Athens Bible Tour
Step back into the world of the first century and follow the path of the apostle Paul during his remarkable visit to ancient Athens. This in-depth walking tour brings the biblical account of Acts chapter 17 to life by connecting Scripture with the actual places where these events unfolded.
Starting from a central and convenient meeting point in Athens, we trace Paul’s journey through the heart of the city—just as he experienced it—leading up to his powerful address on Areopagus Hill.
Along the way, you will gain valuable insight into the religious, cultural, and intellectual atmosphere of Athens, helping you better understand the background of Paul’s speech to the Athenians.
Places We Will Visit
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Dipylon Gate – The main entrance to ancient Athens, marking Paul’s arrival into the city.
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Ancient Agora (Acts 17:17) – The center of public life, commerce, and philosophical discussion, where Paul reasoned daily.
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Roman Agora – Reflecting the Roman presence and administrative life of the city.
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Library of Hadrian – A symbol of Athens’ continued intellectual importance under Roman rule.
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Arch of Hadrian – The boundary between classical Greek Athens and Roman Athens.
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Acropolis (walk around the hill) – Understanding the religious landscape filled with temples and sanctuaries.
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Areopagus Hill (Acts 17:22) – The site of Paul’s famous speech about the “Unknown God”.
Why Join This Tour?
This tour blends biblical insight, historical background, and archaeological evidence, offering a meaningful and faith-strengthening experience. It is ideal for individuals, families, and groups who wish to see how the Scriptures align with real locations and historical context.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours (flexible, depending on pace and interest).
Cost: Contact us for details.
Acropolis Historical Tour
Enhance your Bible Tour with a historical exploration of the Acropolis. This extension, led by licensed tour guides, reveals the history of the Acropolis and the famous Parthenon temple. Perfect for history lovers, join us for an unforgettable journey!
Duration: The tour is approximately 1 hour in length.
Cost: Contact us for details
Athens, one of Europe's oldest cities, is the center of ancient Greek culture and a modern metropolis.
The remains of the Dipylon ( "Double Gate") served as the primary entrance to the city wall of Athens during the 5th century BCE.
The Athenian Agora or Marketplace at the heart of the ancient city, where the apostle Paul once preached to the Athenians (Acts 17:17)
The Panathenaic Way, was the main road of the ancient city, stretching from the Dipylon Gate to the Acropolis. It was constructed for the Great Panathenaia, a religious festival dedicated to the city's patron goddess, Athena.
Temple of Hephaestus, the most well-preserved temple of ancient Greece, 5th cent. BCE, Ancient Agora.
Stoa of Attalos II of Pergamon, 2nd cent. BCE, one of the city's most significant political, commercial, and social hubs, is now the Museum of the Ancient Agora.
Roman Agora or Forum of Caesar and Augustus, the commercial center of the Roman city, 1st cent. BCE.
The Tower of the Winds or Horologion of Andronicus of Cyrrhus (100–50 BCE) is considered the world's first meteorological and time-measuring station, located in the Roman Agora of Athens.
Tripodon Street (The street of the Tripods), is one of the oldest streets in Athens and the oldest named street in Europe still in continuous use.
The Monument of Lysicrates, 4th cent. BCE, is the only surviving example of a choragic monument.
The Hadrian's Arch, 2nd cent. CE, a monumental gateway that was erected in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympieion, a colossal temple that was completed in the 2nd cent. CE under the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
The Acropolis of Athens, the religious center of the ancient city.
View from the Dionyssiou Areopagitou sidewalk.
The Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos, 5th cent. BCE
The Areopagus Hill (Acts 17:19,22) is located NW of the hill of Acropolis, the religious center of ancient Athens.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus or Herodeion,
2nd cent. CE
The bronze plaque memorialing Paul's speech on the Areopagus (Acts 17: 22-31)
The Hill of Pnyx, on the west of the Acropolis, was the meeting place of the City's Assembly or Ecclesia tou Demou.
