Alternative Athens Street Art Tour

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Let a real street artist guide you through the surprising and bustling street art scene of Athens! When one says "street art", you would immediately think of London, Berlin, New York or Paris. But Athens? The truth is that the city it is immensely rich in graffiti art, which emerged in the '90s but really took off and developed its own distinctive style over the past years. The recent economic crisis has spawned a new burst of creative energy that has turned Athens into what the New York Times calls "a contemporary mecca for street art in Europe", counting 2,000 or so graffiti and street artists painting around the city.

This tour is the result of a unique collaboration between alternative Athens and a number of Athens' rising street artists; through street art, from edgy outdoor murals to elaborate stencils and raw graffitis, you will get to know the city and understand what’s happening at its heart.

There's no need to be an art buff or a street art specialist to enjoy this tour! If you are curious and receptive to fantasy, colors and urban culture, this walking tour is perfect to guide you through this astonishing city in a fresh and unconventional way.

Meeting/pick-up point: Your meeting point is Thissio Train Station. It is a pedestrian street, at the end of Adrianou street. You can get there easily either by train (green line) or you can get off at Monastiraki metro station (blue line) and walk down Adrianou street (10 minutes). When you get at Thissio Station you will find an ORANGE BOOTH marked “???? ATTI??S” (KTEL ATTIKIS).
Duration: 3 hours.
Start/opening time: Daily at 10:00am.
Languages: English and French.
Others: Not included : gratuities (optional).