15 Things to Book in Athens After Dark

1.Athens Evening Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Spend about three hours walking and eating around Monastiraki, Psirri and Aiolou with an English-speaking local guide. Expect Greek pies, souvlaki or gyros, cheeses, wine, tsipouro, a seated meze dinner and dessert. Guides including Katerina, Dimitri and Clea have led the tour, though your guide may differ.

“Interesting food tour in Athens. Tasted a bit of all of the traditional foods. Loved seeing some “off the beaten path” spots that we would have never found on our own.”

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2.Evening Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 422 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Walk central Athens with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for Greek pies or souvlaki, cheeses, olives, dessert and a seated meze dinner. Guides such as Katerina, Dimitri and Lucas have led lively, food-focused walks, with local history and practical Athens tips along the way. Come hungry: this is a generous tasting tour, not a quick snack stop.

“We had such a great time on this tour! We got to try many traditional Greek food and our tour guide was super knowledgeable and funny. We highly recommend this!”

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3.Electric Bike Tour of Athens by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Ride through central Athens with a local guide on an electric bike, stopping for Acropolis views, the Panathenaic Stadium, the changing of the guards, and ancient monuments. The tour lasts about two to two and a half hours, starts in Thisseio, and includes a bike and helmet. Guides named in past tours include Ste, George, Stergios, Dennis, and Nick.

“Hands down favorite experience. The tour was amazing. The guide even more amazing. Would recommend this 10x over”

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4.Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 268 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Start with an escorted coach ride past Athens landmarks, with a brief photo stop for the illuminated Acropolis when the timing allows. Then walk into Plaka for a traditional dinner and a live Greek music and dance show, with audience participation. Pickup is offered at selected central hotels. Drinks are extra, and the restaurant is not bus-accessible.

“We were a group of 9. The tour was informative and tour guide was knowledgeable. The dinner theater was a blast. Food was good, service was good, show was fun and a lively crowd. Only negative was we were unsure of how long it would take so we could schedule transfer back to hotel.”

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5.Private Evening Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 240 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

In two hours, a private electric tuk-tuk and English- or Greek-speaking driver-guide carry you from central Athens through Kolonaki, Plaka, Monastiraki, and Psiri, past the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Expect photo stops, city views from Mount Lycabettus, and local tips. Guides named Joseph, Manos, Chris, and Pano have led tours, but your assigned driver may vary.

“We had an absolutely fantastic evening with Dimitrios. He brought us all around the famous sights of Athens and was more than happy to take lots of beautiful pictures for us. He is such a lovely person and did everything possible to ensure our TukTuk ride was the highlight of our trip to Athens. Thank you again! Ben & Holly”

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6.Athens at Night Small-Group Walking Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk from Syntagma through Plaka, Anafiotika and the illuminated Agora, with views of the Parthenon and a guide’s stories along the way. The tour ends with a two-hour Greek tavern dinner in Thiseio. Groups are capped at 12; dinner is included, drinks are extra, and archaeological sites are viewed from outside.

“George was fantastic. We had an elderly member in our group and he kept the pace slow and stopped regularly so she could rest.”

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7.Premium Food and Wine Tasting Tour in the evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · 4 hours · from $170

Spend four evening hours walking through central Athens with an English-speaking guide, sampling souvlaki, Greek wines, olive oils, local liqueur, a full dinner and ice cream. The group is limited to eight on the semi-private option. Guides have included Eleni, Maria, Mini and Eugenia; assignments vary.

“Nikki did an amazing job with the your. She gave great insights, information, and so much food. It was like hanging out with a friend. I loved the places she chose. We couldn’t eat all she offered for dinner. She was a gracious hostess.”

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8.Athens By Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $202

A private driver collects you at your Athens hotel, Airbnb, or port for a roughly four-hour evening tour. Stop at the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, the Panathenaic Stadium, and Syntagma Square, then choose dinner in Monastiraki or by the sea at Mikrolimano. Drivers such as Andreas, Nikos, and Pantelis have earned praise for personal tips and local history.

“Nico was terrific. He adjusted his pick up time without any problems and was very timely. Van was very comfortable and modern. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.”

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9.TukTuk Athens Private Evening / Afternoon Complete Tour – City Center & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $91

In about two hours, a private electric tuk-tuk and driver-guide take you from Syntagma through central Athens, Plaka, Monastiraki, and ancient sites. Guides such as Chris and Joseph are known for sharing local history and adapting stops for photos. Hotel pickup is included within 2 km of Syntagma Square.

“Chris picked us up exactly on time and we had a fantastic time. He showed us some sights we may have missed on our own. He knows so much about Athens and answered all our questions. Thank you Chris for a fun filled afternoon.”

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10.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 166 reviews · from $18Best value

Ride an open-top, double-decker bus past Parliament, Syntagma Square, Plaka, the Acropolis Museum and the illuminated Acropolis. The 50-minute loop includes prerecorded commentary in 14 languages and departs at 8:15 or 9:15 PM from Parliament. It is a quick, low-effort way to see central Athens after dark.

“Trip was excellent. Very knowledge, qualified and experienced guide. Overall a great experience..”

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11.City Highlights Nighttime Walking Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk central Athens for two hours with a Spanish-speaking guide, passing the Parliament and Evzones, Zappeion, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple of Zeus. The route ends near the Ancient Agora with views of the Acropolis. Guides Sara and Saraita are praised for clear explanations, anecdotes, and useful city tips.

“La guía Sara ha sido una tremenda y excelente guía. Agradezco que me haya tocado ella como guía. 🫶🏻”

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12.Private Athens By Night Food Tour & Wine Tasting of 5 Varieties

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $290

Spend about four hours walking from Syntagma through Monastiraki and Plaka with a private English-speaking food guide. Expect souvlaki, Greek wines with cheese, olive oil, mastiha, a sit-down dinner, spirits, and gelato. Guides named in past outings include Eugenia, Maria, Constantine, and Marina, though your guide may differ.

“Fun way to explore the city with someone who lives there. The wines and food were presented by knowledgeable people providing insights that won't come out of a guidebook.”

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13.Discover the City Electric Bike Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $51

In three hours, ride a compact e-bike through central Athens with a local guide, passing the Academy, Syntagma, the Panathenaic Stadium and the Acropolis before winding through Plaka, Monastiraki and Psyrri. Guides such as Constantinos and Andreas have led the route, sharing city stories, photo stops and local food tips. You need to be comfortable cycling in city traffic.

“Highly recommend this tour! We saw so many sights in a short span of time, which was fantastic because we didn’t have a lot of time in Athens. Konstantinos did a wonderful job of explaining how to operate the bike, where we were going and about the different sites once we were there. I’m 50 and haven’t been on a bike in a very long time but it wasn’t difficult to ride.”

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14.Athens evening food tasting tour-small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Athens with an English-speaking local guide and a group of no more than 10. Taste Greek yogurt with honey and walnuts, pies, cheeses, cold cuts, meze with ouzo, a meal with local wine, and dessert. Guides named by past participants include Kate, Kostas, Katerina, and Anna.

“We had a great time with Kostas. He is very knowledgeable and made us feel like family. We highly recommend the tour.”

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15.Evening Guided Walking Tour with Plaka & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Walk from Syntagma Square past the Evzone guards, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus and the Roman Agora, then explore Plaka and Monastiraki beneath the lit Acropolis. Your English- or German-speaking guide leads a group of up to 10 and finishes the 3.5-hour evening with dinner and wine. Guides have included Maria, Katerina and Elias.

“We booked our group walking tour and it ended up being just our 2 friends and our guide. It was fun to explore and learn about the city with our guide Lefteris. Going out to dinner felt like going out with friends, the food was great and the drinks were a nice touch. Would recommend for something to do your first day in Athens!”

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