ATHENS · GREECE
Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Half-day Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, free time, and a scenic Riviera bus ride.
Most Popular“Very good value for money took the hassle out of trying to navigate yourself to the site. Our guide was good and we had a good time.”
Sunset bus tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with coastal Riviera views, live archaeologist guide, and onboard WiFi.
“Katarina was great ! We enjoyed our trip and the magnificent sunset !”
A 3-hour Athens walking food tour with meze, souvlaki, wine and tsipouro across Monastiraki, Psirri and Aiolou.
“Katerina was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The food was delicious and plentiful. We were able visit many restaurants and sites we would have missed. We learned about Greek history, mythology and even received some tips on taking photos!”
Private Cape Sounion sunset at Poseidon’s Temple with wine, seaside dinner, and hotel pickup. Entrance ticket extra; timing varies by season.
“We loved the Cape Sounion sunset tour with Alex. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience easy and enjoyable. Seeing the Temple of Poseidon at sunset was absolutely stunning — the views over the Aegean were unforgettable. A real highlight of our trip and highly recommended”
Cape Sounion sunset tour from Athens by air-conditioned bus with audio in 6 languages, a Lake Vouliagmeni photo stop, and the Temple of Poseidon.
“It’s a wonderfully beautiful site and a pretty drive down! Well worth the time and costs. Consider bringing some Dramamine or other motion sickness meds if anyone in your group gets car sick. We didn’t catch the sunset as it was cloudy, but still a great time.”
Watch the Acropolis glow at sunset on a 2-hour guided walk, with optional fast-track entry and archaeologist-style storytelling.
“It was a funny and enriching tour with our guide Selena. Would recommend taking a guide here to get the background of what happened over the centuries.”
Hop on Athens Blue bus for 2 days, then ride to Cape Sounion for a sunset beside the Temple of Poseidon.
“The tour guide was excellent. Fun and knowledgeable. Also he shed light on some pertinent facets of todays society. This tour is excellent value for money”
3-hour Athens evening food walk with local souvlaki, pies, cheeses and wine, ending in a cozy taverna dinner near Monastiraki.
“We enjoyed every stop along the tour. There was a variety of delicious dishes that were very generous in the portions. We also experienced some very lovely wine pairings. Our guide Katerina provided excellent descriptions and background for each stop along the way.”
Cape Sounion at sunset from Athens with round-trip bus, an archaeologist guide, and an audio guide app. Temple views plus myths.
“Dimi was very interesting to listen to, her knowledge of history and mythology was very good, a great trip for us”
Sunset from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon with an archaeologist escort, scenic Riviera drive, and photo time.
“Our tour guide was professional, friendly and fun. The coach was so comfortable and the site is stunning at sunset.”
Electric e-bike tour by night through Athens’ big landmarks, Acropolis views, and the Changing of the Guards, with an easy ride pace.
“Really enjoyed this tour. Great way to see Athens and some of the landmark sights. Bikes were great and easy to ride (you don’t really have to pedal too much as the electric kicks in) . We were family of 6 and a couple hadn’t cycled for a few years but soon got the hang.…”
Athens night tour with an Acropolis photo stop, then a Plaka Greek dinner show with music, dancing, and hotel pickup.
“I was to be picked up and taken to tour departure point. Company gave pickup time window as between 7:15 and 7:45 with tour to start at 8:00pm. I waited from 7:00pm until 8:06 pm and since I had not been picked up I left. Later I got a note that the driver had arrived…”
Private electric tuk-tuk evening tour through Athens highlights, from Syntagma sights to Lycabettus views and Plaka nights.
“Joseph was knowledgeable and insightful and we had many interesting discussions.”
Athens at night by foot and lantern-lit ruins, ending with a filling Greek tavern dinner for a small group of up to 12.
“Theo was the most knowledgable guide I have ever met - passionate about his country,city and the tour itself. Smooth organisation, extensive tour of all the major sites and a few that would be impossible to discover alone. A really special tour with a meal to match - great food and more expertise from Theo…”
Evening Athens food and wine walk: souvlaki, Greek wine tasting of 4 varieties, olive oil, dinner, and gelato. Small group up to 8.
“Malpo was a phenomenal tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and culture as a whole. The food and wine selections were amazing, and we would totally do another tour. Be prepared to eat (it was a lot of food).”
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