4 Athens Street Art Tours That Fill First

1.Athens Street Art Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Walk Athens for about three hours with a local street artist as your guide. You’ll explore Gazi and a bohemian neighborhood known for murals, spice bazaars, artisan shops, and café-bars, while hearing how art connects to Greek culture and city life. The English-language tour starts at 10:00 am, ends in Monastiraki, and is limited to 12 people.

“Athens has more than Acropolis and Plakya. This is an AMAZING tour of street art by noted and not-so-noted street artists, with a GREAT narrative from Nikos that covers the art, the politics and Greek history. Don't miss this! The walk is not long and easy. One of the best things we did during our two weeks in Greece.”

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2.Guided Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Walk through Psyri, Gazi, and Monastiraki with a local street artist guide. Learn to read works by artists such as WD, iNO, and Moralez, and see how Athens graffiti reflects Greece’s social and economic struggles. The three-hour tour runs in English or French and starts near Thiseio.

“Tour was fun and informative. It was great gaining knowledge from an actual artist instead of just a tour guide! My son, who had recently graduated from art school really enjoyed being able to interact with fellow artist who was so knowledgeable about not just street art, but the whole art scene in Greece. Thank you Niko!”

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3.Awesome Street Art Tour in Athens with a Local Expert Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk through Gazi, Psirri, Monastiraki, Omonia Square, and Kerameikos with a local guide such as Kalliopi, Thomas, or Katerina. In about three hours, you’ll see murals and other street art, hear about the artists and the ideas behind their work, and get personal tips for food and culture. Groups are capped at eight, with morning and evening departures.

“This was a wonderful and interesting walk through some neighborhoods to see street art. Kalliopi was incredibly knowledgeable about the street art, and was able to give us history and answer our “why’s” to several other questions not relating to the street art.”

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4.Athens Urban Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide through Monastiraki, Psirri, Omonoia, and Metaxourgeio on a two-hour walk focused on Athens street art. Guides such as Penelope, Greg, Pascal, and Katerina have led tours that connect murals with the city’s politics, history, and daily life. Groups are capped at 15.

“In addition to seeing interesting street art and learning about its history, we were also exposed to different neighborhoods in Athens that gave a totally different view of the city.”

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