Athens Greek designers shopping small group guided walking tour
Enjoy the best of the independent Athenian shopping scene and discover a spree of young, ingenious designers creating wonderful, affordable items.
In Kolonaki, you’ll drop into clothing boutiques that stand out from the crowd not just because of what their product lines look like but also because of how they’re made and what they’re made from. Discover pioneers in cosmetics – a company run by former pharmacists that combine Greek philosophy with natural ingredients. Another stop will be at a deli store, dedicated to Greek produce and traditional Greek foodstuffs. In the center of town, after a stop for coffee and a visit to a museum gift shop, you’ll visit two jewelry shops and check out more boutiques, including one with a range of items that runs from small furniture to shoes and accessories.
Before the tour has even finished, you’ll know more about where Greek fashion and the Greek aesthetic are headed, and there’s a very good chance you’ll have picked up more than just some really good ideas for your wardrobe.
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Do this because
- Visit 10 carefully selected and curated Athenian shops, offering one of a kind items
- Discover the latest trends in Greek design and meet some up-and-coming designers
- Visit a unique museum gift shop that expands the definition of art
- Check out the hottest stores in the city
- See first-hand how various goods are made
Important to know
- This tour requires a minimum booking of 2 participants. In the unusual event that the minimum is not met you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour runs with a maximum of 12 participants
- Please note there will be a stop for coffee and a snack at the museum shop, the cost of which are not included
- This tour is wheelchair accessible but please note that an escort for the wheelchair user must also be present
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
- This is a family friendly tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 25 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Guided tour
What’s not included
- Personal expenses
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Platia Filikis Eterias 2, Athens, Greece
Meeting point:
Your guide will be holding an Alternative Athens sign and will meet you at Kolonaki Sq., 2, Patriarchou Ioakim in front of Apollonio Bakery. Please make sure that you are at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time. The group will depart on time and those not present will be considered a no-show for which no refund can be made.
Provider
Alternative Athens
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