Athens has a vibrant contemporary art scene, with cutting-edge galleries clustered in Metaxourgeio, Kolonaki and Piraeus showing emerging and established artists. Discover them alongside skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. The art scene is a creative layer of the Athens travel guide. The sections below cover why Athens is an art hub, … Read more
Aristotle’s Lyceum is the archaeological site of the school the great philosopher founded in 335 BC, the home of the Peripatetic school where he taught while walking and talking among the gardens. Discover this quiet, profound ruin alongside skip-the-line Acropolis tickets and tours from My Greece Tours. This birthplace of philosophy is a thoughtful stop … Read more
Athens’s Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology displays working reconstructions of astonishing ancient inventions, from the Antikythera Mechanism to robots, automata and the first alarm clock. See it alongside the city’s headline sights with skip-the-line tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a fascinating, family-friendly visit. This unique, family-friendly museum is a fascinating stop … Read more
Athens shopping runs from Ermou Street’s high-street brands and Monastiraki’s flea market to Kolonaki’s luxury boutiques and characterful local products. Build your shopping into an easy city visit with central tours and skip-the-line sightseeing tickets from My Greece Tours for a smoother day in town. Knowing where to browse is part of a great Athens … Read more
Kolonaki is the upmarket Athens neighbourhood on the slopes of Lycabettus Hill, famed for designer boutiques, buzzing café culture, fine museums and elegant townhouses. Explore it alongside the city’s headline sights with curated tours and skip-the-line tickets from My Greece Tours for a smoother Athens stay. This stylish quarter is one of the most rewarding … Read more