Private guided walking tour of Athens' street art and culture

Athens, Greece
From
$256.98
Date
Click to select
Free Cancellation. Read More
Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Take a private walking tour of Athens' street art and culture. Here you will learn the history and origins of this underground global phenomenon and how it operates in the city. You'll dig deeper into the “secret codes” of street artists as you enjoy an alternative tour in Athens' center. Together with your guide, wander around the small streets of up and coming neighborhoods of Athens, while discussing their interesting background and the reasons why street art from local and international street artists has flourished on their walls.You'll focus on the social and political aspects of the Greek street art scene. What political statements are the artists making and why? How did the financial crisis urge people to express themselves on the streets? Graffiti changes rapidly in the streets of Athens, which is turning into a big contemporary art gallery -if you know where to look!Athens is a multicolored city and if you are keen on exploring it in an alternative way and experiencing its local culture and pieces of modern history, this walking tour is perfect for you.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun-block and a bottle of water
  • Please bring a camera in order to capture some of the best shots in Athens
  • This tour runs rain or shine. Please dress accordinngly to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes
included
What's included
included-item
Private walking tour. Local guide. Complimentary hotel pick-up on foot if located downtown. All taxes and VAT
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks
know before you go
Know Before You Go
Highlights

Discover some of the undercover artistic scene and mural art by iNO, WD, and other well-known street artists. Explore neighborhoods and historical spots of the city at non-touristy locations. Experience the local culture and get to know how modern street art interacts with the city's historical buildings. See fascinating spots of historical interest that have shaped the modern Greek identity

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 5 days in advance
Provider
Greeking.me
Meeting Point

After booking, the tour operator will contact you with details of the meeting point and start time of the tour.