ATHENS · GREECE
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for Poseidon Temple at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, audio app, and scenic Riviera views.
Most Popular“Great guide Angelina with lots of fun facts, Greek myths and information. Great day in all. Recommend.”
See the Temple of Poseidon at sunset on an Athens-to-Sounion bus tour with expert stories, free time at the ruins, and an eco-minded ride.
“All of it was great got to see a lot Of the area I wouldn’t have otherwise”
Sample Greek street food and a seated meze dinner on an Athens evening food tour across Monastiraki, Psirri, and Aiolou.
“The tour was amazing. Katarina was an excellent guide and host. So much to tell is about the areas and the food history. Wonderful warm person who made the group feel at total waste.”
Catch the Acropolis at sunset with an archaeologist guide, optional skip-the-line entry, and a 2-hour walking route through Parthenon highlights.
“Selina did an outstanding job : very informative and not a second boring, my 15 year old teenager liked it too, because Selina made it so interesting! Thanks for this experience!”
Drive the Athenian Riviera, watch Poseidon’s cliffs at sunset, then use a 2-day Athens hop-on-hop-off pass to explore at your pace.
“There are two photo spots on the way to the Poseidon Temple. The guide is also very nice. The interpreter has multiple languages to choose from. In a word, it's fantastic!”
Taste Athens after dark on a 3-hour walking food tour with multiple tastings, a seated meze dinner, and Greek wine for $94.
“Amazing food and fab guide with local knowledge and giving us recommendations for the rest of our holiday”
Cape Sounion sunset tour from Athens with Temple of Poseidon cliffs, archaeologist-led myths, scenic coastal drive, and time to watch the sky change.
“It was absolutely great! I loved it! And our guide, Christina, was awesome! Thanks a lot!”
See Athens by night from the bus, then enjoy a Greek dinner show in Plaka with live music and dancing, plus convenient pickup.
“Tourwas good but too bright for night lights. Think we missed something there. Driver and guide were very good. Meal was very good, dancers and band were highly entertaining. Good experience.”
Private electric tuk-tuk evening tour of Athens with illuminated monuments, Mount Lycabettus views, Plaka alleys, and local guide tips.
“We had the best time. Our driver was informative, witty and charming. We told him about superstitions in UK regarding magpies! We made him laugh. He took us to so many different locations around Athens and his historical knowledge was surpassed. A very enjoyable experience!! Thank you my friend for giving us 10 euros for…”
Night Athens small-group walk with guard ceremony, lit Acropolis views, Agora stops, and a real Greek tavern dinner included.
“Our guide Teddy was absolutely amazing.. he’s knowledgeable and made the tour would definitely recommend”
Athens after dark: souvlaki, 4 indigenous wine tastings, olive oil and liqueur, a full regional dinner, plus gelato. Small group, great value.
Private Athens by Night tour with hotel pickup, Acropolis stop, Lycabettus views, Parliament guard change, and dinner options for a 4-hour night.
“What an amazing tour and our tour guide Nikkos was friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure that we saw the sights that we were interested in and he was able to explain in detail and answers every question my husband had. Thank you Nikkos, we appreciated your kindness and making our first experience in Greece…”
Ride an open-top Athens night loop with 14-language audio, passing top sights and seeing the illuminated Acropolis and Parthenon in 50 minutes.
“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.”
Sail the Saronic Gulf at Athens sunset with Greek food, wine, and swim stops—plus a friendly small-group catamaran vibe.
“We had an amazing day on the boat. Really nice and welcoming crew which made it feel more like an afternoon with friends than a touristic trip. Beautiful catamaran, good food, lots of drinks. And very nice spots for swimming and jumping of the boat.”
Two-day Meteora trip from Athens with hotel, sunset tour of 4 monasteries, and a morning hike or minibus option.
“Visit Meteora is the absolute BEST tour company to use when visiting the Monasteries! My friend and I were booked to do the overnight tour. Our train was cancelled because of the record rainfall that the area was receiving. George from Visit Meteora arranged to have Evan, one of his drivers pick us up in…”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
