Athens by Night: Psiri Food & Wine Tour, Small Group

Taste rembetika, meze and wine in Psiri's late-night tavernas and bars

A 4-hour evening tour through Athens' neighborhoods with a live English-speaking guide, tasting traditional Greek food and wine at local spots in Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka. You move through narrow streets lined with artisan shops and family-run tavernas, stop for meze and drinks at a wine bar, then end on a rooftop garden overlooking the Acropolis. Groups stay small.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Psiri30m
2. Monastiraki10m
3. Plaka10m

Evening tour of Athens nightlife and food

• Explore vibrant Psirri neighborhood
• Visit Wine & Deli Bar in Psirri
• Walk through lively Monastiraki area
• Stroll in Plaka near Acropolis
• Discover hidden spot Feyrouz
• Experience Zillers Roof Garden ambiance

The experience

The tour starts in Psiri, the neighborhood that sets the pace for the evening. Iroon Square and the streets around it fill with tavernas serving meatballs, Greek salad and other traditional specialties, many with live rembetika, Greek blues, playing in the background. Bars with DJs stay open late here, and small artisan shops tucked between the eateries sell handmade leather bags and indie fashions. Your guide leads you through this mix, stopping to taste at a wine and deli bar where you sample Greek wines alongside meze.

From Psiri, the route moves into Monastiraki, where the ruins of Hadrian's Library and the Ancient Agora frame the streets. The flea market sprawls across the neighborhood (soaps, sandals, souvenirs), and the tavernas here often have views of the Acropolis. Then you walk into Plaka, the hillside quarter beneath the Acropolis itself, where cobblestone streets narrow between tiny shops selling jewelry and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas line the way, and the whitewashed homes of the nearby Anafiotika enclave give the area a Greek-island feel even in the city center.

The evening ends on a rooftop garden, the Zillers Roof Garden near Herakleidon, where you get a final view of the Acropolis lit at night. Wine, beverages, food tastings and snacks are included throughout. The guide is a local who speaks English, and the group stays small enough that you can move comfortably through the narrow streets and stop without crowding the tavernas.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• wine and beverages.
• food tasting at multiple stops.
• snacks.
• access to the rooftop garden at the end of the evening.

Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs Monday to Friday at 19:30, from € 81.42 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Athens Walks Tour Company

Is this one for you?The tour starts in Psiri and walks through three neighborhoods on foot, so it works best if you're staying in central Athens or comfortable getting to Psiri on your own. There's no hotel pickup. The small-group format and fixed evening schedule mean you move at a steady pace through the streets without waiting for stragglers or arranging transport between stops.

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Top questions

What kind of food do you taste on this Athens night tour?

Traditional Greek meze (small plates like meatballs and Greek salad) served at neighborhood tavernas and a wine bar in Psiri. Wine and other beverages are included, and snacks round out the evening.

Does this tour include a visit to the Acropolis itself?

No, the tour does not enter the Acropolis. You see it from a distance throughout the evening, especially from the rooftop garden at the end, but the focus is on the neighborhoods and their food and nightlife.

What is Psiri like as a neighborhood?

Psiri centers on Iroon Square and the surrounding streets, which are packed with eateries, bars with DJs, and small artisan shops. Live rembetika, Greek blues music, plays in many tavernas, and the area stays lively late into the night.

How do you get around during the 4-hour tour?

You walk through the neighborhoods on foot. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them, but the tour itself is a walking route through Psiri, Monastiraki and Plaka.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 years old. Wine and beverages are included, which is why the age requirement applies.