Awful Athens

4.9 (75 Reviews)
Italian Institute of Education in Athens
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Duration

1.5 hour

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

25 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. But some places are really awful. Want to see a different side of Athens? You’re in the right place!

You will find a contrasting city, with a totally different cultural and social character, and another topography. Bustling places where tourists and immigrants, street vendors, and passers-by bump into each other, passing through it in a rush. This mix of cultural diversity and mirror of social “disorder”.

Ungentrified and lively, the oldest limb of the modern metropolis—an area where no-frills Greek classics sit next to ethnic eats, 60s office blocks, and old printing presses. Not Athens’ prettiest face.

Godforsaken places and a lot of urban decay: awful can be awesome. Dare to see it.

Discover one of the most controversial and offbeat areas of Athens – only for true explorers.

-Please note that this experience is not advised for the faint-hearted. Nothing is going to happen to you, but know what you are booking.

-Feel free to contact me for a date and hour that suits you best and to create a combined schedule with our other experiences called “Athens Social and Political Walk”, “The Feminist Walk of Athens”, “History-walk about the Lgbtqia movement of Greece”.

Frequently asked questions

In this part of town (Victoria, Aghios Panteleimonas, Metaxourgeio, and Omonia) for modern adventurers, immigrants, and destroyed bodies and souls; you will find old decrepit neoclassical houses as well as some scattered “alternative” (as they style themselves) entertainment venues, which seem to be trying to forcibly change the identity of those areas. In the end, we'll visit completely gentrified Pysri, to see how the future looks like.

You can expect to receive an email from us within the next two business days. This email will serve as a confirmation and provide instructions to access your online itinerary for your order details. In the event that we encounter any issues fulfilling your request, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the alternatives that are available.

Unfortunately, our system only accepts bookings made at least 24 hours in advance of the experience date. However, depending on the availability of our hosts, we may be able to accommodate last-minute bookings. Please send us a message and we will check if it is possible to organize an experience for you.

If you have specifically booked a nighttime experience, starting later, like 8 pm, is definitely possible. However, if you have booked a different time slot and wish to have a later start time, please contact us and we will assist you accordingly.

In certain circumstances, we may be able to accommodate cash payments on the spot. Please reach out to us and we will discuss the options with you.

Absolutely! If you would like to add an additional guest to your booking, please get in touch with us, and we will provide you with a booking link for them prior to the experience.

Planetwonk operates its experiences rain or shine, so it's advisable to come prepared to the best of your ability. However, in the case of extreme or dangerous weather conditions, Planetwonk may decide to cancel or reschedule experiences. In such situations, our team will promptly contact you with updates and alternative options.

Durations

1.5 hour

Languages

English
Espanol

Tour's Location

Italian Institute of Education in Athens

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Awful Athens
Michael
03/07/2026
This was a really interesting tour. The explanation of contemporary Athens, including about places where life is very difficult - as well as those transformed by gentrification - was a great counterpoint to the historical sites of Athens. Some parts of the tour are uncomfortable but Issac doesn’t dwell in the spaces where people on the street are struggling.
Awful Athens
Elizabeth
01/07/2026
Adults who are curious about the dark side of Athens currently, I could not suggest this tour enough. The host is humorous, knowledgeable, and easy to connect with. Often when I travel and see things that feel a bit off, I struggle with finding someone local to talk about it. Issac isn’t afraid to go there. This was one of the most interesting tours of my life. Thank you Issac! If I were to do this again I would wear sneakers. I generally wear sandals because my feet swell but I had to be very careful wearing sandals.
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Marissa
13/06/2026
Get out of the tourist rut and learn about the complexities of contemporary Athens. The “hampsterdam” of Athens, the rising rents, the influx of questionable foreign investments, why there is so much graffiti, the frustrations of residents, and much more. The tour is well designed—not too heavy and not too basic. I can see it working for a wide range of people. Isaac can both break things down or go into more depth— as needed. He has a lot of patience and a great attitude. Our small group was diverse and he navigated us all with ease. I understand why so many people here have said this was their favorite part of their trip to Athens. Highly recommend.
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