Nightlife Athens Tour inc. rooftops, tastings & 3 drinks
Description
Athens around evening time can change even the most doubtful romantic. Come along and encounter a totally extraordinary side of the city as you stroll with us through its neighborhoods after sunset. Walk around the historical centre, tune into urban stories and backstreets, taste traditional “Mezedes” (local tapas) and enjoy the best local spirits at different venues, in an Athens just known to the local people! - Go on a twilight walking tour of Athens on a small group - Visit sightseeing and famous squares and hear urban myths and legends about one of the oldest cities in the world - Discover three different local bars and sample awarded Greek wines and local spirits such as, ouzo, raki, and tsipouro. - Enjoy a plate of traditional meze, Greece’s local tapas.
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Itinerary
Even if daylight comes to an end, it doesn’t mean that sightseeing stops around Athens! On this Athens by night tour, let us show you a different side of the city under the moonlight, neighbourhoods that aren’t frequent by tourists and places where you will get the opportunity to socialize with locals. Ancient Athens is everywhere during the day, but when the sun goes down, the true magic of the city reveals to you.
Follow the footsteps of famous personalities as you walk along ancient paths and back streets, learn about local tales and myths, listen to spooky stories and gossips with celebrity visitors included and check out Athens’ thriving nightlife scene. Greeks, love life and everything that wakes up the “Zorba” inside them, and trust us, as you won’t want the night to finish! While you wind your way through the city’s back streets, you’ll uncover some of the city’s coolest spots and find out why nobody goes to bed before 12 in Europe’s oldest capital.
Among others, visit three themed bars in hidden courtyards, admire the marvelous Acropolis highlighted from a secret rooftop, wander through alleyways packed with alternative venues and mingle with locals in Athenians-favourite hangouts.
In a local tavern, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some local drinking traditions, such as sampling ouzo and raki, perfectly paired with delicious local finger foods. At the end of the night, you will have completely understood the “Greek Spirit” and have experienced your best night ever! From our last stop, your local guide can give you advice on the best way to get back to your hotel. If you want to keep the night going with your new friends (this is a small shared group tour max 6 people), follow us for more nightlife experiences around the city that never sleeps! Don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip in amazing Athens.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests' pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us (contact information on voucher)
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
- Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - Local culinary traditions are preserved by visiting 100% locally owned stores that serve traditional Greek dishes. The food sampled during the tour is sourced from the Greek countryside.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Reviews(8)
Theo was a fantastic guide and extremely knowledgeable about the historical and cultural aspects of central Athens - with a great sense of humour. He showed us streets, restaurants and bohemian sights which we would never have found - or indeed explored - on our own. A great evening and an unforgettable experience.
Definitely would recommend Athens Local Adventures and their Nightlife Athens Tour. Our guide Grecian’s high energy and deep knowledge of modern Athens as well as its deep history was unmatched. Our small group never felt like a bunch of strangers, but more like friends and family doing a night on the town. A great way to see the city, feel the culture and would do this every time we come to Athens.
Dear B2043CCscottf, Thank you for your enthusiastic review of the Nightlife Athens Tour! I’m delighted to hear that your night out with us felt like a family evening, enriched by Grecian's energy and knowledge. Creating a welcoming atmosphere where you feel like friends, all while soaking in the culture and history of Athens, is what we aim for. Your feedback assures us we’re on the right track. Looking forward to the opportunity to host you again for more evenings of fun and discovery in Athens! Warm regards, Rebecca Skevaki, General Manager
Wouldn't recommend as they are not accommodating. I had travel issues coming from the USA and my flight was delayed so i wasn't going to make the nightlife tour . I let them know ahead of time and asked if they would let me know where they are at to meet when I do make it off my flight or a refund and they declined both. They were meant to be my first stop in Athens and it was a total bust, with no help or accommodation from them. Ive used others since then that have been amazing and helpful & would recommend a different nightlife experience.
6:42 PM You sent Hello Ashia. What a lovely revenge review! Ashia, thank God all our communication is via Viator from where you booked your tour. On the day of the tour (so less than 24 hours as per the Viator cancellation policy) you contacted me asking for a refund as your flight was delayed or if you could catch up with the tour halfway through the tour. I replied immediately, that unfortunately, when our guide starts the tour he doesn't pick up phones as he has it on silent mode as his job is to guide and entertain the guests and not talk on phones but I was generous enough to inform you that you could participate the next evening with NO EXTRA cost! Of course, apart from being rude the only thing that you wanted was "your money back" and as I said I can't violate the cancellation terms and conditions and that you should contact your travel insurance for the delayed flight, you threatened to put a negative review, which you did! So being "accommodate" for you means refunding you last minute and as we couldn't do it (we always pay in advance for your food and drink stops at the venues and that's why there is a 24 hour cancellation policy) you took revenge by writing this review. I will let the readers decide on the quality of your review and wish you a nice time in Greece.
This was our second time doing this tour with Theo because he's so wonderful as a guide and the restaurants he chooses are so delicious. If you want the best of Greek cuisine and a guide to the area and nightlife around Syntagma Square, this is the perfect tour for you!
Dear Sierra_L, On behalf of Theo and the the whole Athens Local Adventures team, thank you so much for your great feedback and recommendations! Looking forward to welcoming you to another amazing experience in Greece in the future! Best Regards, Rebecca Skevaki General Manager
This is my second time doing this tour with Theo and let me tell you, he just keeps getting better! I did this tour with my family back in 2017 and again with my wife in 2023. Both times, Theo takes the time to learn your name, where your from and adapt the tour to the group and the people that he is guiding. From the last time to the most recent time, the tour expanded to a longer and larger tour with more sights, more food and the best drinking spots in Athens! No need to eat before this tour as you get three good meals paired with drinks and even a little ice cream in there as well! Plus as a bit of a surprise that I won’t ruin, you end the tour at one of the coolest spots in the city. Theo takes the time to make sure each table is reserved in advance so there is no waiting, no paying the bill and water is served at each spot! Please please please take my word this is a great tour that I would totally recommend early in your trip! Theo also takes the time to collect your email to send you a whole list of things to do, see and drink all over Athens so you can explore with local recommendations even after the tour! 100% worth it for couples and drinking age family members! Thanks again Theo!
Dear jdyudasz, On behalf of Theo and the whole GrecianLux team, we would like to thank you so much for your nice comments. We are trying our best to upgrade our tours and we are happy to provide you with the most exquisite professionals that really love what they do. Our interaction with adventurers from all over the world and the exchange of beautiful cultural experiences is our deep motivation of keep trying. Looking forward to meeting you for the third time!! -The GrecianLuxTeam-
Theodore was so fun and energetic! He is passionate about Athens as a city and it’s amazing food! It was the perfect combination of night life walking tour combined with amazing food, hand picked from a variety of locations. We had an amazing time and would 100% recommend this experience to anyone.
On behalf of Theo and the the whole Athens Local Adventures team, thank you so much for your great feedback and recommendations. Looking forward to meeting you again in the future! Enjoy the rest of your summer alfredw987!
We booked a private tour with hotel pick up through Viator. We waited for 45 minutes and no one showed up. Will be expecting a full refund.
Hello Katie! As I explained on the phone I truly apologize for this inconvenience as unfortunately, we hadn't realized that this was a Private tour and our guide was waiting at the meeting point! I tried calling you when we realized that it was a No Show but again unfortunately I couldn't get through until 45 minutes later when we eventually spoke on the phone. Katie, from all our reviews you will see that we take extra care of our customers and always strive for the best. Apart from this human error from our operations staff (Not inputting the booking as private) we have never left any customers unsatisfied. I once again apologize for this bad experience and hopefully, we will be able to host you in the future!
THEO IS AMAZING!! I am a solo female traveler and I felt SO safe with Theo as my guide! I was lucky enough to have a private tour and had the most amazing time. Theo showed me places I would have never found on my own! Let me tell you, the best places are hard to find without a local, so doing this tour is essential to seeing the real Athens at night! Theo- you are incredible and thank you from the bottom of my heart for an amazing night. BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!
Dear hphotis, thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved your experience and can’t wait to have you back for your next trip to Greece. Until then, take care! -Rebecca and the GrecianLux Team
