What you’ll do
Follow us on a unique adventure as we will venture into the “forbidden” rebellious neighborhood of Exarcheia.
Duration
3 Hours
Highlights
Explore Athens’ most alternative neighbourhood that is undoubtedly considered one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
Walk through the hidden streets and corners of Exarcheia and hear stories about student rebellions and anarchist riots
Learn about the intellectual and artistic side of Exarcheia and discover one of the biggest Street Art scenes worldwide
Browse vintage fashion stores and second-hand vinyl stores and dig up the most unexpected souvenirs
Enjoy a traditional Greek coffee like locals love to do and sweeten your palate with some special delights
Tour snapshot
Follow us on a unique adventure as we will venture into the “forbidden” rebellious neighborhood of Exarcheia. The locals and the press have given to Exarcheia the title of Greece’s Anarchism capital. Exarcheia is known for its student movements, political riots, and revolutionary ideas. However, Exarcheia was undoubtedly selected among the coolest neighbourhoods of Europe, as here, it is the district where students, intellectuals, and artists prefer to live. Get off the beaten path and visit contemporary art spaces and independent coffee shops, browse second-hand vinyl and vintage fashion, and sample special sweet delights, in places only known by locals!
Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour:
Local businesses in a district that doesn’t generally benefit from tourism are supported.
By supporting 100% local, small-scale businesses, you promote their work and their enterprises to thrive through financial crisis
By visiting a 100-year-old local bakery, you help them to continue serving authentic local delicacies.
By joining this tour, Exarcheia’s unconventional and creative characters are kept in the spotlight, in contrast to the tension created by the national forces.