Athens Photography Walking Tour: Hills and Demes of Ancient Greece

Location:Athens, Greece
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:3061ATHENS_PH2

From USD $94.04 View price calendar

Starting at the pedestrian area of Apostolou Pavlou street, which unites the major archaeological sites of Athens, you will follow in the steps of Hadrian to see where he attended the inauguration of the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Wind your way past Roman ruins, mosques, temples and the homes of the Greek Gods of Olympus as en route you see the 3000 year old Theatres which premiered the plays of Sophocles and Euripides and that are still in use today.

Highlights

4-hour photography walking tour in Athens
Walk through the hills and demes of ancient Greece
Photograph the Acropolis from the Hill of Philopappou
Get photography tips, such as how to work with light, from a professional guide
Experience Athens from a local's perspective

You will have superb vantage points from the sacred Hill of Philopappou (Hills of the Muses) to photograph the Acropolis, then on to Plaka passing the magically lit restaurants scattered all over the hillside. You will learn how to work with light and shadows, color and forms in a creative way, how to use photographic techniques to advantage and how to be ready to take great photos any time you go out with your camera.

The goal of the Athens Photography Walking Tour is to:

Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer
Encourage the observation of new viewpoints and interesting details which might easily be overlooked
Improve photography technique
Have a more interesting experience and involvement when visiting a city
Have fun!

Your English-speaking Photographer guide has in-depth local knowledge, a passion for Athens and for the art of photography. So bring your camera and be prepared to walk, shoot and click.

Schedule Details

Athens Photography Walking Tour

Departs:

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Departure Point: Thisio Station Departure Time:

June and July - 6:30pm
August - 6:00pm
September and October - 4:30pm

Duration:

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Concludes at Monastiraki Station

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Walking tour
Professional photographer guide

Exclusions:

Camera and film
Entrance fees
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Participants must have a basic knowledge of their camera
Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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