Overview
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1 hour
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41 stories
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0.39km distance
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8 stops
When in Athens, do like the Romans did. The Roman Agora is a pocket-size time travel tunnel through two thousand years of history. It is the best place in town to appreciate the beauty of life in classical Athens and the ingenuity of ancient Greeks and Romans. Plus, it offers a splendid view of the Acropolis and the opportunity to meet the Winds.
Experience the Roman Agora at your own pace with a pre-booked time-slotted e-ticket and a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone.
Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to discover the habits of everyday life in Athens, during the Roman conquest.
Put on your headphones and explore the Gate of Athena Archegetis, the Tower of the Winds and the Îosque of the Conqueror through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the past. It is also your chance to explore Athens with a self-guided city walking tour on your phone and lose yourself in the beauty of its stories. The content of the tours is the result of in-depth research, distilled into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tours can be used repeatedly and at any time, before or after your visit.
This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into one of the main and most well-known attractions of Athens and relate to your surroundings in an entirely original way.
Meet the Romans in Greece
When in Athens, do like the Romans did. The Roman Agora is a pocket-size time travel tunnel through two thousand years of history. It is the best place in town to appreciate the beauty of life in classical Athens and the ingenuity of ancient Greeks and Romans. Plus, it offers a splendid view of the Acropolis and the opportunity to meet the Winds.
Leonidas Argyros
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Adult time-slotted entry ticket to the Roman AgoraÂ
- Self-guided audio tour in English on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- An activation link to access your audio tour
- Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps) to avoid roaming charges
Exclusions
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mandatory items
- Charged smartphone
- Headphones
The location
Address
Starting point
There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Roman Agora.
Directions to starting point
The easiest way to get there is by reaching the metro station âMonastirakiâ (lines 1 & 3)Â and then walking along the street âAreosâ 230 meters (2min) towards the Roman Agora.
Areas
The entrance
Gate of Athena Archegetis
The fountain house
The shops
Agoranomeion
Vespasianae
Tower of the Winds
The mosque of the Conqueror
Important information
Opening hours
Opening hours for Roman Agora
Recommended visiting hours
Winter:
08:00 â 15:00
Last entrance 14:30
Summer:
On the 1st of September the opening hours apply, due to a gradual reduction in the length of the day, as follows:
1st to 15th September 08:00 – 19:30
16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00
1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30
16th to 30th October 08:00 – 18:00
Last entrance to the Site: 30 minutes before closing time
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 Roman Agora
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)Free and reduced admission tickets can only be acquired at the ticket booth on-site.Â
- The Archaeological site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Know before you go
- Select your preferred time slot.
- Download the ticket& audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit. The mobile signal may be weak at the site(s).
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones.
- Please wear sunscreen and a hat during the hot summer monthsÂ
- Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoesÂ
Contributors and Bibliography
Contributors
Leonida Argyros
Download the app
To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!
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