Athens street art tour: Psiri, Gazi & Metaxourgio murals

Walk the districts where Athens became the street art capital

A 2.5-hour street art tour of Athens takes you through Psiri, Gazi and Metaxourgio with a live English-speaking guide, exploring murals by famous Greek and international artists. You'll see the celebrated owl of Athens in Metaxourgio, visit the alternative galleries of Psiri, and walk through Gazi's coolest neighborhoods where the most recognized street artists have left their mark. Small groups stay under eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Gazi45m
2. Psiri30m

Explore Athens street art districts

• Visit Metaxourgio murals
• Explore ceramics craftsmen district street art
• See murals in Gazi nightlife district
• Discover graffiti in Psirri district

The experience

The tour starts in Metaxourgio, a district known for social initiatives and street art that fills every wall. Here you'll find the famous owl of Athens and numerous murals that shift and change as new work goes up. From there you move into Psiri, where ancient pottery workshops once stood and now an alternative scene thrives with graffiti that grows richer by the week. The guide walks you through the history of each neighborhood alongside the art itself, so you understand not just what you're looking at but why these districts matter to Athens now.

Gazi rounds out the route: a district packed with bars and restaurants, famous for its nightlife and for drawing the most recognized street artists in Greece to paint there. The murals here are large-scale and bold, the work of artists whose names carry weight in the city. Because street art changes constantly, no two tours see exactly the same walls, and the guide knows which new pieces have gone up since the last group came through. Groups stay small, capped at eight people, so you move at a pace that lets you stop and look, ask questions, and photograph without the crowd.

What’s included

• Small groups of up to eight people.
• all fees and taxes.
• a local expert guide speaking English.
• hygiene products including hand sanitizers and face masks.

Before you book

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 10:00, from € 49 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Eureka Athens

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation. If you read Greek or want a guide in another language, check the available options at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the famous owl of Athens and where do I see it?

The owl is a celebrated street art piece in Metaxourgio, one of the most recognizable murals in the city. You'll visit it as part of the tour's first stop in that district.

Do I need to be fit to walk this tour?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour covers several neighborhoods on foot, so comfortable walking shoes are a good idea.

Why is Gazi known for street art?

Gazi is one of the coolest districts in Athens and has become a destination for the most famous street artists of Greece, who have chosen it to create large murals. The neighborhood combines bars, restaurants and nightlife with serious art.

Will the street art I see on the tour still be there when I visit?

Street art in Athens is continually changing, so new pieces appear and old ones are painted over. The guide knows the current state of the neighborhoods and will show you what's there now, but the specific murals shift over time.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

The tour takes you through Metaxourgio, Psiri and Gazi. Metaxourgio is a street art paradise with social initiatives; Psiri blends tradition and modernity with graffiti; Gazi is known for its nightlife and the work of Greece's most talented street artists.