Top Athens Pop Culture - page 2

In this 4-hour Athens walking tour, you can explore the incredible Athenian street art and tasty street food. Your journey starts at Panepistimio Metro Station, where a member of our team will accompany you to the lively Exarchia neighborhood, well-known for the artistic, bohemian, and independent spirit of its inhabitants. Here, you’ll see murals by artists such as Achilles and iNO and taste traditional Greek treats. Next, you will head to Psyrri, a unique area that mixes traditional and modern vibes. Enjoy eye-catching street art, including the famous mural of the renowned political activist dog Loukanikos, and try delicious koulouri and Greek coffee. The tour wraps up at Kerameikos Metro Station, after a stroll through the historic Kerameikos district, where you’ll marvel at the captivating DaVinci murals created by the hands of iNO, and savor a traditional dessert.

You will have a great experience and will know all the cool and interesting stories about this fascinating city. History, food, and art combined are a winning deal! You will walk through historical sights like the old Olympic Stadium and the Arch of Hadrian. We will pass by the Plaka neighborhood, which is quite unique with its colorful small buildings and small shops. We will see the changing of the guards in Parliament House. We will visit the Roman and Greek Agora and hear stories about ancient trades that took place there.

Discover the best of Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on this full-day Super Saver—a combination of two popular tours for a great discounted price. Start with a guided morning stroll around top Athens attractions such as Syntagma Square, the charming old Plaka district, and more. Then, take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis to see its classical showpieces, including the Parthenon. Finish with a scenic afternoon trip to see the Temple of Poseidon, a 5th-century BC temple perched on sea cliffs at Cape Sounion.

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.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historic heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building, and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs. Please note admission to the Acropolis is at your own expense.

There’s so much more to shopping Athens than leather sandals and Zorba blouses. Discover the city’s retail scene on a private tour that’s 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.

Early in the morning, one of our private vehicles will be waiting for you with our assistant. We will transfer to the port of Piraeus. There we will board a ferry to the famous island of Mykonos. It is said that the meaning of the name of this island is connected with the hero “Mykono”, son of the luminous god Apollo, so it could be interpreted as “place of light”. Upon our arrival in Mykonos, one of our representatives will be waiting for us to welcome us, transfer us to our hotel and explain a little bit more about the island.

Let’s discover in total freedom and at your pace Exarchia, the alternative and anarchist neighbourhood of Athens, with this audioguided tour. Let’s go beyond the clichés and discover the real Exarchia, a neighbourhood with a strong political culture and the home of anarchist activity in Greece. Exarchia promotes an alternative way of living, solidarity and inclusion with many initiatives based on self-management. Street art is everywhere; a form of expression visible and free to all. This visit aims to help you understand and decode Exarchia, and gives you a political and social deep dive into today’s Greece. The duration of the audio is 40 minutes, and the total duration of the visit is approximately 1h30, depending on your pace. To use this audioguide, you need: > a smartphone with enough battery > to download the free app from which you can get the access to the audioguide > ideally, headphones to keep your hands free

Get to grips with Athens’ street art scene on this private, 3-hour tour. Following pickup from your hotel, set off on foot with a local artist to scout out the Greek capital’s most impressive pieces of outdoor art. See eye-catching murals, colorful graffiti, intricate stencils and more as you hear about Athens’ most renowned artists.

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.