Athens Photography Walking Tour: Hills and Demes of Ancient Greece

Athens, Greece

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.

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.

USD $95.44

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Lawrence A	September 2010
A terrific tour that took us to special locations to capture excellent images of the Acropolis but also many other less common images of historical and modern sites. Good guidance on composition, use of light and perspective. Strenuous walking with hills and stairs.

Review by: Spiros S	August 2010
Tour had nothing to do with photography other than walking up a mountain and taking some photos.

Review by: Christine M	October 2009
Our guide was just great for the photography walking tour! I am an amateur photographer and take pictures just for fun. Our guide was patient and offered excellent guidance about framing pictures, use of lighting, and where to stand for the best shots. Occasionally he took pictures and then I could compare what he took with my photos. Then he offered suggestions on how to improve my photos. It was exactly what I needed. Our photo tour included beautiful scenery, interesting shots of the marketplace and perfect photo opportunities for capturing the best photos of ancient ruins. My husband accompanied me on the tour and enjoyed it just as much as I did.