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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,
•exploring 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.

08/11/2026

Athens is a city built in layers, and design lovers will notice them everywhere. Classical symmetry, neoclassical façades, Art Deco details, modernist blocks and a new generation of Greek contemporary design all share the same streets.

Tip:
Make design shopping part of your walk. Stop by the Benaki Museum Shop at the Ghika Gallery on Kriezotou for Greek design, art books and objects, browse Paraphernalia for contemporary homeware and unexpected design finds, then head to Modernon Retrosexual Vintage Shop near Monastiraki for mid-century furniture, lighting and retro pieces. You may end up taking home something much more interesting than a typical Athens souvenir.

👉🏽 Discover your own on our small-group “Best of Ancient and Modern Athens Tour”. Link in bio!
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05/11/2026

After all those kilometres, Athens has plenty of ways to put the calories back in. 😌 The newly revived Stoa Arsakiou has turned one of the city centre’s historic arcades into a new meeting point for Greek food, drinks and contemporary culinary concepts.

Tip: Once you’ve crossed the Marathon finish line, or finished cheering from the stands, head to Stoa Arsakiou for the refuel. Fresh pasta, souvlaki, loukoumades, w**e and more are now gathered under one roof, so everyone can choose their own post-race reward. 🏃🍝

👉🏽 Discover your own on our small-group “The Delicious Athens Food Tour”. Link in bio!
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03/11/2026

Athens has a different energy on Marathon weekend. 🏃On November 7 & 8, thousands of runners take over the city, with the Authentic Marathon finishing inside the Panathenaic Stadium.

Tip:
Not running? Head to the Kallimarmaro and welcome the finishers. Entry for spectators is free, and the atmosphere when runners enter the stadium is worth experiencing at least once. If the marathon itself is on your bucket list, start planning early for the next edition. 😉

👉🏽 Find your own Alternative Athens with “The Olympic Games Workout Tour” in bio!
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30/10/2026

A good walk leaves room for a coffee stop. Somewhere to sit, chat and decide you’re quite happy not to be moving for a few minutes. That counts as getting to know Athens too. ☕

Tip
Need a little boost during your tour? Ask your guide whether there’s time for a quick stop. Try a Greek coffee and mention how sweet you like it when ordering, because the sugar goes in while it’s brewed.

👉🏽 Find your own Alternative Athens with “The Delicious Athens Food Tour” in bio!
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25/10/2026

Exarcheia has a few new answers to “Where shall we go tonight?” Vinyl on the turntables, carefully made cocktails and kitchens giving you a reason to stay for dinner. There’s plenty happening beyond the neighbourhood’s familiar hangouts. 🍸

Our Exarcheia newsletter brings together five spots worth knowing for your next night out. We’ve done the looking around, now you get to choose your evening.

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21/10/2026

Your own pace, your own detours and nobody to negotiate dinner plans with. Sometimes a solo evening needs nothing more than a good walk and somewhere comfortable to sit. Athens, meet your newest people watcher. ☕

Tip
Head to Apostolou Pavlou in Thissio for an evening stroll with the Acropolis in view. Find a café table facing the promenade, order something you enjoy and watch the city go by. There’s no need to fill every minute.

👉🏽 Find your own Alternative Athens with “Acropolis & Agora: The Rise & Fall of Democracy Tour” in bio!
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18/10/2026

A whole day planned around food sounds perfectly reasonable to us. Something from a bakery, a coffee stop, then a seafood lunch you’re in no hurry to finish. Bring an appetite and leave the afternoon open. 🐟

Tip
Head to Margaro in Piraeus for a menu that keeps things simple, with shrimp, red mullet and Greek salad among the choices. Ask what fish is fresh that day and order a few things to share. Sometimes lunch really doesn’t need more planning than that.

👉🏽 Find your own Alternative Athens with “Piraeus Food & History Tour” in bio!
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14/10/2026

That island feeling doesn’t always need a ferry. Galaxidi has old captains’ houses, little harbours and a waterfront that makes you want to sit down and stay a while. A lovely change of pace from Athens. 🌊

Tip: Make it a road trip from Athens or add it to your own visit to Delphi. Leave time for a walk around the harbour and a meal by the water. This is a place to enjoy slowly, not squeeze into a quick photo stop.

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12/10/2026

Address

24, Chalkokondili Street
Athens
10432

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 20:00
Thursday	09:00 - 20:00
Friday	09:00 - 20:00
Saturday	09:00 - 20:00
Sunday	09:00 - 20:00

Website

https://www.alternativeathens.com/

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