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Bohemian Athens Beyond the Tourist Trails Tour inc. tastings
Athens,
Greece
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Our walking tour of Athens will introduce you to the alternative & artsy sights of Athens, the kind of places that travelers often miss because they don’t know about them. Walk with us and see why it's called the new Berlin. Let us show you a different side of Europe's oldest city, a side that locals-only know. Experience alternative Athens by walking downtown Athens’ through back alleys and into neighborhoods where bohemian shops, amazing street art, hidden courtyards, and indie cafés are located, attracting locals and travellers who like escaping the tourist traps.
- Discover Athens beyond the mainstream attractions, by exploring its bohemian side from funky workshops to cool cafés.
- Find amazing graffiti and learn about one of the biggest street art scenes in the world
- Wander around back streets and discover cultural spaces and art studios
- Eat and sip your way with a Greek coffee, spirits, sweets, and a meze through the city, as you hear stories and tales behind city sites
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Important info
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.. Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.. How you help the local community by joining this tour: - This tour supports the new generation of Athenians, such as young artists, by promoting their work and their enterprises to help them thrive through the financial crisis. - By joining this tour, we support businesses in neighborhoods that aren’t generally impacted by tourism.. Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. . If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
What's included
Savor a “meze” plate (finger food) and a local sweet.. Enjoy different drinks from coffee to local wine and spirit.. Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.. PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port.. Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
What's not included
Additional food and drink, souvenirs & items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide. Small group tour option excluded hotel or port pick up
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Grecian Lux
Meeting Point
At the exit of Panepistimio metro station, in front of the University of Athens, on Panepistimiou Street.
We will be standing between the metro station and the University, holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.
For private tour option we offer Athens hotel or Piraeus port pick up.
Guests' pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby, Airbnb or Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us (contact information on voucher).