Athens Private Photo Marathon

Join this private photo tour to master street photography with professional tuition and also meet and capture the real character of this ancient and modern city. An authentic Athens city experience! 

Athens is one of the most well-known cities in the world for its ancient monuments and its mythology and history. For street photographers, it has much more to offer than just history, though. This bustling city has an urban metropolis feeling mixed in with all that past. The fullness of character edginess throughout Athens’ streets can also be an introduction to the aftermath that the 2009 economic crisis caused to the city.

Power up your street photography skills with detailed mentoring on candid street portraits, witty observations, urban landscapes, and ‘decisive moment’ images.

Get ready to photo-cruise Athens’ urban inferno and be introduced to the secrets of street photography in a creative and inspirational way under the friendly, expert guidance of Photo Walks in Athens!

Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. Live the experience of photographing one of the most iconic monuments in the world up close! Additionally, we throw in some street photography, taking advantage of the tourism scene and the crowds consisting of very interesting characters that provide photo opportunities and interesting juxtapositions. Also, great panoramic views of the city of Athens will add a nice background to it, as will impressive urban landscape photos.

Through the scenic paths of Plaka at the foothills of the Acropolis, we discover the area of old Athens and the island-look area of Anafiotika. Everything under the warm Athenian sun that shines almost throughout the whole year! Our photo walk will pass by the most picturesque spots and reveal fantastic photographic opportunities!

Monastiraki is one of the busier neighborhoods, and it’s always full of life. A flea market neighborhood and one of the main shopping districts in Athens. An area with a cool vibe, a popular metro station, and a large square where youth hang out provide us with a variety of great photo opportunities to document Athenian life. Ancient ruins, shopping streets, busy passersby, street vendors, and lots of graffiti will provide witty and lively scenery for plenty of candid street photography! (Suggested stop for souvlaki and refreshments.)

This chaotic, colorful market in Athens is a magnet for photographers. It keeps the edgy vibe of Athens, making it different from other European city markets. It’s not the prettiest area, but it has character to spare. Athenians of all social and economic statuses come here to choose from olives and cheese to seafood and spice; this market has it all. The most interesting part is probably the meat market section, with hanging carcasses under bright orange light bulbs giving off a surreal atmosphere. Some of the butchers come from generations of butchers who have had stalls in the market for a century. Browse around, listening to their loud voices as they call out their prices. Athens’ Central Food Market will get you “life as it is” photos! (snacks all along the way)

The Panathenaic, or “Panathinaiko,” is the stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times took place in 1896. It has been there, in different forms, since the ancients. Later, it was reconstructed with famous Pentelic marble and took the nickname “Kallimarmaron”, which means “beautifully marbled”. It was also used during the Athens Olympic Games of 2004 and is the finish line of the classical marathon.

For an unforgettable closure to our photo walk, a taxi will get us in a few minutes to Lycabettus Hill, the highest point in the city that offers 360° spectacular views of Athens to photograph panoramically under the magical Athenian sunset light.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This is a 10,000-step photo safari of Athens! Some uneven surfaces and steps are encountered in the route, as well as slight elevation.

• Athens Private Photo Marathon
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• Hotel pick up and drop off can be arranged
• Entry ticket to Panathenaic Stadium
• Professional local photographer with great knowledge of the city and its history
• Entry ticket to Acropolis site

• Personal expenses

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• This Tour is Provided by Vasilis Germanis / @personalphotographerinathens.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.