Top Athens Art & Culture Classes

This is your opportunity to relish your experience and bonding with Greek culture. Meet Tania, an experienced traditional dances teacher and let yourself in a journey to discover authentic greek traditional dances under the sun in the ancient hill of Philopappou. Circular dances originated in ancient Greece and date back to around 2000 years B.C in minoan civilization in Crete. From that time the dances have been kept alive, not only preserved, but also evolving and adapting through eras and different cultures and passing from families to villages and whole regions as a living thing. Back to today, you have the chance to take this trip to tradition in the ancient hill of filopappou next to ancient ruins, learning step by step to dance accompanied with other people hand by hand, let yourself be driven by the rhythm of the music, discover the true hidden meaning of these cyclical traditional dances and feel the chill to your bones that this unique experience will grant you.

This unique mosaic experience is suitable for people who are complete beginners wanting to try a taster session of mosaic. After the time spent with us you will have created your own tangible memory of Greece. All the motifs and patterns are inspired by our Greek inheritance. There is a special collection dedicated to motifs from Athenian monuments, so after completing your mosaic you can walk and see the original in only a few minutes! Can you think of a more original and unique souvenir to take back home reminding you of the vibe of this special city?

Learn sculpture from the team who created the armour for the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey video game in this fascinating workshop. Learn how to use selected sculpting tools, watch videos on ancient sculpting techniques, then model and carve an art object from Cretan clay under your tutor’s careful guidance. You’ll bring your artwork home as a souvenir.

Make and take home a unique piece of Grecian pottery in this one-of-a-kind souvenir-making workshop. Learn all about ancient Greek art – sculptures, ceramics and more – and make a piece inspired by this rich artistic history with your own hands. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert potter or it’s only your first time; if you’re inexperienced, get personalized coaching from the artists leading your small group.

Journey around ancient Greece on a Segway! This thrilling Segway tour is the ideal introduction to Athens, taking in historic highlights like the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestous. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic tour around the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Thiseio, stopping to take in the views from Mars Hill. Best of all: this small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

The Acropolis Museum is one of the premier archaeological collections in Greece, but the crowds can be daunting. Skip past the long lines with this prebooked e-ticket and delve directly into ancient history with a self-guided audio tour downloaded directly to your smartphone. Take in the museum at your own pace while you learn about the history and significance of the vast collection of artifacts through an engaging commentary.

Journey from Athens to Cape Sounion on a private door-to-door tour starring the ruined Temple of Poseidon, dating to the 5th century BC and known for its location perched above the sea. On the way, admire the scenery as you wind past beaches and sparkling water. As you return, opt to enjoy a Greek meal at a charming taverna or view Lake Vouliagmeni. Entrance fees are at your expense.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Drive through the Grecian countryside in a modern bus and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries. View all six sky-high monastic retreats, stopping for visits at three of them, and discover hermit caves. Upgrade to add lunch—or treat yourself to a private tour.

The Acropolis Museum is one of Athens’ highlights. Save time waiting in long visitor lines, by having a guarantee to skip-the-line to get your entrance ticket. There's so much to see in the Acropolis Museum and this tour takes the risk out of missing important artifacts by having a guide to show you around. You experience will be enriched by learning historical information as you explore.

This is a great choice for history fans wanting to see Athens’ best historical sights in a day. Enjoy a stress-free adventure through Greece’s capital with a full itinerary planned out, and round-trip transport by Mercedes-Benz. Visit the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, and much more. As it’s a private tour, the itinerary can be altered based on personal preferences: Please note, all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Get the most out of your time in Greece by traveling from Athens to Delphi. You’ll save time organizing transport by having a private vehicle to take you between dispersed attractions around Delphi. Highlights include Levadia, The Oracle of Delphi, the Museum of Delphi, and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronea.

Get an up-close look at Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour of Delphi and Meteora. Departing from Athens, follow a knowledgeable guide through the UNESCO-listed site at Delphi, discovering the Sanctuary of Apollo and the rest of the area's rich history. Then pass through the scenic towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala before relaxing in 3- or 4-star accommodations in Kalambaka for the night. Top off your trip on Day Two with a visit to the famous monasteries of Meteora, once a safe haven for monks fleeing the fall of the Roman Empire.

Experience Greek cuisine and culture as the locals do with this visit to Syntagma Square. Spend the evening at a local tavern where you’ll enjoy an interactive performance showcasing traditional Greek dancing and singing. An air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to the tavern and back to your hotel so you can drink, dance, and dine without worrying about hailing a cab or using public transportation.

Visitors can experience a unique and authentic clay-making workshop in Athens. A qualified clay artist will guide visitors through this ancient art and assist them in making their own Greek-inspired piece of art. Visitors can choose between different shapes and forms, such as ancient tiles, vases, cups, and sculptures.

Visitors get to experience the ancient folk art of weaving first hand with this loom weaving workshop. Visitors will learn how to design and weave their own fabric using a loom in a studio in the heart of Athens with a professional instructor. They will leave the workshop with their new creation and an appreciation for local Greek culture and folk art.

Our painting hall is located in one of the most artistic districts of Athens (Pagkrati) just 15 minutes walking distance from Kallimarmaro stadium and Botanical National Garden!! We offer our guests the experience of being instructed by Greek professors with whom will discuss the level of painting experience and choose the art theme of their preference! We will connect in a lovely ambience, paint in canvas while listening to chill music and enjoying a cup of Greek coffee.

The participation of the whole family. Children, youth and adults, all together. Have a taste of ceramic art. Connect with clay with free spirit. Make your own ceramic objects!

I will give my unique info for beginners : how to sketch , how to compose and how to master the tone of paintings. We will also learn the techniques with light and shadow, with the texture of the form, and get an atmosphere in watercolor. I will give a demonstration of a painting, you can follow it step by step At the end of the three hour class you will be able to produce a fabulous little masterpiece, ready for framing and hanging. wine is provided during the class, enjoy your time in a cozy studio. I am a professional painter with more than 15 years of experience, MA of school of Fine Arts. I have a huge passion for watercolor, It’s very interesting to use watercolor to depict the Greek historical sites and seaside scenery. I have done lots of paintings of them. they have been exhibited in different galleries and collected by different people.

Meet your host online and discuss about the Ancient Greek Gods of Music, the argument between them, the role of the mythical creatures, the traditional feasts and their connection with antiquity and mythology, the social background of the local communities. You will talk about the urban traditional music (rebetiko) and the traditional music around Greece. Greek traditional music isn't just the Zorba! Did you know that there are more than 1000 traditional dances in Greece? Did you know that there are hundreds of different steps in the Greek Traditional dances? Did you know that there is a huge difference in tunes even in places that are located close to each other?

for the people who have skills in painting, i will teach them to design the scarf from the greek patterns.(you can choose the subjects you like from Greek mythology, Greek religion and Greek historical figures. ) for the people who don't have any experience of painting, i will provide the greek patterns which i created specially for you about the Greek mythology, Greek religion and Greek historical figures and flowers . you will design your own scarf with the patterns.You can paint these scarfs with different colors, as you want and imagine ! It is a unique opportunity to spend a time relaxing in the artist's studio, Exploring your own creativity to design your own silk scarf, a unique gift for yourself or your lover.

Join us in one of the most unique and traditional weaving courses and discover the art of Tsakonian weaving, one of the oldest Greek weaving techniques. Simply come with your creative mood and you will be guided step by step by Elisavet, a qualified third generation weaver, who will share her love and knowledge of weaving with you. In this session you will start from scratch and create your own woven piece by using just your hands on a vertical loom with quality local materials. This course is easy and fun for beginners. By the end of our meeting you will have created a unique piece and we are always happy to chat more about our experience.