Athens Walking Tour: The Lives of Women in Ancient Greece

Women in Ancient Greece is our theme: we walk Athens’ ancient centre through a female perspective and daily life, linking myth and history while visiting Hadrian’s Library, the Gate of Athena, the Ancient Agora and the Pnyx, and finishing below Filopappou Hill.

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  1. Close-up of an ancient Greek marble bust of a woman.
  2. A guided tour group explores ancient ruins in Athens, Greece.
  3. Happy tourists on a guided walking tour in Greece.
  4. Guided tour at the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
  5. Tour group exploring the ancient Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
  6. A tour guide leads a small group through the charming streets of Athens, with the Acropolis in the distance.
  7. Athens cityscape: A yellow church and pink building in the foreground, with the Acropolis and Parthenon in the background.
  8. A charming yellow building in Athens, Greece.
  9. Panoramic view of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
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Basic Information

  • Total time

    2h

  • Language

    English (check the calendar for availability)

  • Price

    Paid tour

Meeting point

Monastiraki Square in front of the church Pantanassa Nearest public transport: Οδός Αθηνάς metro station; Οδός Θέμιδος metro station

  • Additional info

    ☂︎ This tour is organised by Culture Hunters guides.

About the tour

  1. Close-up of an ancient Greek marble bust of a woman.
  2. A guided tour group explores ancient ruins in Athens, Greece.
  3. Happy tourists on a guided walking tour in Greece.
  4. Guided tour at the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
  5. Tour group exploring the ancient Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
  6. A tour guide leads a small group through the charming streets of Athens, with the Acropolis in the distance.
  7. Athens cityscape: A yellow church and pink building in the foreground, with the Acropolis and Parthenon in the background.
  8. A charming yellow building in Athens, Greece.
  9. Panoramic view of the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens, Greece.
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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?

Walking in the ancient city with your guide, you’ll immerse yourself in the daily life of an Ancient Greek woman. 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 Greek mythology influenced women’s roles through the stories of Athena, Penelope, Demeter, and the enigmatic Pandora.

Come and discover for yourself the extraordinary legacy of Women in Ancient Greece!

Highlights

  1. 1

    Monastiraki Square

    One of Athens’ liveliest squares, surrounded by colorful shops, cafes, and ancient ruins.

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    Women's Daily Life

    Explore the everyday lives and societal roles of women in the patriarchal world of ancient Greece.

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    Secret Women's Festivals

    Learn about the mysterious all-female rituals and festivals that were held in ancient Athens.

Map

Monastiraki Square in front of the church Pantanassa Nearest public transport: Οδός Αθηνάς metro station; Οδός Θέμιδος metro station

Our customers said about us

  1. The best history tour I have been on.

    Athens

    5.0

    Caroline

    The best history tour I have been on.

    Our guide Maelle was so knowledgeable and passionate on a subject that needs to be heard more about. This was an outstanding tour. Thank you Maelle.

  2. Amazing

    Athens

    5.0

    Jo

    Amazing

    https://freewalkingtour.com/athens/women-in-ancient-greece/ One of the best tours I have even been on! Our guide was passionate and knowledgeable on a subject often forgotten. Highly recommended! Name: Jo

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