Athens: Guided Urban Street-Art Tour Athens: Small-group Guided Urban Street-Art Tour
ID: GYG222132-O-1036369
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the urban culture of Athens as you visit the best murals and the work of the city's most famous street artists. This is the perfect introduction to the surprising and bustling street-art scene of Athens.
Throughout this hip tour, you will be introduced to the local street art scene, getting to know some of the best graffiti in Athens. As you stroll around, learn how the socio-economical factors and the crisis have affected the urban culture and the local artists. See a lot of street art which is connected to both the past and current situation, and understand how many of the artists were affected, and what each work represents.
During this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore various districts of Athens and mingle with the locals. Visit some of the most up-and-coming-areas, as well as some of the underground neighborhoods of Athens.
Your expert guide on street art will guide you through small alleys and hidden courtyards, throughout the center of Athens. During this activity, also learn how to decode the messages, drawings and images you will find on your way.
Highlights
- Explore cool streets and neighborhoods of Athens
- Choose a different and unique way to see another side of the city
- 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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point is at Athinas 7 street, Athens right next to the Monastiraki metro station exit. We meet in front of a pastry shop called Lonis (if you come by metro please use Athinas street exit).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
