Athens Greek Dance Experiences: the 4 Best Bets

1.Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · from $24Our pick

Spend 1.5 hours at the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre, where 75 dancers, musicians, and singers present traditional dances and music from Greek villages and islands. The changing program features handmade costumes and may include explanations in Greek, English, and French. An optional English audio guide to Plaka is available.

“We were mesmerised by the dancing, the music, the setting; and we appreciated the explanations being given in Greek, English, and French.”

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2.Poros-Aegina Islands One Day Cruise With Live Music Dancing & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $237

Travel from Athens by boat to car-free Hydra, pine-covered Poros, and pistachio-famous Aegina, with about four hours ashore in total. A Greek and Mediterranean buffet and live music with dancing are included. Hotel pickup is offered, and the VIP upgrade adds dedicated seating and other listed perks.

“The cruise was terrific. Would recommend the VIP upgrade. Islands were beautiful. Nice way to get a feel for the islands. Not a lot of time at each but good tours while there”

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3.Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

At the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre in Athens, a 90-minute performance brings together regional dances, songs, and live music in traditional forms. The dancers wear handmade village costumes, some more than a century old, with jewelry and accessories from a collection of 2,000 pieces. A mobile ticket helps you avoid buying admission at the venue.

“Nice experience to hear regional Greek music and dances from all over the country and islands. Shame you do not understand what singers are singing about. Get ready, no sirtaki. Bring a sweater also in September!”

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4.Steps to tradition: Greek Traditional Dances in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $41Top rated

Join dance teacher Tania for a 2.5-hour Greek dance lesson on Philopappou Hill. After a short walk past historic sights, you’ll learn dances from different Greek regions in an outdoor setting with Acropolis views. The group is capped at 12, and beginners are welcome.

“So much fun!! Highly recommend!! The teachers were so sweet and explained all the dances and cultures around Greece that they came from!”

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