Location: Downtown Athens

Duration: 2 hours approx.

Suitable for: 7+ years old

Languages: English, Spanish

Description

Explore the urban culture of Athens as you visit the best murals and the work of the city's most famous street artists. Immerse yourself in the surprising and bustling street-art scene of the Greek capital while you visit some of the most vibrant neighborhoods of the city. It's time to see Athens in a whole new light!

During this urban street art walking tour, you’ll get to know the surprising and bustling street-art scene of Athens and learn how the socio-economical factors and the crisis have affected the urban culture and the local artists in the last years. You will also see a lot of street art which is connected to both the past and current situation, and understand how the artists were affected, and what each work represents.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore various districts and up-and-coming areas of Athens while you mingle with the locals. Your expert guide on street art will take you off-the-beaten-path through small alleys and hidden courtyards in the center of Athens. During this activity, you will also learn how to decode the messages, drawings, and images you will find on your way.

Highlights

• Explore cool streets and neighborhoods of Athens

• Take an urban culture trail and wander through the city’s past and present

• Learn about the social, political and financial situation of Greece through its street art

• Get off the beaten path and see Athens from a different perspective

What's included

• English-speaking guide

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Access to archaeological sites

• Gratuities

• Food & drinks