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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.

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.

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.

Experience Athens’ vibrant street art scene with ease on this small-group walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention from your and learn about the city’s street art and how it intersects with the economic reality of Athens. Explore the alleys and courtyards of up-and-coming and undergroud neighrhoods as you discover colorful murals and hidden graffiti.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Athens once the temperatures have cooled and the daytime crowds have gone home on this small-group nighttime tour. Let your guide lead the way as you walk around the city, taking in views of the illuminated Parthenon and the Acropolis, as well as other historical landmarks. Complete your evening by eating like a local and enjoying a Greek dinner in a traditional tavern.

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.

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.

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

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.