Combo Tickets: Ancient Agora & Roman Agora with Audio Guide

About this experience

What are the Ancient Agora and Roman Agora? The Ancient Agora was the civic heart of classical Athens, the place where democracy, philosophy, and commerce came together. The Roman Agora, built several centuries later, served as the city's commercial marketplace under Roman rule. This combo ticket grants entry to both sites with a self-guided audio tour for each, letting you trace Athens' evolution from Greek city-state to Roman provincial capital. What can I see at the Ancient Agora? The Ancient Agora sits below the Acropolis and contains the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos (now housing the Agora Museum), and the foundations of buildings where Socrates debated and citizens voted. The audio tour covers key landmarks and explains the political, religious, and commercial life that unfolded here over centuries. What is at the Roman Agora? The Roman Agora is a compact site centred around the Tower of the Winds, an octagonal marble clocktower from the 1st century BC that is one of the most distinctive ancient structures in Athens. The audio guide covers the gate of Athena Archegetis, the remains of market stalls, and the role this space played in daily Roman-era life. How long does a visit take? Most visitors spend 1 to 1.5 hours at the Ancient Agora and 30 to 45 minutes at the Roman Agora. The two sites are a short walk apart in central Athens. Book Your Ancient and Roman Agora Tickets Two ancient marketplaces, two audio tours, and the full arc of Athenian history from democracy to empire. Book your combo ticket to the Ancient and Roman Agora.

Highlights

• Just steps apart, explore two of Athens’ greatest marketplaces with one ticket and trace centuries of history, culture, and daily life side by side
• In the Ancient Agora, stand before the Temple of Hephaestus, one of Greece’s best-preserved temples, and admire the Stoa of Attalos, now home to a museum filled with artifacts of Athenian life
• At the Bouleuterion, hear how 500 citizens drafted laws and how figures like Aristides the Just and Pericles shaped the world’s first democracy
• In the Roman Agora, pass through the marble Gate of Athena Archegetis and marvel at the Tower of the Winds, the clever clock that told time and weather
• Your audio guide brings the ruins to life with stories of lively trade, heated debates, and cultural change—from the rise of Greek democracy to Roman power and Ottoman rule.

What is included

• Entry to the Ancient Agora Entry to the Roman Agora Entry to the Temple of Hephaestus Entry to the Museum of the Ancient Agora in the Stoa of Attalos Audio guide for Ancient Agora and Roman Agora on your smartphone (Android and iOS) Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)

Not included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off Transfers Live guide Headphones Food and beverages Personal expenses

Before you go

Bring a valid photo ID and your mobile ticket. Download the audio guide before your visit for offline access. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven ancient surfaces. Bring water and sun protection, especially in summer.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.