Top activities
Top landmarks
Trip ideas
Nearby places
You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Athens Hipsters Tour: Culture, Creativity & Coffee

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Athens, Greece
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Instant confirmation

Overview

On this alternative Athens tour, explore New Athens, a lively hub that was born due to its creativity throughout the financial crisis.
Discover the hipster side of Athens with us by exploring its modern street food scene, the hip coffee bars, and the edgy art, interacting with some of the new generation of Athenians who are behind this scene, and capturing the best spots of the city blowing up your Instagram account!

- Discover the hippest local spots in Athens, such as trendy coffee shops, artists’ workshops & music studios and watch the city’s most innovative creators at work.
- Explore the modern street food scene in Athens & taste some of the locals’ favourite gourmet snacks.

What's Included

  • Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
  • PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port.
  • Enjoy bohemian coffee or tea.
  • Souvenirs & items of a personal nature
  • Additional food and drink
  • Small group tour option excluded hotel or port pick up
See 3 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Korai 7
Athina 105 64, Greece

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

The Academy of Athens

Following this absolute hipster tour, you’ll explore New Athens and the new Generation of Athenians whose innovative ideas and the passion for creating during the crisis period regenerated the city center in a lively hub where different cultures meet.Discover the modern street food scene of Athens, visit trendy coffee bars, and meet young artists in their studios. Your guide will reveal to you some great spots to blow up your Instagram account!Beginning your hipster walking tour of Athens, you’ll meet your local guide in Korai pedestrian Street and pass through the numerous stoas (covered walkways) of the city where cult cinemas and hidden stores narrate unique old-time stories and feelings of the city. This “old School” setting is the new trendy, and with your local guide you will find out why!
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ermou Street

The first Athenian you’ll meet is a young, local artist in an old grocery market building in the buzzing city centre that has transformed into her jewelry workshop. Look through her unique pieces in her showroom as you chat with the artist about her art and the techniques she follows as well as the obstacles to starting a business during turbulent financial times.Moving on to our next stop now, you’ll enjoy a gourmet and organic snack in a hip street food eatery that serves authentic tastes made from traditional recipes of Greece and Minor East. By eating here, you’ll support this small-owned business and local food producers financially as all ingredients used are exclusively produced and packaged by local farmers and vendors.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

Afterwards, you’ll visit our favourite spice house that is so exciting with fragrances and aromas that will travel you into the old Orient. Learn all about spices and herbs,and Greece’s strategic geographical position that brought together traders from East and West, and wake up your senses as you smell all these Asian and African spices, Greek and Balkan herbs, Indian sauces, and famous French tea brands. Of course, no visit is proper without a glass of local mountain tea!Continuing your tour, you’ll wander through the back streets of Athens in an area loved by the hipster community. Experience the areas’ cool vibes, admire charming neoclassical buildings and discover quaint little bars. At our next stop, if we’re lucky and no new tunes are produced at that moment, you’ll experience a musical presentation in a contemporary creative music lab.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Agia Irini Church

Then, we’ll stop for a caffeine shot at a cooperative that promotes fair-trade products and supports directly the producers, while next, you’ll be welcomed by the friendly owners of a foodie joint that is located on a cozy pedestrian street. Feel the ethnic vibes, smell the flavors and experience an exquisite savory pleasure made by mama’s hand.After filling your belly, enjoy a stroll around the Commercial Triangle District, an area totally reborn during the last decade of the financial crisis that has transformed into the most prominent asset of the city.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Psirri / Gazi

Next, you’ll walk through the Red Light District, to one of the hippest neighborhoods of Athens, known as Psirri. Explore artsy alleys, and discover vintage shops, secret underground clubs, alternative hangouts, and new-style designer collectives. Here is the place that you will recall your childhood memories as you dig out items of the 1980s & 90s culture.Your Athens Hipster walking tour couldn’t be completed without tasting a refreshing delightful organic ice cream made with fresh, high-quality products and selected raw ingredients.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 4 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Athens Hipsters Tour: Culture, Creativity & Coffee?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-210563P11

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
2 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
2
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Half-day Sounio and Athenian Riviera private tour

An amazing opporunity to drive through the coastal avenue with beatiful sea view all along until you reach the most southern and eastern point of …More

An amazing opporunity to drive through the coastal avenue with beatiful sea view all along until you reach the most southern and eastern point of...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
from
$64

Catamaran Sunset Semi Private and Greek Gastronomy in Athens

Our Athenian Riviera cruise is more than just a day at sea. It's a unique and unforgettable adventure that combines traditional meals, breathtaking scenery, amazing …More

Our Athenian Riviera cruise is more than just a day at sea. It's a unique and unforgettable adventure that combines traditional meals, breathtaking scenery, amazing...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
from
$188

9 Day Private Tour Ancient Peloponnese and Meteora

Step into the world of ancient Greece with this 9-day private journey through Delphi, Olympia, Meteora, and the Peloponnese. Explore sacred ruins, dramatic monasteries perched …More

Step into the world of ancient Greece with this 9-day private journey through Delphi, Olympia, Meteora, and the Peloponnese. Explore sacred ruins, dramatic monasteries perched...

9 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
from
$2,080

Acropolis, Temple Of Zeus,Olympic Stadium,Parliament,Guards Athens private Tour

Athens in 4 Hours – Private Highlights Tour Short on time but want to experience the very best of Athens? This private 4-hour tour is …More

Athens in 4 Hours – Private Highlights Tour Short on time but want to experience the very best of Athens? This private 4-hour tour is...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
from
$419

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

See the sights of Athens in this fun and easy 9km journey by regular or electric bike. During this 2.5 hour relaxed pace tour on...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,504)
from
$40

Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Walking Tour

Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees, …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Please note that there are several options available for this tour. You can upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes the entrance fees,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,363)
from
$39

Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum Tour

Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an …More

Delve into the fascinating world of Ancient Greece on a 3-hour walking tour of the Acropolis of Athens and the New Acropolis Museum. With an...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (911)
from
$53

Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a …More

Experience the beauty of Greece with our Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour, available in both morning and sunset options. Each tour offers a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3,569)
from
$40

What's Included

Activity name

  • Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
  • PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port.
  • Enjoy bohemian coffee or tea.
  • Savor and taste Greek street food: 3 stops with savory/sweet bites. You can comfortably skip lunch!
  • Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
  • Souvenirs & items of a personal nature
  • Additional food and drink
  • Small group tour option excluded hotel or port pick up
  • Tips & gratuities for your guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
  • How you help the local community by joining this tour: - Promote the multicultural and multi-ethnic character of the neighbourhoods you visit on this tour. - By supporting the new generation of Athenians, such as young artists, you promote their work and their enterprises to thrive through financial crisis.
  • Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
  • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name