In Paul’s Footsteps in Athens
Type of Tour: Walking / In-Person
Duration: 5 Hours
Languages: English / Greek / Italian
Journey back to the days of Ancient Athens and discover the places Paul walked.
You will meet your tour guide outside the Thissio Metro Station to get information about the city while enjoying refreshments at a near by coffee shop.
The Neighborhood of Plaka with the Acropolis on the Background
The Temple of Hephaestus
Then you will walk through the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora, the cradle of democracy. There you will have the chance to visit the Temple of Hephaestus, but the most remarkable of all, you will experience what it feels like walking on the same “marketplace” where Paul’s “spirit became irritated on seeing that the city was full of idols. So he began to reason....with those who happened to be on hand”. (Acts 17:16, 17)
At the Stoa of Attalus Museum, you will discuss its biblically interesting exhibits. Also with the use a model, your tour guide will explain the monuments of the archaeological site of the Acropolis (Parthenon, Erechtheum, Propylaea, etc.) so that you can thoroughly enjoy it, in case of a solo visit.
Afterwards - time permiting - you will walk to Monastiraki Square, the heart of the modern city, to discover an ancient underground river, a Christian monastery and a Muslim mosque co-existing in the limited space of the square. Next, you will walk by Hadrian’s Library, one of the most famous libraries of the Roman era.
Then you will pass by the Roman Market built by Augustus Caesar who reigned over the Roman Empire during Jesus early life. - Luke 2:1
The Gate of Athina Archegetis at the Roman Market
The entrance to Areopagus
Then you will climb up to Mars Hill, also known as Areopagus where you will be able to stand at the site of the Court of Areopagus, where Paul was led by the ancient Athenians to explain himself for being a proclaimer of foreign deities; giving him the opportunity to deliver them his world famous speech. - Acts 17:18-34
Your tour will end there, only steps away from the entrance of the Acropolis, an UNESCO's Heritage Site.
Participation Fee
€80/person*. Admission fee for the archaeological site (€10/person) and refreshments are not included.
Reduced prices for children and those in special service.
* A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to be conducted. Tours of one participant can be conducted, on condition that the cost for two participants is covered.
If you wish to book a tour, you are kindly requested to send us an email. Your email should include simple information like your name, your congregation, the country of your residence, the tour of your choice, the desired tour date and the number of the participants. To send an email, please, click here.
The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis
The Lysicrates Monument