Pickpockets

Let me start with the good news: Athens is one of the safest major tourist cities in Europe. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. The scam scene here is tame compared to Rome, Paris, or Barcelona. Most visitors come and go without a single problem. But problems do exist — overpriced meals at restaurants that look normal, taxi drivers taking creative routes, and a few recurring tricks that separate tourists from their money. None of them are dangerous. All of them are avoidable once you know what to look for.