Agora Open Air Museum (Izmir Agora) Tours and Activities

Before there was Izmir, there was Smyrna, an ancient Roman city on the Aegean coast of Anatolia (now Turkey). Evidence of this fact in modern-day Izmir is most apparent upon visiting the ancient Agora Open Air Museum (also known as Izmir Agora or Smyrna Agora). Agora was the name for a “public gathering place or market” in ancient Greek city-states.
The Agora of Smyrna is one of the best preserved ancient agoras in the world today, in large part due to the excellent Agora Open Air Museum on site. Built by Alexander the Great and later rebuilt following an earthquake, the still-standing columns, archways and structures offer a glimpse into what a Roman bazaar must have looked like.
But there’s more than just the remains of an ancient city here; on the edge of the ancient agora lie the remains of a Muslim cemetery, with many gravestones dotting the perimeter. Walk through Colonnades of Corinthian columns and among statues of ancient Greek gods and goddesses to ponder the past.
Practical Info
The Agora Open Air Museum can be accessed along the Anafartalar Caddesi. It is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is 8 Turkish Lira for adults and is free for children 10 and under.
Address: Anafartalar Caddesi, Izmir, Turkey
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: 8 Turkish Lira
6 Tours and Activities to Experience Agora Open Air Museum (Izmir Agora)
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Small-Group Full Day Pergamum and Asklepion Tour from Izmir
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See unbelievable ruins and some of Turkey’s best archaeological sites during this guided day trip to Pergamum and Asklepion from Izmir. Discover the 4th century city of Pergamum home to one of the largest ancient libraries, the impressive Altar of Zeus and the inclined Theatre of Anatolia. You will see the Roman Medical Center remnants of Asklepion where Galen, a famous physician, completed his finest work.
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Small-Group Half Day Sightseeing Tour from Izmir
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Uncover the mysteries of ancient cities and castles during a half-day guided sightseeing tour in Izmir. With your local guide explore the remnants of Alexander the Great’s castle, admire ancient Agora, and spend time at the Ethnographic and Archaeological museums.
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$50.00
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$50.00
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İzmir Tour by Khalid
This half-day guided tour to Izmir begins
with the 4th century Castle of Alexander the Great built on Pagos
Hill overlooking the city. Nearby, is the well preserved Roman market place,
the Agora. This has become the Agora Open-Air Museum of Izmir holding many
historical artifacts. The symbol of Izmir is a beautifully carved marble Clock
Tower which stands in the centre of Konak Square. It has four fountains round
it and is about 113 years old. You will then be taken round the bay to
Karsiyaka, a residential area before crossing the bay by ferry boat to see
Kemeralti, the old Bazaar built by the Ottomans.
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$270.27
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$270.27
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Seven Churches Of Revelation
While the rest of the New Testament is comprised of narratives and instructional letters, the last book (The Book of Revelation) is an apocalyptic work consisting of visions and predictions of future dramatic events. It also uses a great deal of symbolic language. Interpreting The Book of Revelation is a task that has occupied biblical scholars for centuries. This unforgettable tour offers you the opportunity to visit the locations of all seven "Churches of Revelation" that are mentioned in the The Book of Revelation's, opening chapters.
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$650.00
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$650.00
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Discover the Magic ancient city Izmir on a private tour
Izmir is located on the shores of the Aegean Sea and it is the third-largest city in Turkey. It was called Smyrna in ancient times. Now it is a big city with a population of over 4 million with a lot of things to do, to explore, and to find out. On this tour, our guide will show all the gems of the city and you will find out why this place is also known as the “pearl of Asia Minor” since ancient periods.
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$322.15
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$322.15
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Seven Churches of Revelation
While the rest of the New Testament is comprised of narratives and instructional letters, the last book (The Book of Revelation) is an apocalyptic work consisting of visions and predictions of future dramatic events. It also uses a great deal of symbolic language. Interpreting The Book of Revelation is a task that has occupied biblical scholars for centuries. This unforgettable tour offers you the opportunity to visit the locations of all seven “Churches of Revelation” that are mentioned in the The Book of Revelation’s, opening chapters.
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$844.00
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