Tours

The tours at a glance

Dates and length of the tour by arrangement. Each tour can be customised individually

Tour 1

Welcome to Athens I Lycabettus I Art in Kolonaki

Meeting at Dexameni Square. Walk to the cable car station in Kolonaki that leads up to Lycabettus hill. While enjoying the grand view over the city, introduction to the history of Athens (pointing to the respective landmarks Acropolis, Philopappos, Pnyx, Pireas and Salamis) and bridge to the modern times (Greek Revolution, the modern city, the 20th century historical events, the ancient and the old Olympics, the recent financial crisis and the rebirth of the young art scene that led to the documenta14 exhibition).

Walking down Lycabettus Hill and visiting a contemporary art show at the Benaki or Cycladic Museum and/or two or three selected art galleries in Kolonaki. Where possible an introduction by the artist / art dealer is arranged.

Short lunch break in Kolonaki. After lunch continuation of the gallery tour.

Tour ends at 6pm.

Evening program (theater, music, dinner) upon arrangement.

Tour 2

Changing of Guards I EMST I Galleries and Art Spaces around Monastiraki

Changing of Guards ceremonies take place at the Presidential Mansion and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is off Syntagma Square below the Hellenic Parliament. After a short metro ride visit of the Contemporary Art Museum EMST, which is housed in the former FIX brewery.

After lunch break we walk through the old town below the Acropolis and visit two or three more art spaces. The tour ends in the area of Monastiraki Square.

Evening program (theater, music, dinner) upon arrangement.

Tour 3

Psyrri walk I Galleries and Art Spaces Metaxourgio and Exarchia

Visit and meetings with founders of art spaces in the Metaxourgio and Exarchia district. Both neighbourhoods have largely contributed to Athens’ fame of being a young art city. In Metaxourgio, named after a silk mill, young entrepreneurs and artists have settled in old factories and warehouses and have established a thriving art and restaurant scene. We start in the morning with a strole through the Psyrri district that has become famous for its graffiti culture and arrive in Metaxourgio after half an hour. We visit two important art galleries. Later we move to Exarchia, by taxi or by bus.

Lunch in the neighbourhood of Exarchia in a iconic restaurant. Exarchia has always been a melting pot for bohemians, artists, anarchists and partisans. An exciting and sometimes turbulent area, far away from mass tourism. Recently Exarchia has been revived by young artists opening studios and non-commercial art spaces. End of tour at 6pm.

Evening program (theater, music, dinner) upon arrangement.

Tour 4

Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center I Private Collection I Pireas Art Galleries

Taxi/bus transfer to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Guided tour of the National Opera, Library, and park complex designed by Renzo Piano.

Afterwards, we continue to a private art collection by the sea (approx. 30 minutes).

Transfer to the marina of Mikrolimano (Piraeus), where we will enjoy lunch at an excellent seafood restaurant overlooking the sea.

We then continue to the former warehouse district of Piraeus, the port of Athens, where two galleries present international contemporary art positions.

The tour ends at approximately 6 pm, followed by a transfer back to the city center.

This tour cannot be booked online. Please contact me directly.

Additional Information

Options:

Each tour can be adapted individually: From 1 to 6 days and from 1 to 22 people.

And or including:

Ancient Greece (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Museum, Philopappous hill and other sites)
Private Collections (Benaki Pireos, Goulandris Museum, Theocharakis Foundation, Onassis Ready and more)
Public, historic buildings and private, historic mansions
One day boat tour to the island of Hydra (May-October) to the contemporary art scene