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Athens After Dark Legends Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

Discover the darker side of Athens on an atmospheric evening walk beneath the Acropolis, where ancient history, local legends and true stories of betrayal meet. Begin with one of history’s oldest ghost stories before exploring the mysterious rock-cut chambers known as the Prison of Socrates. Hear the legend of the cannon that never reached Agios Dimitrios Loumbardiaris, follow Dimitris Pikionis’ stone pathways, and uncover the brutal murder of revolutionary hero Odysseas Androutsos. Continue through old Plaka, passing Byzantine churches, historic mansions and the remains of the notorious Ottoman Madrasa prison. Use EMF detectors and spirit boxes as your expert guide reveals eerie tales of rituals, unexplained encounters and restless souls. Finish near the Ancient Agora, where the possible site of the ancient State Prison brings Socrates’ story full circle. An unforgettable evening of dark history, folklore, mystery and paranormal investigation in Athens.

Athens After Dark Legends Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Street art experience in Athens

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.

Awesome Street Art Tour in Athens with a Local Expert Small-Group

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Athens Urban Street Art Tour

Athens Urban Street Art Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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With Acropolis on background, horror stories in Athens

Travelers come to Athens to experience the ancient city’s culture and history, but most only get a sanitized view. Get an unfiltered perspective of the Greek capital on this walking tour that focuses on horror stories, dark mythology, and all things spooky. Your storyteller guide leads your group of adults—and teens, with parental consent—through the central city, in the shadow of the Acropolis, and shares some truly frightful tales.

Athens: Horror Mythology Evening Experience - Myths Come to Life

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Unveil the secret beauty of Athens

Athens Off the Beaten Track Private City Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora: Mythology Small-Group Tour

Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora: Mythology Small-Group Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kolonaki luxury shopping

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.

Private Athens Shopping and Walking Experience with Local Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover the grandeur of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus! Your guide will share the history of this ancient theater, still hosting performances today.

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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view of Acropolis

Athens Photography Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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The sunset at the Temple of Poseidon

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Street art at Exarcheia

Exarcheia walking tour: The other side of Athens

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

Covering Athens on foot is slow in the heat, and a car keeps you at arm's length from the sights. See plenty up close on this guided bike tour, riding past ancient ruins, neoclassical buildings, and the city's neighborhoods, with brief stops at landmarks such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Choose a regular bike or an e-bike, and add a guided Acropolis visit as an upgrade.

Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Discover Greek street artists

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.

Athens Street Art Walk

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Bohemian Side of Athens Walking Tour

Bohemian Athens Beyond the Tourist Trails Tour inc. tastings

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Athens Ghost Tour: Haunted Night Walk & Ghost Hunting

Most ghost tours simply entertain you with dark, macabre, or supernatural stories—on this small-group walking tour through Athens, get a chance to actually track ghosts using paranormal ghost-hunting equipment, including EMF detectors, a radio scanning tool, Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), and dowsing rods. Skip the standard ancient history lectures and connect with Athens’ haunted sites while passing the Acropolis, Roman Agora, and more—all in just two hours.

Athens Ghost Tour: Haunted Night Walk & Ghost Hunting

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Athens Street Art

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.

Athens Street Art - Private Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Athens Riviera on this half-day, small-group catamaran cruise. While an experienced skipper and crew do the work, relax and revel in the sunshine and the scenery. Enjoy stops to swim, stay refreshed with unlimited complimentary drinks, and savor a delicious Greek meal, including barbecue dishes, served by the crew. Choose a morning or sunset cruise when you book.

Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Athens at Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Dinner

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Athens Tours and Stories with a Local

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.

Athens Tours and Stories with a Local

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mykonos & Santorini from Athens

Discover two of Greece's most iconic destinations on an unforgettable journey across the Aegean Sea. Combine the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Mykonos with the spectacular beauty of Santorini, enjoying whitewashed villages, crystal-clear waters, stunning volcanic landscapes, and some of the world's most famous sunsets. Travel between the islands by ferry and experience the essence of the Cyclades as you explore each destination at your own pace. With accommodation, transfers, ferry tickets, and Spanish-speaking assistance included, all you have to do is relax and enjoy an experience designed for discovering two Aegean gems in total comfort. Highlights 1. Discover Mykonos and Santorini, Greece's two most iconic islands. 2. Sail across the Aegean Sea and admire the unique landscapes of the Cyclades. 3. Travel with accommodation, ferries, transfers, and Spanish-speaking assistance included.

Mykonos & Santorini from Athens

5 daysFree Cancellation

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Marble to Modern Athens Architecture Walk

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.

Marble to Modern Athens Architecture Walk

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Athens Private Photo Safari

Embark on a 3-hour adventure through Athens with an exclusive photo safari tour. Prepare to be wowed by landmarks alongside a seasoned photographer who will elevate your snapshots to postcard-level perfection. Leave typical tourist trails behind as you delve into the hidden gems of Athens' buzzing counterculture. Immerse yourself in street art and the city's classical charm, sharpen your photography skills, and make memories in one of the world's most illustrious historic cities.

Urban Explorers: Private Athens' Neighborhoods Photography Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

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.

Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Athenian Highlights Street Art and Street Food

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.

Athenian Highlights Street Art and Street Food

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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People discovering the Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, Greece

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Acropolis Museum in Athens

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Temple of Olympian Zeus on a sunny day, Athens.

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