora of Athens! Enjoy fast-track entry with your e-ticket and waltz in this unique site with a fascinating audio tour on your phone. Download the tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the evolution of Athenian democracy as you enjoy a visit to the most dynamic archaeological site of Athens.Â
Your tour begins with a comprehensive introduction to the chain of events that made democracy possible in ancient Athens while, during your walk, anecdotal stories from the lives of bright Athenian personalities, such as Aristides the Just and glorious Pericles, will come alive through the original and fun content of your expertly designed audio guide.Â
This is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself into the world of classical Athens and listen to the stories of the first democratic citizens in world history.Â
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Entrance fee/adult ticket for the Ancient Agora of Athens
- Prebooked Ticket Service (e-ticket sent to your email)
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
What's Not Included
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 24 Adrianou Str, Athens , GR
Start Location Notes: The tour begins at the entrance of the archaeological site, located on the very crowded Adrianou Street (24 Adrianou Str). Be sure that you have already printed your ticket, before presenting it to the staff. The only way to go to Ancient Agora is on foot from Monastiraki square or Thissio station. The tour ends at the Stoa of Attalos, which is inside the archaeological site of the Agora, not far from the entrance.
Start Location Direction: The only way to go to Ancient Agora is on foot from Monastiraki square or Thissio station.
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app) and an entry ticket for the Ancient Agora.
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- You will receive an email from the local supplier with important ticket & audio instructions.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- EU citizens aged 0-25 years old, are entitled to have free admission tickets.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old are entitled to 50% reduced admission.
- From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission.
- Free/reduced admission tickets do not have to skip the line privileges and can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site.
- Most of the archaeological site is wheelchair accessible. In the area of the Temple of Hephaestus, wheelchair access is possible through the entrance at Thiseion Square (Apostolou Pavlou Street), upon communication (210 3214824, 3210180)
Know Before You Go
- Viator voucher is not your entry ticket and is not accepted at the site
- Download the ticket(s) & audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit - no wifi/4G on-site
- Receive an email from the local supplier with important ticket & audio instructions. Check your spam folder as well.
- Tickets need to be either printed or downloaded on your phone
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- The Ancient Agora is one of the most visited monuments in Athens. The best time to visit is early in the morning or at the end of the day. It is more crowded during the holidays and at weekends.
- Due to the special circumstances (COVID-19), please keep in mind that the maximum number of visitors in the archaeological site at any given time must not exceed 2500 individuals. The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed due to the circumstances. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the guards of the site. Visitors should maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters amongst them when in open spaces and of 2 meters when in closed spaces. Especially in queues, a distance of 1.5 meters between visitors should be maintained at all times. Non-medical protective face masks and frequent use of an antiseptic solution containing no less than 70% alcohol are strongly advised. Inside the museum, facial masks are mandatory for all visitors who should keep a safety distance of at least 2m. In the Museum, the maximum number of visitors is 25 at one time.
- Access to the archaeological site with suitcases or trolleys is not allowed.
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options
Ancient Agora of Athens: e-Ticket and Audio Tour on Your Smartphone
| RETAIL PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Adult (13-64 years) | €18.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible, Prior to your visit, download your e-ticket, the mobile app and the audio tour on your smartphone to go offline and avoid roaming charges. , Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak in the archaeological site., An Android or iOS smartphone is required.The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation., Please ensure you have enough storage space. (required size for the app & tour: 100-150 MB)., The audio tour can be used repeatedly online and offline. Use your headphones to best enjoy., No live guide will accompany you. No AR/VR is included., Please wear sunscreen and a hat during hot months , Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes, Please note that not all points of interest are wheelchair accessible, Please note that Booking requests received between 5.00 pm - 8.59 am will be served the next morning from 9.00 am., EU citizens aged 0-25 are entitled to have free admission tickets. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport., Non-EU childern up to 5 years old must present ID card or passport for verification (age and country). However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport., From 1st of April to 31st of October Non-EU citizens, between 6 to 25 years old, upon presentation of their passport, are entitled to 50% reduced admission. However, they have to wait in line., From 1st of April to 31st of October senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states and the European Economic Area are entitled to 50% reduced admission, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin. However, they have to wait in line to show ID card or passport.
