After dark · ATHENS NIGHT TOURS
The 11 best Athens night tours you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.
Spend about three hours eating your way through central Athens with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll try souvlaki or gyros, filo pie, Greek cheeses, cold cuts, wine, tsipouro, meze, and loukoumades or baklava. Guides such as Katerina, Dimitri, Clea, and Orestis have led the tour, which begins and ends near Monastiraki.
“Great entree to the food and nightlife of Athens. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of fun.”
Walk central Athens for three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Kat, Katerina, Orestes, or Dimitri. Taste cold cuts, cheeses, olives, dakos, pies, souvlaki, desserts, and Greek meze, with a drink at dinner. Come hungry, tell the operator about dietary needs, and expect a social evening in Monastiraki, Psyri, Evripidou, Athinas, and Agia Irini Square.
“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!”
Ride an open-top double-decker through central Athens after dark, passing Parliament, Monastiraki, the Acropolis Museum, the Parthenon, and other major sights. A live English-speaking guide provides commentary, while an audio guide offers extra information in five languages. Choose the 6:00 PM or 7:15 PM departure.
“The tour was exceptional having the commentary was even better. The bus driver was very helpful allowed us to get off the bus closer to home.”
Ride through central Athens from Thisseio as daylight fades, stopping at Acropolis viewpoints, the Place of Democracy, the Olympic Stadium, Plaka, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Roman Agora. Guides such as Ste, George, Stergios, and Dennis add local stories. The electric bikes make the route easier, but you need steady riding skills.
“A great way to experience Athens! We stopped at so many amazing places with beautiful photo opportunities, and even got to see the changing of the guards. I loved every minute of it—an absolute must-do!”
Walk from Syntagma through Plaka, Anafiotika, the Roman Forum, Ancient Agora, and Thisio as Athens cools and the Acropolis lights up. Your guide explains the city’s history, finds strong photo spots, and joins you for a generous Greek tavern dinner. Guides may include Danae, Theo, George, or Athina. Sites are viewed from outside.
“It is fantastic! Very informative and enjoyable. I discovered parts of Athens that I definitely wouldn't have explored or discovered without the expertise of our tour guide. She is fabulous!”
Spend about four hours seeing Athens after the heat fades, with hotel, Airbnb, or port pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking driver. Stop at the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, Syntagma Square, and Monastiraki or Mikrolimano. Drivers such as Andreas, Nikos, Manos, and Pantelis tailor the route and suggest dinner spots.
“Bobby was a wonderful guide who showed us the best of Athens at night. He Helped us experience the history and culture of the city. He even took us to a wonderful restaurant for dinner! Well worth the price for our first taste of Athens!”
Walk Athens after dark with a Spanish-speaking guide, beginning at the National Library and ending near Monastiraki and the Acropolis. You’ll see Syntagma Square, the Evzones, Zappeion, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Zeus, and the city’s cathedrals. Guide Sara has earned especially warm praise for her clear explanations and useful tips.
“Una experiencia fantástica con Sara, llena de anécdotas y sabiduría sobre este escenario tan maravilloso. Altamente recomendable!!”
Meet your private guide at Syntagma Square for a four-hour walk through Monastiraki, Plaka, and central Athens. You’ll taste souvlaki, five Greek wines, cheeses, olive oil, mastiha, a full Greek dinner, spirits, and gelato. Guides such as Eugenia, Maria, and Constantine are praised for local food knowledge and friendly city tips.
“Constantine was an excellent guide! She was kind, knowledgeable, friendly and easy to speak with. The tour she put together was perfect! We tasted olive oil, wines, cheese, meat, various food and it was all delectable, especially the “surprise.” This was a highlight of our holiday.”
Meet your guide at the National Library steps for a relaxed two-hour walk through Athens after dark. Guides such as Mohamed and Chloe bring Greek myths and city history to life as you pass Syntagma, Agia Dynami, Anafiotika, the Roman Agora, and Monastiraki. Expect photo stops, local stories, and a small-group feel.
“Our tour guide Mohamed was amazing. He waited for us patiently and communicated with us to help us find the meetup point. He had a great knowledge of Greek mythology and explained it in detail. He timed the tour perfectly for us to see the Changing of the Guard ritual and took us to many hidden places that we would never have found without doing his tour. The pace of the tour was not rushed and he took the time to allow us to rest and have a refreshment. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Meet your English-speaking private guide at Syggrou-Fix Metro Station and spend 2.5 hours in Koukaki, stopping at three local spots for Greek drinks and bites such as Talagani cheese and ouzo. Guides have included Irini, Dimitri, Yorgos, and Thodoris. Vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are available.
“magnifique expérience avec un guide Dimitri qui parle français en plus. il vous fait visiter la ville et découvrir des coins et des saveurs que vous n'auriez pas découvert de vous même. très sympatique et disponible, nous avons galéré pour arriver au lieu de rencontre car notre hotel etait très loin, mais il a attendu impatiemment. nous avons passé une soirée athéniene superbe. je le recommande à 200%”
Start at 7 pm with pickup from your Athens hotel or apartment, then ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking escort through Piraeus, Mikrolimano, central Athens, the illuminated Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, and Stavros Niarchos Centre. Dinner is optional and not included.
“Wonderful guide with a lot of knowledge took us to the most beautiful overlook with a view of Athens I will never forget”
More night tours to browse
Afloat, on wheels, on foot, or out where it glows.
