Philosophy Experiential Workshop at Plato's Academy Park -Athens
Step into the shoes of a student of Plato through a productive and joyful philosophical quest, featuring dialogues and a debate.
Join this immersive philosophy workshop in Athens, held at the legendary Plato’s Academy Park—the birthplace of the world’s first Academy.
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See the historic location that hosted the world’s 1st Academy.
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Visit Plato's Digital Museum (admission is free).
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Join a productive and joyful philosophical quest.
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Put yourself in the shoes of an ancient Greek philosopher.
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Develop your critical thought and self-awareness through Socrates' maieutic (midwife) method.
Family Friendly! Suitable for adults and teenagers over 14 years old.
With the option to enrich your experience with an extra hour on Aristotle's Philosophy.
Options
Philosophy Plus - private tour
Private Workshop Option: Exclusive Philosophy Experience
The Aristotle Extension: Enhance your experience with an extra hour on Aristotle's Philosophy, featuring a thought-provoking virtue-choice game!
Duration: 3 hours: Plato's Workshop (2 hours) plus Aristotle Add-On (1 hour)
What's included in Philosophy Experiential Workshop at Plato's Academy Park -Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Designed for adults and teens (14+), this 2-hour experiential journey begins with a brief visit to the small Plato's Digital Museum, followed by a unique philosophical warm-up where you’ll read and interpret ancient Greek texts. Stroll through the historic park to the ancient Gymnasium ruins, where your philosophy instructor sets the scene with a timeline of Greek philosophical heritage, connecting Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Then, dive into a dynamic discussion of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” using the Socratic method, and wrap up with a lively role-play debate using a real replica of an ancient water-timer. This is not just a tour—it’s a hands-on, mind-opening experience in the heart of ancient Athens that blends education, culture, and fun. There is the option to enhance your experience with an additional hour on Aristotle's Philosophy featuring a thought-provoking game on virtue and choice! Note: Plato’s Digital Museum is open Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On other days, we replace the brief museum visit with an engaging discussion that covers the same key insights.
Inclusions
- Expert facilitator
- Liability Insurance
- Local VAT 24%
- No Guided tour (this activity is an educational interactive workshop)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- As this workshop takes place at a Historical site, involving Heritage and Cultural aspects, all participants are required to respect ethic, law and respectful conduct etiquette (soberness, cleanliness, photo/video shooting, dress-code, loudness etc) and be respectful and polite during the entire session. Our facilitator has the right to terminate your participation without any refund in case your behavior is disrespectful in regards to the place or the people.
- This workshop is an outdoor experience therefore it requires good weather. In the case it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be notified at least 3 hours ahead, and will be offered the option to choose between a different date, a similar workshop, or a full refund.
- Suitable for people without previous knowledge, in plain English language. There will be no difficult words or terminology.
- There is a small chance that archaeological excavation is taking place at Plato's Academy Park during our visit. In that case we will see the ancient Gymnasium ruins from a short distance and settle at a different spot in the Park.
- Suitable for adults and teenagers over 14years old. Underaged participants CANNOT book alone, at least one adult should book too, who is also responsible to supervise them.
- Plato's Digital Museum operational hours/days change constantly, plus sometimes it is closed without any announcement.
- Attending this workshop in public space means you consent to photo/video shooting which may occur within the course of this service, including the future publication of this material by us or the other participants. You may withdraw your consent at any time (before or after the workshop) by contacting us in writing. We shall not be held accountable for pictures and videos of you, taken by others during our services and for the use of such photo and video materials by those third parties.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Instructor will meet you at the entrance of Plato's Academy Digital Museum, he will hold a Hellas Revival sign. We will provide his mobile number the day before the workshop (check your emails please).
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Ticket Redemption
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