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From Gods to Graffiti: Ruins & Modern Murals Free Tour in Athens
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Provided by:
Dawn Tours
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Statue of Theseus
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Walk through the heart of Athens — from the shadow of the Acropolis to the colorful streets of Psyrri — and discover how the city’s creative spirit has transformed over 2,500 years. Starting in Thissio, with panoramic views of the Parthenon, we trace the footsteps of ancient philosophers through the Ancient Agora, the original meeting place of ideas. From there, we descend into Monastiraki, where Roman columns stand beside vibrant graffiti — a living collage of Athenian history.
The journey continues into Psyrri, the city’s urban art heart, where world-renowned street artists like WD (Wild Drawing), Sonke, and INO have turned walls into open-air galleries. You’ll explore alleys filled with murals, poetic stencils, and community projects like Pittaki Street’s Lantern Alley, a symbol of rebirth and creativity after the crisis years.
Along the way, your guide connects myth and modernity — revealing how Athena’s owl, Hermes’ wings, and Hephaestus’ fire still echo through today’s street art.
This is not just a walk through the city — it’s a dialogue between gods and graffiti, marble and spray paint, past and present.
The journey continues into Psyrri, the city’s urban art heart, where world-renowned street artists like WD (Wild Drawing), Sonke, and INO have turned walls into open-air galleries. You’ll explore alleys filled with murals, poetic stencils, and community projects like Pittaki Street’s Lantern Alley, a symbol of rebirth and creativity after the crisis years.
Along the way, your guide connects myth and modernity — revealing how Athena’s owl, Hermes’ wings, and Hephaestus’ fire still echo through today’s street art.
This is not just a walk through the city — it’s a dialogue between gods and graffiti, marble and spray paint, past and present.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Άγαλμα του Θησέα
On arrival
We will meet at the statue of Theseus
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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