Alternative Athens

Alternative Athens Experience local life. Travel differently. www.alternativeathens.com You will see Athens as we see it –through the eyes of a local.

ALTERNATIVE_ATHENS is about a different way of travelling and discovering the secrets of this fascinating, complex and diverse city, Athens. Whether taking a tour or staying with us, our aim is to offer you a genuine Athenian experience:

•discovering non-touristic neighborhoods, streets and locations,
•visiting places where the Athenians eat, shop and have fun in their everyday life,
•explorin

g new, uncharted locations that are just emerging. Everything we do is based on experiences, not just passive sightseeing and tourist stereotypes. We love meeting people, exchanging ideas, and –what travelling’s all about– sharing all we can about our city and our culture.

🇬🇷 March 25th in   is a day of celebration—Greek flags, patriotic crowds, and a grand military parade through the histor...
25/03/2025

🇬🇷 March 25th in is a day of celebration—Greek flags, patriotic crowds, and a grand military parade through the historic center, honoring .

Don’t miss the spectacle—and definitely don’t miss the bakaliaros skordalia (fried cod with garlic sauce), a delicious tradition tied to the day’s religious significance.

History, culture, and incredible food—all in one unforgettable day!

👉🏽 Find your own with our 'Athens City Tours' - link in bio!
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🏛️🕰️ Imagine this: centuries ago, the   was the place to see and be seen in ancient   – think political debates, juicy g...
23/03/2025

🏛️🕰️ Imagine this: centuries ago, the was the place to see and be seen in ancient – think political debates, juicy gossip, and maybe even some philosophical pickup lines.

And the Stoa of Attalos? The ancient version of a shopping mall, Once a bustling hub of commerce and conversation, this grand arcade was the place to shop, stroll, and socialize in ancient Athens.

Step back in time and walk where history was written!

👉🏽 Find your own with “Acropolis & Agora: The Rise & Fall of Democracy“ tour in bio!

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We went on a trip!🚐✨Before recommending our favorite tours & activities, we experience them firsthand as a team.This tim...
20/03/2025

We went on a trip!🚐✨Before recommending our favorite tours & activities, we experience them firsthand as a team.

This time, we took a bonding trip to magical Pavliani, sharing unforgettable, carefree moments together—because happiness is best when shared! What better way to celebrate the than by embracing new experiences and meaningful connections? 😃💜

Now, we’re ready to suggest you do the same!

👉🏽Check out our corporate events & team building activities in the first comment!

⚡  is madly in love,   is bearing gifts, and  ... well, he’s drunk again!Circle the  , wander through  , and dive into a...
13/03/2025

⚡ is madly in love, is bearing gifts, and ... well, he’s drunk again!

Circle the , wander through , and dive into all the gossip – okay, the myths – about the Greek gods, brought to life by professional storytellers.

An unforgettable experience in the heart of Athens!

👉🏽 Find your own with “Mythology Storytelling Walk“ in bio!

🐶Only a few spots left! Join us in honoring Glen’s memory on these special tours.💜   🗓️14/03 -   Tour in English & Greek...
11/03/2025

🐶Only a few spots left! Join us in honoring Glen’s memory on these special tours.💜
🗓️14/03 - Tour in English & Greek
🗓️16/03 - Tour in English & Greek

Αll proceeds from bookings will go to two animal welfare organizations, to Nine Lives Greece & the @Εθελοντική Φροντίδα Αδέσποτων Άνδρου- Animal Welfare society of Andros, to help more furry friends in need.

👉🏽 Links in bio!

👩‍🦰🌿Celebrating   with the   – the proud women who stand tall, patiently awaiting their sister’s return.Happy   to all o...
08/03/2025

👩‍🦰🌿Celebrating with the – the proud women who stand tall, patiently awaiting their sister’s return.

Happy to all of you!

👉🏽 Find your own with “Athens Highlights Mythology Tour” in bio!

🌊✨ Maybe you didn’t know you could experience this in  . And maybe you didn’t know that yesterday was Clean Monday, a ve...
04/03/2025

🌊✨ Maybe you didn’t know you could experience this in . And maybe you didn’t know that yesterday was Clean Monday, a very special day for Greeks!

marks the beginning of Lent for the Orthodox Church and the end of the carnival season. But it’s also a day filled with delicious traditions like lagana (a special flatbread), taramosalata (fish roe dip), and a variety of seafood dishes.

For fresh seafood & a few unexpected views in the Athenian suburbs, check out these seaside tavernas:

• Litsa, Keratea
• Xipolitos, Loutsa
• Sardelaki me Thea, Varkiza
• Kalos Gialos, Porto Rafti

👉🏽Find your own with “Athens Food Tours” in bio!

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🐶 With a heavy heart, Marika, a beloved guide of ours has lost her dog, Glen. In his memory, she has decided to offer 4 ...
26/02/2025

🐶 With a heavy heart, Marika, a beloved guide of ours has lost her dog, Glen. In his memory, she has decided to offer 4 tours in collaboration with Alternative Athens, to honor the love and devotion Glen brought into her life.

🗓️ 14/03 - Tour in English & Greek
🗓️ 16/03 - Tour in English & Greek

Αll proceeds from bookings will go to two animal welfare organizations, to Nine Lives Greece & the Animal Welfare society of Andros, to help more furry friends in need. 🐾💙

Join us to explore the history of and honor Glen’s memory with love and solidarity.

👉🏽Find these special tours in the first comment ✨

“We had a great walking tour with Andreas to visit the neighborhoods of Athens! We learned many things about Athens’ cul...
18/02/2025

“We had a great walking tour with Andreas to visit the neighborhoods of Athens! We learned many things about Athens’ culture and history we would never have known otherwise. Andreas was very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend!” Nora F. 🙋🏻‍♀️

🥹That’s what Nora said about us and our tour, and it made us even prouder of the work we’ve chosen to do.💜

We truly love what we do, and kind words like hers only deepen our love for Alternative Athens. Thank you, Nora! 🫶

👉🏽 Find your own , as Nora did, with “Best of Ancient and Modern Athens Tour” in the first comment!

☀️ Family Fun in Athens 🌿A lush garden with a clear view of the Temple of Hephaestus—the perfect spot for a sunny day ou...
17/02/2025

☀️ Family Fun in Athens 🌿

A lush garden with a clear view of the Temple of Hephaestus—the perfect spot for a sunny day out! 🏛️ Kids can enjoy painting while the whole family soaks in the beauty of .

Look out for our family-friendly workshops next time you’re here. It’s a fun way to add color to your adventure! 🌈

👉🏽 Find your own with “Young Heroes: A Family Mythology Tour” in bio!

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Visiting  : The Ultimate Gift 💙 For yourself: A priceless journey of history, culture, and flavors.❤️ For your love: A t...
14/02/2025

Visiting : The Ultimate Gift

💙 For yourself: A priceless journey of history, culture, and flavors.
❤️ For your love: A timeless memory to cherish together.

Maybe it’s time to plan your escape? 🏛️ Happy !

👉🏽 Find your own gift in bio!

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Never Tried  ? Here’s the Plan:1️⃣ Book your flight to   (trust us, it’s worth it).✈️2️⃣ Reserve a spot on The Delicious...
11/02/2025

Never Tried ? Here’s the Plan:

1️⃣ Book your flight to (trust us, it’s worth it).✈️
2️⃣ Reserve a spot on The Delicious Athens Food Tour. 🍴✨
3️⃣ Devour the most mouthwatering street food of your life. 🌯🔥
4️⃣ Love it so much, you go back for seconds. (and thirds 🤫).

👉🏽Find your own with “The Delicious Athens Food Tour” in the first comment!

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Women Power Through the Ages 🤍From the Bronze Age to the Renaissance, explore the roles and experiences of women in Cycl...
09/02/2025

Women Power Through the Ages 🤍

From the Bronze Age to the Renaissance, explore the roles and experiences of women in Cycladic culture in this landmark exhibition of .

With around 150 unique artifacts—many on display for the first time—this exhibition highlights women as goddesses, mothers, priestesses, and powerful figures in both public and private life.

📅 From 12th of December until 4th of May
♿ Wheelchair Accessible Don’t miss this captivating journey through time, celebrating the women of the Cycladic world!

📸 Museum of Cycladic Art

  is dotted with architectural marvels that bear witness to the city’s glorious and turbulent past. Elegant mansions and...
07/02/2025

is dotted with architectural marvels that bear witness to the city’s glorious and turbulent past.

Elegant mansions and marbled neoclassical buildings of the 19th-century blend with modern multi-storey housing (known as polykatikies), all contributing to the city’s quirky urbanscape.

Come with us around this very old modern city, and see how it evolved into one of Europe’s most interesting urban spaces.

👉🏽Find your own with “Unexpected Athens Orientation Tour” in bio!

Drinks on the pavement, good friends, great music, and the vibrant vibe of   under the stars 🌌✨ That’s the true Alternat...
05/02/2025

Drinks on the pavement, good friends, great music, and the vibrant vibe of under the stars 🌌✨

That’s the true Alternative Athens experience! Nights kick off late, after 10 PM, and flow into the early morning hours—where the city never sleeps.🍹🎶

👉🏽 Find your own with “Athens Nightlife Tour” in bio!

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What makes   truly special? 🌟   says it all—a vibrant meeting point of ancient, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and neoclassi...
03/02/2025

What makes truly special? 🌟 says it all—a vibrant meeting point of ancient, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and neoclassical eras. 🏺✨ Where history and modern life blend seamlessly, capturing the heart of every traveler.

👉🏽Find your own with “Best of Ancient and Modern Athens Tour” in the first comment!

«A girl reading a book in front of a girl reading a book.» - Unknown ArtistArt comes alive in the streets of  !  In the ...
01/02/2025

«A girl reading a book in front of a girl reading a book.» - Unknown Artist

Art comes alive in the streets of !

In the heart of Metaxourgeio, a renowned red-light district, the graffiti portrays a conservatively dressed girl, reading a book, and being transported into a beautiful, elevated world. 💭✨

The message was intended to offer a sense of inspiration and hope, especially to the s*x workers who see it daily, but also to all passers-by—a reminder that transformation and imagination hold the power to change our lives. 🌟📖

👉🏽 Find your own with “The Athens Street Art Tour” in the first comment!

📸DiscoverGreece.comt x This is Athens

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Explore the   early in the morning to avoid the crowds and heat, then enjoy a flavorful lunch on a street food walking t...
29/01/2025

Explore the early in the morning to avoid the crowds and heat, then enjoy a flavorful lunch on a street food walking tour.

If you want to find yourself in something truly Athenian, the Varvakios Agora, Athens’ Central Food Market, is waiting for you for a delicious journey into the past.

Taste the authentic flavors of 🏛️ and uncover century-old hidden recipes! 🕰️🍴

👉🏽 Find your own with “Acropolis Mythology Food Tour” in the first comment!

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