ATHENS PHOTO MARATHON
A private Photo Tour just for you and your company!
Spend a wonderful day discovering and photographing the heart of Athens and live an authentic @Athenscity experience!
TOUR INTRODUCTION
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 and juxtapositions, its famous landmarks and secret beautiful corners are just waiting for you to photo discover them!
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 Tours in Athens!
FACTS & FIGURES
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Cost: €249 for 1 person, €359 for 2, €399 for 3
Included: Private tour, entrance fees to the Acropolis site, nibbles and refreshments, transport fares if needed, a 10% off on any other Photo Tour
Not Included: Sit-down lunch, personal expenses and any entrance fees besides the Acropolis site’s
Time: Upon arrangement
Max: 3 persons
Meeting point: Acropolis Metro Station or your hotel if central
TOUR ITINERARY
We start our Photo Tour under the shade of the Acropolis by walking on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street; one of the city’s most popular and scenic pedestrian promenades, where the modern Greek capital links with its ancient sites. It is named after Dionysius the Areopagite, the first Athenian convert to Christianity after Apostle Paul’s sermon, according to the Acts of the Apostles.
Our Photo Tour will take us to emblematic archaeological sites, a 16th-century picturesque little church, and viewing areas, and also introduce you to the neoclassical and modern architecture of the buildings along the vibrant pedestrian walkway that changes its name to Apostolou Pavlou as we head towards the hip Thisseio area.
You will be able to capture the local street life, street artists, Athenian archaeological landmarks, views of the Acropolis, and classic Athenian architectural details. Our route will introduce you to art deco style Athenian buildings, the Acropolis Museum, the Theater of Dionysus where competitions took place for the best dramas in honor of the pleasure god, and the Herodes Atticus Theater; the 2nd century A.D once cedar-roofed “Irodion” at the foot of the Acropolis that holds today Athens’ festival performances on balmy evenings.

We continue our walk by visiting the Acropolis. Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. Live the experience of photographing one of the most iconic monuments of the world up and 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 give a nice background to it and impressive urban landscape photos.

We leave the monument and through the lively Thissio area full of coffee shops, street vendors and artists, and flea market’s Ermou Street we arrive in Monastiraki. 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 providing 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)

Following Athena’s Street, we reach Athens’ Central Food Market (Varvakios Agora). This chaotic, colorful market in Athens is a magnet for photographers. It keeps an edgy vibe of Athens making it different from other European cities markets. It’s not the prettiest area, but it has a 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 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. The Athens’ Central Food Market will get you “life as it is” photos! (snacks all along the way)

We carry on to Omonia Square. Omonia has been a very beautiful round square in the past, full of green and with a spectacular fountain, and has been considered the heart of the city, but it’s been affected today by urban decay, drugs, and prostitution. Omonia may look a little sketchy and dodgy (not to worry, you are with a very aware and observant local!) but it also happens to be one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Athens, with plenty of people full of character walking around. Not very far from the touristy areas, but with a very noticeable, authentic change, it’s still a primary district for commercial and social activity. The area of Omonia will provide us with real Athenian life photos.

We take the Metro to Syntagma Square. The impressive building of the Greek parliament is here. The history of the impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament is intimately linked to the history of the Modern Greek state. Initially, the building served as the palace of Kings Otto and George I. It became the Parliament and Senate building a hundred years after it was constructed and still houses the Hellenic Parliament today. Through all those years, the building has undergone a series of changes and has been modernized. Every hour the Change of the Guards takes place in front of the building by the Evzones, a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, that guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The duties of the soldiers are part of a ceremonial nature. Every soldier guards for about an hour, 3 times in total every 48 hours. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch to another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. The steps that the official ceremony requires at the time of changing are carried out slowly to protect their blood circulation after 60 min of immobility. The soldiers of the Presidential Guard are selected according to their height, excellent physical condition, and psychological state as well as character and morality, as they follow hard training before they become part of this honorary unit. The training lasts for one month and includes exercises to keep the body and mind still. Apart from staying still, the soldiers must also not make any face or eye move and must not show any expression.

For an unforgettable closure of our Photo Walk, a taxi will take 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.

Halar Mirani2024-12-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vasilis [the photographer] is an experienced guide and expert at capturing the perfect moment for us even when the conditions were not ideal. The photos came out very dramatic and captured the beauty of Athens and Acropolis extremely well. It was a paparazzi shot and he helped placing my partner (now fiancée) at the ideal spot with Acropolis in the background for me to do the proposal and she didn’t suspect a thing! This is a rare talent and he went above and beyond my requirements and I highly recommend his surprise proposal offering from his website. bashar ishaya2024-11-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Todella ystävällinen ja ammattitaitoinen valokuvaaja. Osasi todella hyvin tuoda esiin kuvattavien parhaita puolia. Kertoi samalla. kuvauspaikoista mielenkiintoisia tarinoita. Travis Dedmore2024-10-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vasilis was the very best -- he took amazing photos, engaged in wonderful conversation and provided fantastic history of Athens. It was a great experience and I highly recommend his services. His photos were lovely! Christopher Ontoy2024-10-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vasilis is an amazing photographer! On top of great pictures that will immortalize our trip to Athens, he also has a very positive and happy disposition which made our photo tour even more memorable. Thanks for the great experience, Vasilis! דניאל רול2024-10-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr.Vasilis service is wonderful and very professional I have booked his service to shoot an opening of an Art Exhibition in Athens , and I am very pleased with the result , and the high level of cooperation . Very recommended !! Mark Fulford2024-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vasilis was awesome 👌 his attention to detail in every photo is just what we were looking for! The simple posing instructions made the shots superb!! We will definitely use Vasilis again and of course we recommend him to anyone looking for great personalize photos during your stay in Athens! Iro Lagou2024-10-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Πολύ καλό χέρι, εντυπωσιακά κάδρα με φαντασία κ μεράκι! Amanda Collins2024-10-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing way to capture the joy of our honeymoon. Basilios was not only an amazing guide during our walk through the city, but a gifted photographer who capture the love and intimacy between myself and my husband. He took us to different neighborhoods across the city capturing the unique personalities and charm Athens has on offer. I highly recommend if you are looking for a photographic experience in Greece you book with Vasileos.
CalvinAndH0bbes2024-10-16Verified Amazing and Magical Experience Vasilis is an amazing photographer! On top of great pictures that will immortalize our trip to Athens, he also has a very positive and happy disposition which made our photo tour even more memorable. Thanks for the great experience, Vasilis! דניאל ר2024-10-15Verified Private Photo shoot in Athens Mr.Vasilis service is wonderful and very professional I have booked his service to shoot an opening of an Art Exhibition in Athens , and I am very pleased with the result , and the high level of cooperation . Very recommended !! Mark F2024-10-14Verified A great photographer who loves his customers Vasilis is a true professional who love his craft! Nice and easy going person to talk to and he demonstrates great customer care! We will definitely work with him in the future! Josie2024-10-09Verified Capturing the beauty of Athen and Love Amazing way to capture the joy of our honeymoon. Vasileos was not only an amazing guide during our walk through the city, but a gifted photographer who capture the love and intimacy between myself and my husband. He took us to different neighborhoods across the city capturing the unique personalities and charm Athens has on offer. I highly recommend if you are looking for a photographic experience in Greece you book with Vasileos. yegabr2024-10-07Verified A beautiful way to start your day in Athens This stunning view and the photography pearls were well worth the effort of waking up early for this sunrise tour. Vasilis is both very likeable and quite knowledgeable. He assessed my skill level and equipment and tailored the content accordingly. He also kindly provided coffee and helped me get to to my next tour.Attached are some iphone shots as I have not yet edited the dslr images.Just do yourself a favor and take this tour. It is a very beautiful way to start a morning in Athens. Appy G2024-10-02Verified Anniversary photoshoot in Athens I highly recommend Vasilis as your photographer while visiting Athens! His direction through a lens really brought out our personalities and connection to each other..and it really shows in the images. Thanks again so much! Plus, he’s a great, great guy!Tim and Norman ~ USA SCastillo182024-09-24Verified MUST do experience I would write a novel if I could. But let me begin with BOOK HIM ASAP. The absolute highlight of our honeymoon. Vasilis… THANK YOU! Not only does he take the best pictures throughout your walk… but he’s extremely informative and helpful. He almost served as a guide for the rest of our trip, with endless recommendations. And let me tell you… the food/restaurant recommendations were as great as the photos. He even stopped and bought us the best lemonade mid tour. It felt like a walk with a friend. And the photos? STUNNING. Kathy C2024-09-16Verified Amazing photo tours with Vasilis Meeting Vasilis and learning photography and Athens was a highlight of my short stay in Athens last week. My colleague and I booked a late afternoon/evening walking tour and a sunrise tour with Vasilis. That was all the free time we had for the trip and we were just so glad that's how we spent the time. He is a wonderful photographer and so keen to teach. To quote him, "That's my goal in life, to put people into photography. Happier people, less wars." His love for his country and photography was contagious and inspiring. Walking and photographing next to a kind-hearted and wise man like Vasilis made me feel incredibly grateful for life. This is a fond memory that I will cherish for a very long time. I hope I get to visit Athens again and will find Vasilis again for sure! Gabriela G2024-09-08Verified Had a great time and got amazing photos! - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Took a tour with Vasili once in the winter and had such a great time that I had to come back again! The photos came out amazing, and were great for showing friends and family, or for posting on social media. As a photographer, Vasili knows how to get people to open up, as well as what moods, colors, and poses work best for them. There was a great variety in the pictures as a result of changing locations, clothes, and working with the props we brought along. Laughing and smiling for certain shots came naturally in his company. And, as a tour guide, Vasili was showing us places around the Acropolis that even the Athenian local in our group didn't know about. Hoping to return to Greece for another tour with him soon! Paula P2024-08-17Verified Must do, amazing guide, place, experience! The Athens sunrise photo tour was an amazing and unique experience that I will never forget. Vasilis is an Athens-born professional photographer with over 30 years of experience and with an incredible love and knowledge of the city. This was a private tour, and felt like a stroll with an old friend. He will meet you where your photography level is. The spot for the tour is incredible, with sweeping views of the entire Acropolis hill, Acropolis museum, and the city below. The sun rises to the right. We started well before the sunrise, and he constantly gave tips on framing, technical aspects, and timing. He made sure we made efficient use of time, since the light changes so fast with as the sun rises. He also gave suggestions on other places to go to photograph Athens and surrounding areas, and even brought breakfast! I came out with amazing pictures, new learnings, and a new friend. I wish every travel destination had a Vasilis. Now stop reading and book a tour! It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Greece.



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