Private Walking Tour Women in Ancient Greece
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.
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Private Walking Tour Women in Ancient Greece
What's included in Private Walking Tour Women in Ancient Greece
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Monastiraki
You'll be meeting your guide on the emblematic square of Monastiraki.
Hadrian's Library
Discover the education of girls and women in Ancient Athens.
Holy Church Of The All-Great Taxiarchs And The Virgin Mary Gregorousa
Explore the meaning of marriage in Ancient Athens and Ancient Sparta, and learn more about EROS, the passionate kind of love.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is adapted to participants over 10 years old.
- You see archeological sites from outside (no entrance)
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Find us next to the entrance of the church on Monastiraki Square (not far from the road).
End Points
- The best viewpoint on the Acropolis. Close to the centre by foot and easy access to the metro if needed.
