The Roman Agora: the bazaar of antiquity
Activity Description
Waltz in the Roman Agora with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into one of the most iconic landmarks of Athens. Start your tour outside the archaeological site, so you can enjoy the overall view of the monuments, find your way towards the entrance and the imposing gateway of Athena Archegetis and then continue to explore the interior, getting acquainted with the different aspects of Roman civilization.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Roman Agora with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Roman Agora is not included.
Notes
- Duration: 1 hour
- 41 Stories
- Distance: 0.39km
- 8 Stops
Areas
- The entrance
- Gate of Athena Archegetis
- The fountain house
- The shops
- Agoranomeion
- Vespasianae
- Tower of the Winds The mosque of the Conqueror
Opening hours
Winter:
08:00 – 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
- Please consider that admission fees for the Roman Agora are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included (Virtual Reality/ Artificial Reality).
- 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. Check your spam folder as well.
- 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).
- The Archaeological site is partially accessible for people with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Know before you go
- Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
- 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 months.
- Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
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Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation you are not entitled to a refund.
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- It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
- After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Athina
Address: Epaminonda 6-22, Athens
Notes: There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Roman Agora (Epaminonda 6-22, Athina 105 55). The easiest way to get there is by reaching the metro station “Monastiraki”(lines 1 & 3) and then walking along the street “Areos” 230 meters (2min) towards the Roman Agora.