2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore Athens’ best street art districts with a local expert
Discover both famous and hidden murals across the city
Learn about the artists, meanings, and messages behind the artwork
See iconic pieces like The Owl of Athens, Socrates, and The Riot Dog
€ 51.37
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Dive into the creative and colorful side of the Greek capital with this Athens Street Art Tour. Led by a local street art expert, this walking tour takes you through some of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, where walls have become canvases for imagination, resistance, and social commentary. Athens has gained international fame for its thriving street art scene, and this tour gives you the chance to see why. Discover large scale murals and hidden graffiti masterpieces created by both local and international artists. Along the way, learn about the meanings, messages, and stories behind the artworks from political statements and social reflections to modern twists on ancient Greek symbols.
This tour goes beyond the typical tourist routes, taking you into authentic areas where creativity meets everyday life. You’ll see iconic pieces like The Owl of Athens, symbolizing wisdom; Socrates the Philosopher, a tribute to Greek intellect; The Famous Athenian Riot Dog, a local legend; and Goddess Athena reimagined in modern art form. Each stop tells a unique story of culture, struggle, and inspiration. Perfect for art lovers and curious travelers alike, this urban adventure shows you the real Athens raw, expressive, and bursting with color.
Small groups (up to 8 persons)
Accompanied by a local expert
All local taxes
Pick-up, drop-off
Private expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Weather appropriate clothing
Camera
Snacks and water
Cash
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Public transportation nearby
Keep your personal essentials
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We had a very informative and educational tour with Maria. Although our tour started early at 8am, the crowds at Acropolis were building up very fast and we had to be careful climbing the steps. Our group was only 11 pax and very manageable. Maria helped negotiate the way efficiently and we were able to hear her well as we were a small group. We joined this tour precisely because it was promoted as a small group tour. Overall very good tour.
We had a super experience with Alternative Athens, we took 3 tours, the Food Tour, Acropolis tour and Street Art Tour. We loved all three for their diversity and detail. All run at a relaxed pace and full of colour and detail. The operations team were on the ball when we needed assistance finding a starting point and the guides were super attentive and added amazing value with additional suggestions for the rest of the time we had in Athens, which we took and enjoyed. All round brilliant service, we'll be back for more.
We did the Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour which was essentially a combo pack of the Beat the Heat Acropolis tour and the Food tour. The Beat the Heat tour is definitely the best way to go since the top of the Acropolis can get HOT and crowded! Our guide Michael was wonderful and a great story teller! He was very knowledgeable about the myths and fielded our group’s questions easily. The Acropolis itself was breathtaking and despite me and my partner knowing quite a bit of Greek mythology already, we still learned quite a bit! Michael also included some facts about the architecture and facts about some of the minor gods. The climb up to the Acropolis is a bit steep, but it’s not too long and Michael went at a nice, slow pace to accommodate for all fitness levels. Since we got the package, Alternative Athens had another guide escort us to the Food tour meeting spot and ensured we were on time, which was very helpful as the two spots were about a 20 minute walk away. Now for the Food tour: DO NOT EAT BEFOREHAND! You will want to try everything and there is so much food, that you don’t want to be hindered by stomach space! We had Mary Kate as our guide and we could not have asked for a better person to spend our time with. I was expecting just walking place to place with the historical context only at the food stops, but Mary Kate also gave us the history of the neighborhoods we passed through and showed us some historical spots. We also appreciated her candid takes on Athens and how personable she was with us (my partner thought she was so cool that she wanted to be friends with her 😆). The food was phenomenal at each spot, with both sweet and savory bites. We also did an olive oil tasting hosted by a wonderful lady (her name is slipping my mind) who even let us try a Kalamata olive oil that has a nice kick and wasn’t a part of the regular tasting. My favorite bite was the saganaki (fried cheese) at the taverna and my partner’s favorite was the pork gyro at Thannasis. But don’t sleep on any of the dishes because the marinated anchovies were a surprise hit! (I personally have only had anchovies in cesar salad and these were so fresh and light!)This tour was definitely so worth it and truly made our time here at Athens. Plus afterwards, Mary Kate sent us her personal food recommendations as well as some Greek recipes so that we could make some of the foods we tried at home! Both tour guides were phenomenal and exemplified the hospitality of the Greeks! We definitely recommend booking your tours with Alternative Athens!!
This tour was off the charts amazing. Mary-Kate took us to so many places to learn about and experience authentic Greek traditional foods and drink. We expected samples and was offered so much food, I had food coma in the end. It was a foodie lovers dream come true. I loved learning about the history of the food making process and where all the ingredients came from. Mary-Kate was fascinating to listen to with her extensive knowledge of the history of Greece. I loved the intimate size of the group. It make the experience very personal and Mary-Kate made us all feel like family. She even gave us recommendations for restaurants for the rest of our time in Greece as well as for Crete. This is a must take tour. Well worth the money and time. Thank you Mary-Kate for making our stay in Greece that much more memorable.
Last week, we did the Acropolis Mythology & Food Tour with Alternative Athens and absolutely loved it! We started early with our guide Michalis, who gave us fascinating and engaging explanations of the different sites, always with great enthusiasm and happy to answer all our questions and curiosities. He was also very considerate, always looking for spots with shadow and checking in to see if we needed a break. A fantastic guide! The food tour that followed with Joseph was equally amazing! We got to taste a wide variety of delicious treats, from sweets to traditional dishes, while exploring different parts of the city. Joseph was also a wonderful guide: friendly, attentive, and always making sure the whole group was enjoying the experience. Overall, we had a great time with Alternative Athens and would totally recommend them!
Agatha had extensive local knowledge. She was very knowledgeable about street art and the works we saw around Athens. I highly recommend the tour, as it allows you to see the city in a different light and get to know it better.
tanti spunti creativi e la guida e stata molto brava a stimolare la mia creatività. grazie
