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Tonight in Athens

11amJani Christou: EnantiodromiaThu 15 October, 11am · National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) · From €511amNiki Kanagini: An Ode to Things (retrospective)Thu 15 October, 11am · National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) · From €511amCéleste Boursier-Mougenot: clinamenThu 15 October, 11am · Onassis Mandra · From €5Free12pmDanae Stratou: Afales | NavelsThu 15 October, 12pm · Athens Concert Hall (Megaron), Annex MFree12pmGen X: Tales from the Forgotten GenerationThu 15 October, 12pm · DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art7pmOracle | Łukasz TwarkowskiThu 15 October, 7pm · Onassis Stegi, Main Stage · From €10FreeTonightBarbara Kruger: Untitled (Pride and Contempt)Thu 15 October · Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural CentreFreeTonightDancing Fountains at the SNFCC CanalThu 15 October · Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre Canal

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatThe CharlatansSat 17 October, 8pm · Floyd Live Music Venue · From €39SatThe Metropolitan Opera Live: MacbethSat 17 October, 8pm · Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) · From €10SunPestilenceSun 18 October, 7:30pm · Kyttaro Live Stage · From €30

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Athens

SpondiPangrati · $$$$Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora)Monastiraki / Omonia · $LukumadesMonastiraki / Psyrri · $ΜΑΝΗΜΑΝΗ (Manimani)Koukaki · $$StaniOmonia · $StrofiMakrygianni · $$DopiosHistoric Centre · $$Ergon House (Traditional Cookhouse)Historic Centre · $$Rakoumel – Cretan raki barExarchia · $$

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 9:30pmOzric TentaclesFri 16 October, 9:30pm · Gazarte · From €30Fri 10pmLate Night with the Athens State OrchestraFri 16 October, 10pm · Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) · From €10Wed 8:30pmThe Cleveland Orchestra – Franz Welser-MöstWed 21 October, 8:30pm · Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) · From €25A for Athens Rooftop BarMonastiraki · $$$The ClumsiesHistoric Centre · $$$CIEL Athens Rooftop BarPlaka · $$$Floyd Live Music VenueKeramikos · $$GazarteGazi / Keramikos · $$Half Note Jazz ClubMets · $$HeteroclitoSyntagma / Historic Centre · $$Red Lion Pub$$

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeNew Athens Free Tour Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeBecome Greek on Foot: Athens UncoveredDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour of the historic center of Athens:facts,myths and anecdotes about the past and presentDaily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeAthens Beyond the Acropolis – Experience Athens Like a Local with a Furry Pal 🐶Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe Heart of Athens TourDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeAthens After Dark: Tales Beneath the AcropolisDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeAthens’ Best Views – Discover a Hidden Side of Athens with a Furry Pal 🐶Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeGuided Walk of the Gods incl. views of Acropolis & Parthenon!Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.4 on GuruWalkFreeAthens: Guided Mythology Walking Tour Acropolis ViewDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.3 on GuruWalkFreeIn the Centre of Attention: the historic triangle of Athens.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 3.3 on GuruWalk▶ VideoTravel Athens - Greece in 3 DaysAny time · From €2Food Tour in AthensAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Day trip to SounioAny time · 7 hrs · From €2Vita notturna ad AteneAny time · 5 hrs · From €2Experience the unexpected Athens in a DayAny time · 8 hrs · From €2Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Athens, Greece in a dayAny time · 7 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

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Aegina by ferry8 hrs · Piraeus · From €12Poros by ferry8 hrs · Piraeus · From €17Guided hiking day trips around Athens (Nefeli Nine)4.5 hrs · Athens · From €45
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Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Athens

FreeΜονοπάτι "19"Route on OpenStreetMapFreeΜονοπάτι "18"Route on OpenStreetMapFreeΜονή Κυπριανού - Κιάφα Πίνη4.4 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeLycabettus Hill Walkabout 1.5 hrsFreePhilopappou Hill TrailsRoute from This is AthensFreeKaisariani Forest and Mount Ymittos Trailsabout 2 hrsFreeSNFCC Park and Lighthouse Walkabout 1.3 hrFreeTatoi Palace EstateRoute from This is Athens

Sport

Fri 9:15pmPanathinaikos vs Hapoel IBI Tel AvivFri 16 October, 9:15pm · Telekom Center Athens (OAKA)Thu 9:15pmPanathinaikos vs Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-GasteizThu 22 October, 9:15pm · Telekom Center Athens (OAKA)

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Athens: what's on, answered

What's on in Athens this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 3 events listed in Athens, including The Charlatans, The Metropolitan Opera Live: Macbeth and Pestilence. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Athens?

Yes: 10 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 4 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Athens?

There are 3 tours and day trips to book, including Aegina by ferry and Poros by ferry and 14 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Athens?

Local favourites include Spondi, Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora), Lukumades and ΜΑΝΗΜΑΝΗ (Manimani), and for a drink, A for Athens Rooftop Bar and The Clumsies.

Where can I go hiking near Athens?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Athens include Μονοπάτι "19", Μονοπάτι "18" and Μονή Κυπριανού - Κιάφα Πίνη.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Athens, booking partners, self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com and OpenStreetMap. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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