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Capture the treasures and real-life tableaus of Athens through your camera lens Walk the city streets with a local professional photographer who will help you take original shots of some of the world’s most famous classical architecture Experience the real Athens by making use of public transport and visiting hidden alleys, secret backstreets, and alternative neighbourhoods where a vibrant counterculture is flourishing Visit a flea market and a food market to capture everyday life in action and do a spot of shopping while you are there!
Are you ready for your photo adventure into the heart of Athens?! Don’t worry, you don’t need to be an expert photographer to enjoy this tour. Our friendly, professional shutterbug will walk you through the city’s highlights whilst helping you to capture dramatic scenes that many visitors miss. Our first click will be in front of the monument of the unknown soldier, where the ceremonial changing of the guards takes place. From there, we will jump onto the metro and make our way to a secret rooftop that boasts the best views of the ancient Acropolis. Next, we will venture into the extremely photogenic district of Plaka to discover secret alleyways and local life away from the city centre. A stroll through the paths of Anafiotika will offer the keen photographer a plethora of contrasting landscapes to capture. We will move on to the colourful Monastiraki Flea Market where antique furniture, old heirlooms, and enthusiastic stallholders mix on the streets to produce an ever-changing panorama, worthy of many interesting shots. Continuing our walk, we will next visit the bohemian district of Psirri to check out one of the most alternative areas of the city. Full of interesting bars, awesome little shops, and captivating murals designed by local street artists, this will be a great contrast to many of the classical sites we have visited so far. Finally, we will make our way to the Varvakios Agora, or the city’s municipal market. A place very much alive with sounds, aromas, and colours, and where possibilities for unique pictures are endless. Our tour will end with a much-needed coffee and an opportunity to scan through the images that you have created today. You will also learn a bit more about street photography techniques and take home some valuable tricks of the trade for you to use on future travels. By the end of our tour, you should have a stunning collection of original shots, as well as head full of unforgettable memories. Don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens.
Local English-speaking guide, photography advice, public transportation fare, coffee and water/refreshments.
Camera, additional food and drinks, souvenirs or personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
Please present this voucher to your guide at the beginning of your tour. Save this email on your phone or tablet, or print a copy, as you will need to show this to join the trip.
For the private tour, pickup and drop off at your hotels or at the port.
If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring a hat and sunscreen in the summer months. Don’t forget your camera!
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 across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Syntagma Square (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square, at the fountain.
Monastiraki Square and metro station.
Neighbourhood tour; Art and architecture tour
English
3 Hours
01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
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