Private Athens Street Art & Culture Tour
ID: GYG130002-193230
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Athens is a street art mecca and a veritable playground for street artists. In fact, the word graffiti derives from a Greek word! Join us on a journey through non-touristic, local neighbourhoods to see the very best of the city’s street art.
Artworks rapidly change in the streets of Athens, essentially providing an outdoor, large contemporary art gallery- if you know where to look! Discover the incredible street art of Athens with our talented guide and street artist. Gain an understanding of the culture, social commentary and politics behind them.
Witness the genius and skill of these artists from the works of bold iNO to the colours of Vasmoulakis, through murals, post-graffiti and guerilla art. Explore their playgrounds in neighborhoods such as Monastiraki, Psyrri, Metaxourgheio and Gazi. See modern-day Athens through a prism of colours, creation and political thought.
Your guide, a talented street artist herself, will tell you about the different styles, techniques and terminology: from stencils, paste-ups, throw-ups and bombings to tags, pieces, murals, installations and wild-style graffiti! Together you’ll explore small streets in up-and-coming neighbourhoods and discuss the reasons why street art has flourished on its walls.
Highlights
- Get to know the Athens street art scene with a local guide
- Enjoy a private walking tour through the city’s most alternative and non-touristic neighborhoods
- Admire amazing murals and paintings by INO, Sonke and other well-known street artists
- Understand how street art is used to make political and social statements
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Suitable for all ages
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Outside the Monastiraki metro station on the square.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
