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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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


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

    Women's Daily Life

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

  2. 2

    Legendary Greek Women

    Follow the footsteps of leaders, philosophers, and poets like Sappho, Aspasia, and Agnodice.

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    Mythological Heroines

    Uncover how goddesses like Athena and heroines like Penelope shaped the perception of women.

Map


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

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