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Dive into Athens’ urban art scene on a private tour through Metaxourgeio, the city’s street art hotspot. Follow your local host through colorful alleys filled with striking murals and hidden gems, and uncover the stories behind the art and the artists who brought it to life.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the entrance of Cafe Peroke - Athens to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Start Your Street Art Adventure

   Meet your host and get ready to explore one of Athens’ most creative neighborhoods, where colorful murals and hidden graffiti gems are waiting to be discovered

4. Explore Metaxourgeio’s Murals

   Wander through vibrant streets covered with expressive murals, large-scale artworks, and hidden graffiti gems, each telling its own story

5. Learn the Stories behind the Art

   Hear fascinating tales about the artists, their inspirations, and the social and cultural meanings behind their work

6. Capture Unique Shots

   Get plenty of opportunities to take stunning photos of Athens’ most creative and thought-provoking street art

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Merve

(About local Yorgos)

8 September 2025

Yorgos was a fantastic guide who took us through the art filled streets of Athens. The tour is not only about art but history, culture and daily life of Atheneans. Highly recommended! Yorgos also gave us some restaurant recommendations which we wouldn't discover as tourists. We truly had a blast.An Excellent City Tour

Nele🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Dionysis)

9 September 2025

The tailormade tour which Dionysis provided us with was the highlight of our stay in Athens for me and my 3 young adults! Of course visiting the Akropolis is great, and sure the museum is very interesting, but with Dionysis we got to get to know Athens from a different perspective. From the inside out, but also looked at from various angles. In depth discussion of all the questions we had. Worthwhile!!Tailor-tour Dionysis =best experience in A

Janna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

9 September 2025

Ioannis is a great tour guide. We had a nice afternoon walking around the different districts and eating a LOT of different foods. The stories he told that explained why he chose each food were very interesting and made us try new things. Go hungry though because Ioannis does not like to waste food!!😊 It was a great day! Great way to start our trip

Susan

(About local Eleni)

8 September 2025

Eleni was a lovely host for our day in Athens. She took a leisurely pace through the Psiri neighborhood and showed us some interesting areas and is clearly knowledgeable. We got to know more about local and recent politics, and some areas we might not otherwise have seen.Lovely experience

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 September 2025

Dionysis had us enthralled with his deep knowledge. Despite being a hot day, it was a great day.Excellent Tour

Eileen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

3 September 2025

Our local guide, Elena, was very knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot. Wonderful experience

Amanda Brasher

(About local Eleni)

2 September 2025

I booked this a few weeks ago and asked for a private guided tour of Athens. I didn’t save my email text request but wanted a tour of the acropolis and places where Paul preached. I apparently chose the wrong tour which I found out toward the end…the guide was nice & knowledgeable of the areas we were shown, but I would not have chosen this tour had I known what it did not include. I think that the tour should have made it clear that we were NOT seeing any of the acropolis or where Paul preached. It should be in bold red letters on the website. The price I paid was not worth the money for this tour. I was very disappointed. We ended up walking to the entrance and doing the acropolis tour on our own along with the spot where Paul preached. I’m not sure I will use this group again. “Highlights” of Athens

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

31 August 2025

I cannot say enough good things about Ioannis!!! He took us on an extraordinary tour discovering some true hidden treasures of Athens. We learned so much about Greek history and culture. He tailored the tour to our specific interests and made the experience more like visiting with an old friend. I highly recommend taking this tour with Ioannis!! We can’t wait to come back and visit again. Great Athens experience

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 August 2025

Dionysus showed us lots of places in Athens. He had many stories, all interesting and showed us out of the way places which is just what we requested. Thank you Dionysus for an informative tour. A wonderful exploration

Clark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

29 August 2025

We spent a day with Ioannis on the Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip. What a treat! After picking us up at our hotel, Ioannis took us on a very scenic drive along the Greek coast to Cape Sunnio. The experience at the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon could not have been any different than the chaotic one we had the day before at the Acropolis. The Temple of Poseidon was just as spectacular in its own way, but without the crowds. But be prepared for the wind. It was fierce the day we went. Following our visit to the temple, Ioannis took us to a nearby village where we had a leisurely lunch and even dipped our toes in the Aegean Sea! We had a great time sitting and visiting with Ioannis. His knowledge of local history is remarkable and he really makes it come to life. This was one of the very best tours we have taken in Europe and I thougt it was a great value. I cannot recommend Ioannis highly enough. A great tour. An even greater guide. A Fantastic Day

Shari

(About local Dionysis)

26 August 2025

Dionysis blew away all expectations for our food tour of Athens. He took us to local spots with top quality authentic Greek food. The amount of food for our party of 8 was plentiful and he kept asking if we'd like to order more. While walking between restaurants, Dionysis was a wealth of knowledge about the history of Athens. We also requested a stroll through Plaka, and he was happy to oblige. We are so happy we booked Dionysis for our first day in Athens as he not only opened our eyes to the best local cuisine but offered suggestions for the remainder of our stay. Thank you Dionysis! Best Authentic Food Tour EVER!

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

25 August 2025

Fun finding food in athens

Jodie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

24 August 2025

Dionysis shared several of his favorite dining spots while providing us with a relaxed, informative insights on local neighborhoods and Athens in general. Truly enjoyed all the eateries- their food, the atmosphere and most of all the conversation. Brings an appetite and a thirst for knowledge - super time, money well spent. Worth Every Penny!

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

23 August 2025

Great kick start tour to visiting Athens for the first time, came away with a good sense of the city, some of the history and even a nice restaurant our first night. Thank you!

james

(About local Ioannis )

21 August 2025

Our family of 5 had a terrific 3 hour walking tour with Ioannis. He was incredibly informative and kept our 21, 18 and 16 year olds entertained and engaged. He shared loads of inside information about the areas on our tour, sharing loads of information and pointing out great art galleries and rooftop bars that only locals would know about. A particular highlight was when we ventured into Anofiatika, the “island village” at the base of the Acropolis. Ioannis pointed out all the things that make this area unique that other tours would likely miss. If you’re visiting Athens take a tour with Ioannis! A Friday Walk in Athens

Elisabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

Our family of five (ages 20-57) toured with Ioannis through the streets of Athens. Ioannis took us away from the busiest and most touristy streets and showed us more of the local life of Athens. There were still lots of people in August, but we weren't cramped or pushing through the crowds. Ioannis tailored the tour based on our preferences. We love history and food, and he showed us both. We saw some very interesting historic spots (outside the slopes and Acropolis), like the Agora, the ancient "mall", temples, and others. He spoke about the city's process of uncovering new archeological sites, something he, as a lawyer, knew a lot about. We asked him about good local honey; check. Greek olive oil; check. Seafood restaurants, best gyros/souvlaki, local wines, local clothes shops; check, check, check, check. He showed us a fun artist-funded, below-ground hangout, where we later (off tour) sampled some local wines and tried our first mastiha. The souvlaki we ate after the tour at the restaurant he recommended was the best we had in Athens. Ioannis was very knowledgable and came with such a unique perspective as a widely-traveled and broadly-educated local. He was entertaining and informative, and all five of us had a wonderful day walking the streets of Athens. We highly recommend a tour with Ioannis!Fabulous tour with Ioannis!

Cookie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

On our recent trip to Greece, we wanted to include at tour of Athens which was off the beaten path and particularly included street art. After feeling comfortable with Withlocals, as a company, we chose Yanni (Ioannis) to be our guide. It turned out to be a wonderful choice, as the three hours we had together was filled with wanderings through Athens in areas that we would never have discovered on our own. Yanni had a great sense of humor and knowledge of history and details that made the time fly by. He took us to see non-stop graffiti or as I would rather describe it as street art, as it was a beautiful display of alley after alley of outstanding art. Every gate, every wall covered with fabulous images. In conjunction with viewing all these creations, he shared interesting bits of info related to the art. He combined this with taking us to some unique spots like “Disney” in Athens and other spots, we, again, would never have seen on our own. It was a very memorable time spent with Yanni and I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable, intelligent and interesting guide and most importantly, someone who makes you feel comfortable and whom you can call a friend!Fabulous Guide

Diana & Jeff🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Ioannis )

18 August 2025

Ioannis was an extremely hospitable guide & very knowledgeable about his city & its history. We don't hesitate to recommend him.A great way to learn about Athens.

Christian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

17 August 2025

Dionysis was super accommodating and knowledgeable. We learned so much during our tour with him. He did a great job at trying to engage our children throughout the walk. He was also adaptable and knew our kids needed breaks and food and helped me with my stroller. Truly great guy!Amazing tour with our family!

David

(About local Dionysis)

17 August 2025

Dionysis provides the absolute best experience in Athens. What sets Dionysis apart is the incredible range of knowledge. One moment we were transported back to ancient Athens with vivid stories about the Acropolis, philosophers, and myths that shaped Western culture; the next, we were catching up on modern Greek life, politics, and even what’s happening in the city that very day. It felt like walking with both a historian and a friend. The pace was perfect, the conversation flowed easily, never felt overwhelmed—just enriched and inspired. Left with a much deeper understanding of Greece’s past and also with a real connection to its present. If you want more than just a tour—if you want an unforgettable experience with someone who brings Athens to life—look no further than Dionysis. Truly outstanding.What sets Dionysis apart

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

11 August 2025

Ioannis did a great job! He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. It was hot and we were walking slow and needed breaks and he was great about letting us take them. Loved the honey store and we stopped for some delicious meats and dolmas. Athens with Ioannis

David

(About local Ioannis )

11 August 2025

Alison

(About local Ioannis )

8 August 2025

Ioannis was an excellent guide: punctual, well informed and VERY knowledgeable about Greek history, local culture and the best restaurants and hidden beaches for exploring and cooling off! Excellent tourguide

Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ioannis )

6 August 2025

Ioannis is a great guide and very nice person - extremely knowledgeable about Athens/Greece and very interested in ensuring you have a great experience and interested in the people he is hosting (in this case family with teenage children). Being a lawyer, actor and guide he has a unique view on the City and Greek culture, people etc - thank you Ioannis for an extremely enjoyable morning, Mark Great morning with Ioannis - top guide

Deborah

(About local Ioannis )

6 August 2025

Ioannis was an amazing tour guide. We had a private tour of the city, and Ioannis was so knowledgeable and interesting. His English was impeccable and very enjoyable to hear him speak about his city. It was the perfect way to spend part of the day as a way to learn about the beauty and history of Athens. He is so easygoing and relaxed. I cannot recommend him and his tour enough!Fantastic Tour

Harm Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ioannis )

4 August 2025

Erg leuke en interactieve rondleiding gehad met Ioannis. Hij sloot goed aan bij ons gezin en weet veel en kan het ook met een dosis humor brengen. Warm aan te bevelen!Gezellig en interactief

Ken🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 August 2025

We are so lucky to have had Dionysis as guide. He was flexible and met us at a location more convenient for us which had a great view of Acropolis. He was full of great information and brought us at the end of the tour to a great spot for the best souvlaki in town. In addition, we needed a guide for the following day for one of the museums, and he turned us on to a great friend of his and Registered National Archaeological museum guide. With locals was perfect way to find DionysisFabulous guide! Great trek and information

Sylvia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eleni)

3 August 2025

Eleni was really informative and tailored the tour to our group and what we were interested in perfectly. We experienced and learned about parts of Athens that we would never have known about. We really enjoyed the tour, and she did a fantastic job of engaging our moody teenagers too! Highly recommend Eleni and her hidden gems tour of Athens! Amazing tour Eleni

Helena🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Ioannis )

1 August 2025

We chose Ioannis as our guide for a food tour in Athens – and what an experience it was! The theme was Greek cuisine, but the tour offered so much more than just flavors. Ioannis shared his deep knowledge of both food culture and history – we especially remember the story about why the Acropolis, despite its name, is not the highest mountain in Athens. Those little insights truly brought the tour to life! He took us through the meat, fish, and vegetable markets ❤️ and introduced us to amazing local specialists and authentic eateries well off the typical tourist trail. Everything felt genuine, thoughtfully selected, and incredibly tasty. We were absolutely delighted from start to finish and really hope our paths cross again in the future. And the spritz we had after parting ways was the perfect refreshment in the heat 😄 We warmly recommend Ioannis – a passionate, knowledgeable, and charming guide who truly makes Athens a flavorful experience! Helena and Joacim from Sweden

Ruben🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ioannis )

1 August 2025

We had the great pleasure to spent a five hour tour with Ioannis in Athens. He is a very knowledgeable, funny and engaging guide whom could include our family & friends group of six people very nicely into the tour with interesting questions and comments. We can only highly recommend him as a tour guide for Athens!Athens Highlights Tour with Ioannis

Marketa🇫🇷 France

(About local Dionysis)

25 July 2025

Dionisys was a wonderful guide, a true Athenian in heart and spirit. His deep knowledge of history, mythology and archaeology provided a fully immersive experience, the one we were hoping to receive. He shared all this knowledge in an easy manner, that wasn’t overwhelming, on contrary, it was wonderfully enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating

Jonathan🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Yorgos)

23 July 2025

A delicant mixture of history, architecture, culture and local food, all woven together by Yorgos astounding ability to tell stories. My little brother, not the type to be fascinated with anything but football was impressed by how much he enjoyed the tour. After the tour we all had a feeling we had gotten to know the city through a perspective that other tourists around us were not able to. Great experience, can recommend Yorgos.A great storyteller indeed.

Marissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

22 July 2025

I had an incredible experience with Ioannis on an off-the-beaten-path tour of Athens. From the very beginning, he really listened to what I was interested in and tailored the tour to match. He took us through local neighborhoods that combined street art, culture, and history in such a thoughtful way. One of the highlights was when he showed us some hard-to-find ancient frescoes tucked away in an area I would have walked right past if I were on my own. Ioannis was kind, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. His English was perfect, and he made the whole experience feel relaxed and engaging. He even gave us great recommendations for places to eat after the tour, which turned out to be just as spot-on as everything else he shared. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with him and will absolutely book another tour the next time I’m in Athens. I can’t recommend him highly enough.A True Local Experience

Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yorgos)

20 July 2025

Yorgos is a nice guy. He is gentle, polite and he was on time. He took us to nice places, but we think the experience is too expensive for the foodcost and the things we saw.

Martin

(About local Yorgos)

18 July 2025

Great way to see the city and Yorgos made it feel like a stroll amongst good friends. With a good mix of Greek history lessons and everyday experiences of life, Yorgos was a great guide a companion for the day. Thanks 🙏 Great to meet Yorgos!

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

18 July 2025

Dionysis Was extremely knowledgeable about many topics about Athens. We visited some historical sites and got to walk the National Garden. Enjoyed a coffee and refreshments along our walking tour. I would recommend hai tour to gain a better understanding of the history of Athens from a locals perspective. Very Knowledgeable

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

18 July 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of touring Athens with Ioannis, and we can’t say enough good things about the experience. From the start, Ioannis made us feel like we were spending the day with a good friend rather than a tour guide. He was so personable, friendly, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great time. He took us beyond the typical tourist stops, showing us places around Athens we never would have discovered on our own — each with its own unique story. His knowledge of the city’s history and culture is remarkable, and he shared it all in a way that was engaging and easy to connect with. Our teenage boys especially loved him, and it was clear that Ioannis knew how to keep everyone involved and interested. We truly enjoyed every moment we spent with him and came away with a deeper understanding of Athens — and some great memories too. We highly recommend Ioannis if you’re looking for a guide who’s not only informative but also a pleasure to be around. He made our time in Athens truly special.Tour Athens like a local with Ioannis

Polina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Ioannis )

16 July 2025

It was our first time in Athens and we had one day, having our personal guide Ioannis that showed us highlights and so many secrets, combining with funny and interesting Greek stories from the past and present - was perfectly what we wanted! Very friendly and humble, very insightful and personal. Highly recommend 🌻If you go to Athens, please book Ioannis

Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Ioannis )

15 July 2025

Thank you Ioannis for the adapted tour in Athens. We recommend it to everyone!Best local tour ever

Ekua🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

11 July 2025

Dionysis was extremely knowledgeable and answered most of our questions. He was super personable and helped us experience Athens like the locals do, he also gave us recommendations on places to eat and shop. Thank you so much!Exceptional!

Yenni

(About local Eleni)

7 July 2025

Eleni has a depth of knowledge about the city from her familial roots in Athens and her deep studies and research as an archaeologist. We learned about so much more than food. Speaking of, the food tour took us to over 5 places where we must have tried over 10 dishes and sweet treats. Her energy is very calming and she knows all the best spots for each dish. You can find almost any dish in any of the Greek restaurants and bakeries, but Eleni knew where to find the long-standing locals joints and led us through several beautiful neighborhoods. Highly recommend!Top notch exquisite food tour!

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 July 2025

We had a great private food tour on our arrival day in Athens. Dionysis was flexible with our start time since our flight was slightly delayed. We went to more off the beaten places, which was our goal. He also followed up with recommendations for the rest of our stay. Our group of 4 really enjoyed our tour!Great day with Dionysis

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 July 2025

Our family had a great time. He knows all the best places to go and has stories about everything. Just enough for a full day of sightseeing without being too much for our 10 year old. Perfect walking tour!

Tonina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ioannis )

4 July 2025

We are a family of 5 who met with Ioannis on our first day in Athens. He was fabulous !! He was very knowledgeable about history and culture and shares with is us some Greek mythology too. He recommended wonderful out of the way places to go back to, which we did, including a rooftop bar and a delicious traditional restaurant away from the tourists. Would highly recommend Ioannou. We found him to be very personable. Adult Family Holiday

Russ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

29 June 2025

Ioannis was the perfect guide. His initial greeting was gracious and welcoming. I had written to him before the tour to inform him that I required a slow pace and occasional rest stops. He crafted the perfect walking tour for these old bones. It was clear from his commentary that he loved his country and he loved showing it off to visitors. I would most definitely recommend him highly.

Dale

(About local Ioannis )

28 June 2025

Ioannis was great very knowledgable and very helpful for suggestions for what to see and where to eat. Great tour

Kevin 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

27 June 2025

I was only in Athens a short time for the first time and wanted to get a sense and feel for the city. Dionysis was accommodating and really flexible. I booked for a much shorter time that we actually spent walking and touring. His archaeologist background and passion for Athens is evident with his knowledge and take on ancient Greece and the current state of things He has wonderful grecian hospitality and informative insight. After spending an already long day touring, Dionysis was a great addition to my visit. A great embassador! Efharisto.A little rivalry with Dionysus

Tom🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

24 June 2025

We spent two days with Ioannis - one day to Delphi and one in Athens. He was great!Excellent Guide!

Cindy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ioannis )

23 June 2025

What a great experience we had with Ioannis. He clearly takes great pride in sharing his love for Athens and the food and culture there Don’t expect to walk around the touristy areas. Ioannis took us off the beaten path to vibrant local neighborhoods where we experienced how real Greeks eat and shop. The dinner spot he chose for us set the bar for every meal we had during our entire 12-day trip—it became our gold standard! Real authentic cuisine. Most importantly, Ioannis was incredibly accommodating, especially when it came to my food allergy. Not only did he handle it with care, but he also kept the mood light and fun and managed to turn those moments into laughs. Ioannis always found delicious alternatives so I never felt like I was missing out. Anyone with a food allergy knows how hard it is to share in the joys of food in other countries. I highly recommend Ioannis to anyone looking for a genuine, warm, and memorable Big Fat Greek Food Tour Experience. Great Experience - from the Lolli Family

Solomon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

23 June 2025

Yorgos, excellent guide in Prague. I would highly recommend him.Yorgos, guide in Prague