Roman Agora Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Tickets

Skip the guesswork and discover the Roman Agora with the insights of an expert licensed guide. Instead of simply walking through ancient ruins, you'll uncover the stories behind this once-bustling marketplace, where commerce, politics, and daily life shaped Roman Athens. Admire landmarks such as the Tower of the Winds, one of the best-preserved ancient clocks in the world, and learn how the city evolved from the Classical Greek era into Roman rule. With included entry tickets and engaging storytelling, this experience offers a deeper understanding of one of Athens' most fascinating yet often overlooked archaeological sites.

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   Roman Agora

   If Rome conquered Athens, then Athens captured the hearts and minds of the Romans, thanks to the ancient Greek spirit, prompting them to enhance the city and improve its infrastructure. The Roman Agora, a project financed by Augustus and the family of Herod Atticus during 19 – 11 BC, proves this two-way relationship. It was constructed mainly for mercantile purposes and featured a large rectangular courtyard surrounded by stoas, shops and warehouses. The courtyard was paved with large marble slabs during Hadrian’s rule; some of these slabs were inscribed with texts by Marcus Aurelius. To uncover the Roman Agora, not only were houses demolished but also the street was cut off. Nevertheless, the current picture of the monument corresponds to half of its original size, with the remaining still buried beneath the houses.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin are entitled to free admission to the site.
• Children up to the age of 18, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin are entitled to free admission to the site.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.