Athens Street Culture & Food, off-the-beaten path, afternoon

What makes this tour unique

On this small-group street culture & food tour, you will get to visit an off-the-beaten-path part of the city, Gazi. You will discover an alternative neighborhood of Athens, and with the guidance of our passionate leaders you will discover beautiful works of street art and graffiti and taste sweet and savory street food.

Highlights

• 3h duration, starting & ending point at a centrally located metro station, Kerameikos station (blue line)
• Small-group tour for a more personalized and super fun experience!
• A variety of street food and quick drinks to stimulate your senses while visiting the “pioneers” of alt-entertainment in Athens
• Experience Athens like an Athenian! 

Tour details

Inclusions:

• Food specialist local tour leader
• Sweet and savory street food & drinks Sampling
• Athens guide magazine
• Athens map

Exclusions:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)

What You Will See and Do

Discover Athens off the beaten track!

Do you want to experience the oldest city in Europe, the way Athenians do? Then this tour is made for you! Stroll with your friendly local leader around the neighborhood that has it all! From 100-year-old taverns, to Michelin star winning restaurants, the biggest club scenes, and more than fifty different small theater stages and music stages! Make the most of your time in Athens! Don’t stay just in the touristic sightseeing, but uncover this exciting city which combines the history of centuries with lustful influences from the East and an endless mood for life and creativity! What connects the glorious past with the hip and upcoming artist scene? Find out where the heart of the city beats today!

Explore this exciting city, find the hidden gems that make Athens so unique!

Why do travelers choose this tour?

While being in Athens, people have a list of ‘’must see’’: Acropolis and its museum, Plaka, and Monastiraki, Syntagma Square, and the list can go on and on.

This tour is a unique adventure in the most off-the-beaten-path neighborhood of Athens. A truly original Athenian neighborhood, which can be comprehended and explored only with the help and guidance of a local. Discover with your experienced local tour leader the best places to eat, drink and have fun!

Travelers who wish to go beyond the classics, choose this tour to have fun while experiencing the real Athens!

What to expect

A walk through the Gazi-Metaxourgeio neighborhood will find visitors greeted with one of the most genuine reflections of Athens. It is a vibrant and lively neighborhood in the midst of transformation and change. Discover a place where the traditional essence is surrounded by the urban landscape! Time somehow stops here and old buildings with a troubled history alternate with some of the best restaurants, modern skate bowls, and uniquely graffitied walls.

Relax in hidden backyards and peek through the windows of the past while sipping Greek wine. Spot the trendiest places for a night out and meet the coolest people of Athens

Vegetarian-Friendly

The tour is vegetarian-friendly as only one stop involves meat tasting. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. If you have any of the above dietary requirements or serious FOOD ALLERGIES please contact us or call us before purchasing tickets.

Meeting point

Our staff, holding an orange Athens Walking Tours sign, will be waiting for you outside Kerameikos metro station. If you are using the metro to come to our meeting point, please use the exit Technopolis.

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Discounts and Offers

Book a 2nd tour, get 5% off

If you book a second tour with us, you are eligible for a 5% discount. Use the code SNDT at your booking process inside the promo code field.

Discount code for families and groups 

• 5% discount to families/groups with 4 or more paying members.
• Use promo code: FMD

Discount code for groups of more than 4 participants with second tour (SNDT+4): 10% discount to families or groups (4 or more paying members) booking more than one tours.

For more information on discounts and special rates please read the FAQ about discounts and special rates