The Lyceum of Aristotle: The walking School of Philosophy
Activity Description
Ancient Athens was known as the School of Greece. Home to acclaimed schools and eminent teachers, the city attracted students from the far corners of the Mediterranean looking for answers to fundamental questions. No philosopher exerted greater influence on western knowledge than Aristotle, and his famous Lyceum was the school where it all began.
Waltz in the Lyceum of Aristotle 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 the most iconic landmark of Athens. Start your tour from P. Mela square, Athens, just outside the archaeological site and walk in the footsteps of the great philosopher.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Lyceum of Aristotle with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Lyceum of Aristotle is not included.
Important information
- 38 stories
- 0.24km distance
- 5 stops
Opening hours
Winter
- From the 1st of November –
- 08:00 – 15:00(Last entrance 14:30)
Summer
- On the 1st of September 2022 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(Last entrance to the Site at 19:10)
- 16th to 30th September 08:00 – 19:00(Last entrance to the Site at 18:40)
- 1st to 15th October 08:00 – 18:30(Last entrance to the Site at 18:10)
- 16th to 30th October 08:00 – 18:00(Last entrance to the Site at 17:40).
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for the Lyceum of Aristotle 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).
- Suitable for all ages.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Tactile site plans and brochures in Braille in Greek and English for visually impaired visitors are available at the ticket office.
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 and that you bring your earphones.
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Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation you are not entitled to a refund.
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- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Peristeri, Perifereiaki Enotita Dutikou Tomea Athinon
Address: P. Mela square Athens
Notes: Starting point The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Lyceum of Aristotle at P. Mela square Athens. Directions to starting point There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Lyceum of Aristotle at P. Mela square Athens. Areas The palaestra The school The bathhouses