• The Academy of Athens - While Athens is renowned for its ancient marvels like the Parthenon and the Caryatids, it is also a vibrant modern city with creative locals and a lively atmosphere. Athens offers contemporary stories and secrets that are just as thrilling as its legendary past.

On this city tour of Athens, explore lesser-known neighborhoods cherished by locals and uncover hidden gems not typically featured in guidebooks.

Begin your tour by enjoying a traditional Greek coffee in a centrally located yet secluded garden known to locals. Relish your coffee amidst impressive monuments and listen to fascinating stories about the surrounding buildings.

• Psirri - As you continue your walk, delve into tales of heroes, outlaws, queens, and kings, and discover the ancient Athens that lies beneath your feet. Wander through hidden alleys, hear about local traditions and superstitions, and pass by bohemian workshops and cultural spaces where emerging artists showcase their galleries, gaining insight into the life of middle-class Athenians.

Next, explore one of the world’s largest street art scenes. Admire the stunning murals tucked away in the city’s bustling streets and learn about graffiti as a form of expression for the new generation of Athenians. Remember, the word ‘graffiti’ originates from the Greek word ‘grafi,’ meaning ‘written.’

• Gazi - Throughout this Athens tour, witness the captivating blend of old and new, harmoniously (or not) coexisting in the city. Gain a deeper understanding of this ancient city and its modern evolution. As you stroll with your guide, savor the city’s flavors and aromas, including sweets, local tapas, and spirits.

By the tour’s end, you’ll have experienced the genuine side of Athens, Europe’s oldest city!

With numerous suggestions and tips from your local guide, you’ll likely have a wealth of activities to explore next!

• Savor a “meze” plate (finger food) and a local sweet
• Enjoy different drinks from coffee to local wine and spirit
• Get personalized tips for the area’s best bars and eateries
• PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port
• Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide

• Additional food and drink, souvenirs & items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide
• Small group tour option excluded hotel or port pick up

Embark on a walking exploration of Athens that takes you off the beaten path to locations brimming with creativity and artistic expression, the sorts of spots often overlooked by tourists unaware of their existence. Join us to understand why Athens is regarded as the new Berlin. Let us guide you through a unique perspective of the oldest city in Europe, a perspective shared mostly by the locals. Get to know the unconventional side of Athens as you wander the hidden alleyways of downtown Athens where you can find bohemian boutiques, striking street art, secluded courtyards, and independent cafés, which all beckon to locals and visitors looking to steer clear of the common tourist attractions.

• Venture beyond Athens’ popular sights and delve into its bohemian essence featuring eclectic workshops and stylish cafés.
• Discover impressive street art and acquire knowledge about one of the largest graffiti art scenes globally.
• Stroll through hidden alleyways and stumble upon artistic hubs and studios.
• Indulge in a culinary journey as you savour Greek coffee, spirits, sweets, and a meze, while learning about the city’s stories and secret tales attached to major sites.
• Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
• Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
• How you help the local community by joining this tour: - This tour supports the new generation of Athenians, such as young artists, by promoting their work and their enterprises to help them thrive through the financial crisis. - By joining this tour, we support businesses in neighborhoods that aren’t generally impacted by tourism.
• Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
• Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
• If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.