Top Athens Art Tours

Explore Athens’ street art scene and get to know the city better on this small-group tour. In the company of a local guide, stroll through the neighborhoods of Psyrri, Gazi, Metaxourgio, and more and learn about the local public art and street artists in the city. Experience more local neighborhoods through their colorful murals.

Venture off the tourist trail and discover a different side to Athens on this 3-hour street art walking tour led by a local artist. Explore the city’s colorful local neighborhoods; admire unique graffiti art and murals; and see for yourself why Athens’ bold street art has made a name for itself worldwide. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring an authentic local experience.

Get a fresh perspective on an ancient city when you join a passionate street art photographer and bona fide member of the Athens’ art scene on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight travelers. Learn about the techniques, inspirations, and artists behind mesmerizing murals and gaudy graffiti as you explore Kerameikos, Gazi, Psirri, Monastiraki, and Omonia Square. Leave with recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Discover a side of Athens beyond the ancient monuments and crowded tourist spots with a private local guide well-versed in the Greek capital’s more authentic side. Your exact route will vary according to your guide, but you may well discover hip cafés, art galleries, bookshops, churches, and public spaces, as well as lively neighborhoods that most tourists miss.

Discover Athens’ edgier side on this small-group bike tour through the city’s graffiti-sprayed backstreets and hidden corners where only locals go. Escape the long lines and tourist throngs to travel on two wheels to see where hip young Athenians are creating the city's modern alternative culture, including street art alleyways, unique cafés and offbeat shopping districts.

Get a better understanding of Athens’ modern culture through the lens of its art and alternative scene with the help of a local guide on this small-group tour. Whether looking for a unique way to get your bearings in Athens for the first time or you’re more of a long-time art lover, this is the ideal way to see a side of the city you’d easily miss on your own.

Athens is far more than ancient ruins — it is a living architectural collage where classical marble meets neoclassical elegance, modernism, and bold contemporary design. Starting in the historic center, we move through different eras, mixing iconic landmarks with hidden gems tucked into everyday streets that most visitors miss. No prior knowledge of architecture is needed. Your guide brings the city to life through clear storytelling and real-life examples that help you “read” Athens through its buildings and spaces. The walk is relaxed and mostly flat, with plenty of stops for photos and discovery. You’ll see grand neoclassical facades, striking modern structures, and atmospheric urban corners. More than sightseeing, this is a dialogue between past and present — showing why Athens feels chaotic yet deeply poetic. By the end, you won’t just see Athens — you’ll understand it.

Artisans & Markets Walk Your Greek shopping therapy is a walking tour to indulge into the local open markets and experience local crafts and artisans. Our walk will take you through the most vibrant parts of the city and everyday life, giving you the opportunity to stroll and buy your local treasures. Highlights: Indulge into the local open markets Experience local crafts and artisans Walk through the most vibrant parts of the city

Discover Athens your way with a private local host and the freedom to make the day entirely your own. Choose what you'd love to see, ask your local to reveal their favorite hidden spots, or simply let them create a spontaneous experience based on your interests. With private pickup and a car at your disposal, you can easily combine iconic sights, authentic neighborhoods, local food stops, scenic viewpoints and places most visitors never discover. No fixed itinerary, no rushed schedule- just Athens through the eyes of a local.

This tour is a way to avoid the crowds and popular tourist spots of Athens, taking visitors to the district of Exarcheia, the heart of city’s modern history. Visitors can feel like Athenian locals while walking around and experiencing the Athenian way of life, as well as learning of the historical events that defined modern Greece.

Explore Athens through its vibrant street art and local flavors on this engaging walking tour. Start at Varvakeios Central Market, where you'll indulge in Greek cold cuts, local cheeses, and traditional spirits, immersing yourself in the heart of the city's culinary culture. Continue to the artistic neighborhood of Psirri, where colorful streets reveal striking murals and delicious treats like warm loukoumades and koulouri. Your journey culminates on Athinas Street with a savory souvlaki, showcasing the best of Greek street food. This tour perfectly blends culture, creativity, and gastronomy, offering a unique glimpse into the lively spirit of modern Athens. Experience Athens’ street art scene while tasting local delicacies Enjoy tastings at Varvakeios Central Market, including Greek spirits Stroll through the artistic neighborhood of Psirri, discovering murals Savor a classic souvlaki to conclude your culinary adventure

See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed tour guide. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, and more. Enjoy skip-the-line access to save time. Upgrade to include tickets to the Acropolis Museum for even more insights into ancient Greece.

Enjoy a twist on a traditional walking tour that goes beyond the city's ancient heritage with this private tour that focuses on Athens's street art scene. After meeting your guide at your central Athens hotel, let them take the lead as you stroll through different neighbourhoods to discover murals, graffiti, and stencils. See street art that you might have otherwise missed and learn about artists that may be new to you.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis is an Athens must-see—but it can be hard to make the most of it when visiting alone. To better understand the attraction’s historic significance, explore with a guide who can bring its history to lfie. This group tour offers a hassle-free way to see the best of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon and other monuments. You can also upgrade to add a visit to the Acropolis Museum.

Experience your ATHENS vacation on your own, listening to the audio content of our app on your smartphone. It will be like having at your side a tour guide who will tell you the history, points of interest and curiosities of the city. Once organized, take your first step into town as your audio guide tells you surprising facts and curiosities about its streets. Look up at monuments and increase your understanding. Benefit from an audio guide without an expiry date plus no tickets to collect or meeting place. Listen to the audio guide online, or offline. The audio content is professionally created by a group of top authors and interpreted by TV and radio professionals. The smartphone is yours and you will therefore not have contact with unsanitary devices provided by third parties There is no need to book or to be present at a specific time or date. The Audioguide can be downloaded and used immediately, it never expires, and any date/time indicated here is not binding!

There’s so much more to shopping Athens than leather sandals and Zorba blouses. Discover the city’s retail scene on a private tour tailored to your interests, be that cutting-edge fashion or handmade crafts. A typical tour visits bustling Ermou Street, eclectic Psiri, luxe Kolonaki, and bohemian Exarchia, scouring everything from quirky boutiques to dynamic street markets to find the perfect gift, souvenir, or outfit.

Experience a side of Athens that few other visitors get to see on a private walking tour focused on the city's burgeoning street art scene. After convenient pickup at your hotel, follow your guide off the beaten path and discover some of the city's finest murals, stencils, and graffiti art. As you go, learn all about the local street art scene and its cultural significance.

Get to know Athens’ vibrant street art scene on a private tour of the neighborhoods best known for their colorful murals and graffiti. It's a great way to get away from the crowded tourist sites and see a more authentic side of the Greek capital while admiring the contrast of ancient temples with colorful, ultra-modern public art. Learn how the city became an ideal canvas for graffiti and see the works of well-known local street artists like Achilles, iNO, and WD.

In a world dominated by smartphones, it can be hard to meet new people and connect with a city’s nightlife. Whether you’re traveling solo or as a group, get to know like-minded folk as you experience the electric energy of Athens by night on this guided pub crawl. Enjoy a welcome shot in every venue to get the party spirit flowing, as well as drink deals, drinking games, and challenges.

Immerse yourself in an evening of Greek culture with this dinner and dancing experience in Athens. You'll head up to the historic neighborhood of Plaka where you'll sit down for a 3-course feast in a charming local tavern. While you dine on traditional food, you’ll be entertained by folk dancers performing popular Greek dances.

Capture the world’s ancient capital on this half-day photography walking tour. Unlike many photography tours in Athens, this tour is private so you can explore the city at your own pace and make the most of the time with your professional photographer guide. Whether you’re looking to improve your photography skills or just find off-the-beaten-path photo opportunities, your guide can help you bring your creativity alive in this city of art and architecture.

Explore the greatest of ancient Greek architectural feats on a private walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. Stroll around the UNESCO-listed Acropolis with an archaeologist to learn about its monuments, including the Parthenon. Then, take a guided tour of the ultra-modern New Acropolis Museum for a guided tour of its spectacular statues and treasures, followed by a Greek meal (if option selected).

Go on foot and get up close to the ancient wonder of Athens’ Acropolis. Visit the Greek capital’s most-renowned monuments on this flexible half-day walking tour. Don’t just look through a tour bus window: truly experience the Acropolis by strolling around this epic landmark of civilization with a guide by your side to provide commentary. Options with and without admission fees are available.