Greece Athens Tours

This itinerary is subject to change dependent on Greek ferry schedules. Although it is rare, occasionally ferry schedules are changed without notice, and sometimes a scheduled ferry departure may be cancelled due to weather conditions. If this occurs the program may need to be adjusted slightly, and at times it may mean you will spend less or more place in one location than originally planned for. This is the nature of Greek Island travel, and we thank you for your understanding in the rare ev

Early in the morning, our coordinator will pick you up in an air-conditioned luxury bus to take you to the port. You will first sail to the island of Poros, which is approximately two hours away. During the short crossing, the guide will provide you with information about the islands. When you arrive at Poros, the smallest of the three islands, you will have an hour's free time to become acquainted with this enchanting island. We recommend a visit to Trinzia, the Russian shipyard, where you can find out more about the cooperation between the Greek and Russian armies during the 18th and 19th centuries. You may also like to take a walk through Lemonodassos, a dense forest of lemon and orange trees, surrounded by windmills and waterfalls.Back in the cruise ship and on the way to Hydra, you will enjoy lunch with the majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea for approximately an hour.You will dock at the port of Hydra, whose horseshoe harbor once served as safe shelter to pirates roaming the Saronic Gulf. Located near the island of Spetses, Hydra was once known for its colorful small capital with the picturesque and narrow alleys, charming mansions, and traditional stone houses that have silently withstood a long and turbulent history. The guide will advise you on the best stores and coffee shops, and then you will have the opportunity to explore the place on your own for approximately two hours. Back onboard the ship, the table will be ready for a second-shift lunch.After lunch, you may relax on deck and enjoy the warm breeze as you sail towards your last stop, the larger island of Aegina. There, you will be able to walk freely around the town at your own pace. At the busy port of the island, you may enjoy a taste of ouzo in one of the popular ouzo bars combining it with some seafood.This cruise offers optional activities that are available to book on board. These will allow you to visit and enjoy certain parts of the islands in more depth. Our suggestion is that you take the time to visit and enjoy the islands on your own, go swimming or shop around for local products.The journey back to the port of Piraeus lasts around one hour. A Greek music and dance show with singers and dancers dressed in traditional costumes will liven up the trip until your arrival at the port. After disembarkation, we will transfer you back to your hotel. Greca Tip: Try the different varieties of pistachio nuts grown on the famous island of Aegina.

Take your seat and enjoy the city of Athens and its suburbs in a comfortable open-top, double-decker bus with this unique 48-hour pass and for as many times as you wish. Available in more than 16 languages including English, Spanish, and Chinese with departures from selected points all over Athens as well as from the cruise terminal.In the evening you can join our English-speaking guide on a leisurely but very informative walk through the prettiest districts of Athens, such as Anafiotika, Tiseo, Monastiraki, and Plaka.

Duration: 3.5 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Culture, FoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 11.00 AMHighlights:Learn about Athens’ culinary culture and discover the traditional tastes and fresh flavours of the city.Explore the Central Market and captivate your senses by sampling different flavors.Enjoy a “meze” platter (local tapas) in a local deli and chat with the owner about his specialties.Sip local wines at a rooftop bar with amazing views over Athens.Meeting point:In Kotzia Square, the Square is opposite the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens on Athinas Street.We will be standing next to the fountain in the middle of Kotzia Square holding an Athens Local Adventures signKotzia Square, Athens 105 51.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 Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Get a taste of Athens!Tour snapshotOn this Athens food and wine tour, you are introduced to Greek cuisine, local wines, and our culinary traditions that date back to ancient times and have influenced not only the European cuisine but also many others! Don’t expect to visit highly ranked shops, but rather lesser-known traditional vendors who will show you why Greek cuisine is the most delicious in the world.Taste the best authentic local products, including feta, olives, olive oil, local tapas, and three different wines and spirits like ouzo on a food tour that is more than enough to skip lunch!Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourBy visiting 100% locally owned and run stores, you support small-scale, locally-run businesses to preserve the traditional character of old Athens.At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts. 

Duration: 4 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Iconic sites, WalkingLanguage: EnglishTime: 9:00 AMHighlights:Enjoy an easy hike through the hills.Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts.Take snapshots of Athens’ famous landmarks as you pass by them.Refresh yourself with an organic energy juice.Meeting point:We will be standing at 20 Aristippou street Athina 106 76.It is at the foot of Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) next to the funicular railway.Check out for our sign Athens Local Adventures!.Aristippou 20, Athens 106 76. See the MapGuests’ 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 Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Enjoy an easy hike through the hillsTour snapshotDiscover Athens from above and snap postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists. Walk in the footsteps of ancient philosophers and heroes. This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to exercise while exploring Athens.Full ItineraryAre you ready to explore Athens from above? Don’t worry, you won’t need to board a plane but instead enjoy a hike from one hill to the other.We walk with you through the city’s highlights whilst helping you to spot dramatic scenes that many visitors miss.We start our hike by climbing up Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos Hill. Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of Athens. From the top (weather permitting), you can see as far afield as Aegina Island! After all, the myth says that the hill was created by the Goddess of wisdom, Athena.Next, we venture into the city, passing by most of the city’s landmarks. Admire the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium (the stage of the first modern Olympic Games), Hadrian’s arch, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, and the Acropolis museum.Admire from below the extremely photogenic Acropolis of Athens and one of the most popular sites in the world, the iconic Parthenon!We move on to the hill of the Areopagus, a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. In classical times, this was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court, which mainly dealt with homicide. From here, admire the ancient sights and especially the Ancient Agora, which is located just underneath it.Finally, we make our way to the Hill of the Nymphs. This small hill, about 100 meters in height, is located in the northern point of the green area making up the south west area of the AcropolisDuring our tour, we have a stop for a much-needed energy drink made from organic local vegetables and fruit.By the end of our tour, you will have explored the most interesting parts of the city while exercising.Don’t forget to ask us for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens.

Duration: 5 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Food, WalkingLanguage: EnglishTime: 11.30 AMHighlights:Discover the hippest local spots in Athens, such as trendy coffee shops, artists’ workshops, and music studios.Watch the city’s most innovative creators at work.Explore the modern street food scene in Athens and taste some of the locals’ favourite gourmet snacks.Meet young local artists and learn about the production of handmade objects in designers’ collectives.Discover the innovative urban street art of Athens, one of the biggest street art scenes in the world.Support a fair-trade cooperative and promote sustainability by sipping a tasty coffee provided directly by the producers.Meeting point:Korai Street/Square in front of Starbucks (next to Panepistimio metro station).We will be standing next to the entrance of Starbucks holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.Πλ. Κοραή 7-1,Athens 105 64.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 Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Discover the hippest local spots in AthensTour snapshotOn this alternative Athens tour, explore New Athens, a lively hub that was born due to its creativity throughout the financial crisis. Discover the hipster side of Athens with us by exploring its modern street food scene, the hip coffee bars, and the edgy art, interacting with some of the new generation of Athenians who are behind this scene, and capturing the best spots of the city blowing up your Instagram account!Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourPromote the multicultural and multi-ethnic character of the neighbourhoods you visit on this tour.By supporting the new generation of Athenians, such as young artists, you promote their work and their enterprises to thrive through financial crisis.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Full ItineraryFollowing this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. We will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet us in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with us you will find out why!The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.From your last stop, you can continue your own exploration in the area, or you can join us on our The Bohemian side of Athens tour for experiencing a different side of Athens with us.Whatever you choose to do, we will be more than happy to give you hints and recommendations on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens!

Welcome to a magical trip to Greece! We take you by the hand and lead you into the joyful celebration of Greek life through exploring, adventuring, tasting, and sharing the hidden corners of this magnificent place. Traveling in Greece does not only include amazing Greek food and wine, but it also unwraps unique experiences that make you escape from your comfort zone, create lifetime memories, and broaden your horizons. As we dive into the extremes of our home country, you will be embraced with an endless source of surprise and fascination. Undoubtedly, Greece is much more than just the most beautiful country on earth. It is History, Culture, Nature, and a brand new way of living! As you unwind among its best-kept secrets, this heaven will ignite an awakening and inspire you with a passion for nature and life.

Duration: 3 hoursTour Type: PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Art & architecture, NeighbourhoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 10.00 AMHighlights:Experience the real Athens and capture unique city moments including Athenian gems and the locals’ everyday life.With the help of a local photographer, wander through the bustling side of the city discovering some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks.Stroll around alternative districts and discover the city’s back alleys with artsy vibes and creative locals.Capture colorful moments as you venture to a food market and a flea market.Meeting point:Syntagma Square (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square, at the fountain.We will be standing next to the fountain which is located at the middle of the Square.We will be holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63.Capture unique and colourful city momentsTour snapshotDiscover Athens’s most famous landmarks with a professional photographer who can help you get postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists.Capture exceptional images of imaginative modern graffiti and colourful street scenes that contrast beautifully with the city’s classical architecture.This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to hone your photography skills and create your own picture-perfect memories in one of the world’s greatest historic cities.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourThis tour offers the opportunity to tour street art and visit alternative neighborhoods that aren’t generally impacted by tourism.Full ItineraryBegin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Begin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap us up for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens!

Duration: 4 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Culture, NeighbourhoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 4.00 PMHighlights:Discover Athens beyond the mainstream attractions by exploring its bohemian side, from funky workshops to cool cafés.Visit Athenians’ favourite alternative districts with a local by your side.Find amazing graffiti and learn about one of the biggest street art scenes in the world.Wander around back streets and discover cultural spaces and art studios.Eat and sip your way through the city with a Greek coffee, spirits, sweets, and a meze as you hear stories and tales behind city sites.Meeting point:At the exit of Panepistimio metro station (in front of the old building of the University of Athens, on Panepistimiou Street).We will be standing between the metro station and the university building, holding an Athens Local Adventures signPanepistimio, Athens 106 79.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 Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Discover Athens beyond the mainstream attractionsTour snapshotThis walking tour of Athens introduces you to the alternative and artsy sights of Athens, the kind of places that travelers often miss because they don’t know about them. Walk with us and see why it’s called the new Berlin. Let us show you a different side of Europe’s oldest city, a side that locals-only know.Experience alternative Athens by walking downtown through back alleys and into neighborhoods where bohemian shops, amazing street art, hidden courtyards, and indie cafés are located, attracting locals and travellers who like escaping the tourist traps.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourThis 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.Full ItineraryAthens may be famous for its ancient glory like the Parthenon, the Caryatids, and all the other wonders of Greece’s mythical times, but Athens is not only about the past! It is a modern city with creative locals and cool vibes, a city with modern-day stories and secrets as exciting as the Greek myths!On this Athens city tour, you wander around lesser-known neighbourhoods where locals love to hang out and discover secret corners that are beyond areas traditionally found in guidebooks.Start your tour by sipping a traditional Greek coffee in a central-but-totally-hidden garden known by locals. Enjoy your coffee while sitting among some awesome monuments and hear stories about the buildings that surround the garden.Continuing your walk, you learn about heroes and outlaws, queens and kings, as well as the centuries-old Athens that is hidden beneath your feet. Strolling through hidden alleys while hearing stories about locals’ traditions and superstitions, you pass by bohemian workshops and cultural spaces where new artists have set up their galleries and see how life is for middle-class Athenians.Then, discover one of the biggest street art scenes in the world. Check out the amazing murals hidden among the bustling streets of the city and learn about the art of graffiti and its importance as a way of expression for the new generation of Athenians. Keep in mind that even the word ‘graffiti’ comes from the Greek word grafi, which means ‘written.’During this Athens tour, you see the mesmerizing blend of the old with the new around the city. You get a better understanding of this ancient city and how it has evolved. While walking around with us, you have the opportunity to taste flavors and aromas of the city, such as sweets, local tapas, and of course, spirits.By the end of this tour, you will have experienced the authentic side of Europe’s oldest city, Athens!With so many suggestions and tips from us, you’ll likely have a myriad of things you’ll want to do next!Athens may be famous for its ancient glory like the Parthenon, the Caryatids, and all the other wonders of Greece’s mythical times, but Athens is not only about the past! It is a modern city with creative locals and cool vibes, a city with modern-day stories and secrets as exciting as the Greek myths!On this Athens city tour, you wander around lesser-known neighbourhoods where locals love to hang out and discover secret corners that are beyond areas traditionally found in guidebooks.Start your tour by sipping a traditional Greek coffee in a central-but-totally-hidden garden known by locals. Enjoy your coffee while sitting among some awesome monuments and hear stories about the buildings that surround the garden.Continuing your walk, you learn about heroes and outlaws, queens and kings, as well as the centuries-old Athens that is hidden beneath your feet. Strolling through hidden alleys while hearing stories about locals’ traditions and superstitions, you pass by bohemian workshops and cultural spaces where new artists have set up their galleries and see how life is for middle-class Athenians.Then, discover one of the biggest street art scenes in the world. Check out the amazing murals hidden among the bustling streets of the city and learn about the art of graffiti and its importance as a way of expression for the new generation of Athenians. Keep in mind that even the word ‘graffiti’ comes from the Greek word grafi, which means ‘written.’During this Athens tour, you see the mesmerizing blend of the old with the new around the city. You get a better understanding of this ancient city and how it has evolved. While walking around with us, you have the opportunity to taste flavors and aromas of the city, such as sweets, local tapas, and of course, spirits.By the end of this tour, you will have experienced the authentic side of Europe’s oldest city, Athens!

Duration: 7 hoursTour Type: PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Culture, Food, Iconic sitesLanguage: EnglishTime: 9:30 AMHighlights:Stroll the historic neighborhoods of Makrygianni, Plaka, Anafiotika, and Philoppapos Hill and marvel at ancient monuments and neo-Classical mansions.Visit the Acropolis with an awarded archaeologist guideSavor freshly baked pastries and homemade sweet bread at a family-owned bakery and a neo-Classical gem.Boost your energy with a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee, the famous Greek-style iced coffees.Dig into the country’s largest open-air market for undiscovered “antiques.”Enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop with Acropolis viewsTaste It, See It and Experience It — In Athens!Discover the best of Athens in a Day!Tour snapshotImmerse yourself in the Athenian culture by exploring ancient masterpieces and mingling with hipsters in trendy neighborhoods. Explore the best of Athens in a day!Learn all about ancient Greek Mythology while visiting the Acropolis. The city that invented cities has survived for 5,000 years and remains a world-class destination for travelers. Taste it, see it and experience it with a Local Adventures local guide. Sure, the ancient monuments are exciting but wait until you taste the savory pies hot from the oven and shake up your own cocktail.Hands-on Element: Try wrapping your own gyros, at one of the city’s oldest establishments.Local Interactions: Meet local shop owners who have been continuing their family businesses, including a sandal maker who is also a poet and who has had customers such as The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, and Sarah Jessica Parker.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourYour tour supports locally-run businesses, such as a sandal-maker, which helps preserve traditional crafts for the next generation.All of the stores your visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run.Full ItineraryBegin just off the Acropolis Metro Station in Makrygianni, where you can see 5,000-year-old city remnants nestled beneath the new Acropolis Museum. Follow your licensed guide and walk uphill to admire the Acropolis and listen to myths and tales that formed Greek Mythology.Stroll around Koukaki, one of Athens’s hippest and liveliest neighborhoods. Stop at Taki’s Bakery, which has been satiating neighbors since 1962, for a koulouri sesame ring or tsoureki, sweet Greek bread.Immerse yourself in Athenian coffee culture by sipping a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee. In Greece, iced coffee drinks are popular year-round.Next, visit the Acropolis Museum! Explore the new, modern and impressive Acropolis Museum with your awarded guide. Learn amazing details about all the masterpieces on display and grasp the opportunity to walk among the excavations underneath the glass floors!Then, head to Philopappos Hill. Follow the trail with the marble monument of Philopappos, completed in 119 A.D., and the monument of Pnyx, where ancient Athenians like Pericles and Themistocles spoke. There’s a great view of the Acropolis. More great views await as you stroll Anafiotika, with its cobblestone alleys and the white-washed homes nearly stacked on top of one another.Wander around the historic neighborhood of Plaka and stop for a delicious variety of local pites, or Greek homemade savory pies. Continue to the country’s largest open-air market for treasures, some billed as “antiques” but probably not.Meet a sandal artisan and poet in his workshop. Three generations of his family have served celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, The Beatles, and Barbra Streisand. Perhaps order a pair for yourself.Then, try wrapping your own gyros at one of the city’s oldest establishments. It’s not so easy to get the pita filled with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce, and, sometimes, French fries.It’s cocktail hour, so we’ll finish up at a hipster bar’s rooftop which has breathtaking views of the Acropolis, the Roman Agora, and Hadrian’s Library. It’s a perfect spot to say “yiamas” to your new friends.