15 Wine Tours in Athens, In Order of What They Give Back

1.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Spend about four hours with The Greek Kitchen, walking to Athens Central Market, preparing Greek dishes with a local home cook, and eating family-style with wine. Expect tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita. Instructors may include Vasia, Thanos, Thanassius, Adoniya, or Antonia.

“Just an outstanding few hours spent at the market, preparing, and eating the fruit of our labors. Lived it!”

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2.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Meet at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, then walk with your cook through Varvakios Agora to choose ingredients and meet traders. Back in the studio, prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki before sitting down to eat with wine and Greek liquor. Instructors such as Vasia and Thanasis keep the class friendly and practical.

“This was an amazing experience! Really wonderful guide and excellent chef who walked us through everything. He was also hilarious and very kind to all of us. Would recommend this experience to anyone who comes to Athens!”

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3.Swimming Cruise with Lunch, Wine & Live DJ on Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,085 reviews · from $118

Leave Athens at 9:45 AM for a full-day cruise to Agistri, Metopi, and Aegina. Swim from the boat in clear Saronic Gulf water, explore two islands, eat a Mediterranean buffet, and enjoy wine, soft drinks, coffee, and a live DJ on the return to Athens. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The stops were beautiful. Very good food and great dj! It seemed that they stayed a bit shorter on the last island as they took a long time to dock and we got a little early back to the starting harbour, but all in all it was a perfect choice! And the stuff was very friendly as well!”

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4.Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Sit in a small Athens tasting atelier near the Acropolis and sample five Greek wines with regional cheeses, olives, and Cretan rusks. A sommelier such as Tonia, Evelyna, or Giannis explains grape varieties, wine regions, Greek traditions, and simple tasting skills. Sessions run about 90 minutes, with vegan and allergy-friendly options available.

“A superb wine tasting evening with a very good selection of wines. The host was excellent & very knowledgeable & professional. A very good evening & highly recommended”

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5.Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 534 reviews · 5 hours · from $147

Spend five hours aboard a roomy sailing catamaran with a two-person crew, often including Bill, Julia, Claudia, or Nikki. Swim and snorkel near Hydroussa and Vouliagmeni, use the paddleboard, and enjoy a fresh Greek lunch, fruit, soft drinks, and wine. It is a relaxed shared cruise from Alimos Marina, not a private charter.

“Such a nice time, absolutely recommend! Bill and Julia (our guides) were lovely, the food was amazing, service was outstanding, the boat was very clean, the music not too loud and the swimming stops perfect. Loved every minute of it.”

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6.PREMIUM Semi-Private Athens Afternoon Food Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $211

Meet your guide in Syntagma Square for a four-hour Athens food walk capped at eight people. You’ll taste souvlaki, Greek wines, cheeses, olive oil, mastiha, traditional dishes, spirits, and gelato while walking through Monastiraki, Plaka, and central Athens. Guides such as Eugenia, Konstantina, Niki, Maria, and Rita are praised for warm, personal hosting.

“Great tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. There was plenty of food and drinks to try; more than enough for dinner time.”

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7.Wine O’Clock Tasting!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Best value

Spend two hours at Wine O’Clock, a small wine bar near the Acropolis Museum, tasting five Greek wines from PDO and PGI regions with local food pairings. English-speaking sommeliers such as Anastasia, Alex, Demos, and Antonis explain the grapes, regions, and winemaking in a relaxed setting.

“love love lover it ..super friendly and such a good ambiance. would recommend it for sure 👌 All the wines we tried were lovely too even stayed for a extra one”

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8.Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 311 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $68

At Hill Athens Rooftop Restaurant, sommelier George Spirou guides you through Greek wines from small regional producers, from Roditis and Limnio to Muscat and Mandilaras. You’ll study Greece’s wine map, taste about seven or more wines depending on the session, and pair them with Greek cheese, bread, olive oil, and other tapas beneath the Acropolis.

“Amazing experience…fantastic quality wine and George knowledge is amazing!”

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9.Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · from $55

Meet near Thissio Metro for a 90-minute, small-group tasting beneath the Acropolis. An English or Greek-speaking wine expert leads you through five Greek wines, five cheeses, olives, bread rusks, Attica vineyards, ancient wine culture, and simple tasting techniques. Private groups are also available.

“Fantastic experience. Our wine expert was super friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I had the opportunity to taste 5 high quality Greek wines, accompanied by artisanal cheeses. I learned a lot about Greek wines and wines in general. I learned how to evaluate the characteristics of a wine: colour, smell, taste, alchool percentage, and a lot of tips about how to understand if a wine is of good quality. Highly recommended.”

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10.Premium Food and Wine Tasting Tour in the evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · 4 hours · from $170

Spend four evening hours tasting Athens from Syntagma and Plaka to Agia Irini Square. Expect souvlaki, four Greek wines, cheese and charcuterie, olive oils, liqueur, a full dinner, and gelato. Guides such as Eleni, Eugenia, Niki, Maria, and Mini bring local food and city stories to a small group of up to eight.

“Our guide, Euginia, was so informative about the sites & areas we were in, as well as, the food & drinks. The small group made it so easy to meet & talk with the other participants. We had 3 sit down tastings & 2 additional tastings. Started out with pita bread wraps with a meat of our choice. We moved on to a tasting of Greek wines. 2 whites , 2 reds, & 1 dessert. Next was a tasting of olive oils, spreads, & a liqueur. Who knew there was a certain way olive oil should be tasted. Not me! As if we weren't full enough, next was a complete…”

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11.Sail the Athenian Coastline on a Catamaran with Meal & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athenian Riviera. Swim near uninhabited Hydroussa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay, use the snorkel gear, SUP, or kayak, and enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal with wine. Depart in the morning or afternoon, with captains and hosts such as Bill, Julia, Claudia, Chris, or Niki.

“Niki and bill were amazing we had a wonderful experience! Would do it again! We were only here for 4 days and this made the experience worth it!”

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12.Greek Gastronomy & Wine Pairing Cruise with a Sommelier in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $217

Spend about five hours sailing from Athens toward Ydrousa with captain and chef Giannis. Expect a small group of up to 10, freshly prepared Greek food, a swim and snorkeling stop, towels, onboard WiFi, and views of Athens from the sea. Hotel pickup may be available for an extra fee.

“The captain and crew were amazing. The food was fresh and tasted amazing. The ship was clean. The crew waited on our every need and went above and beyond.”

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13.Private Athens By Night Food Tour & Wine Tasting of 5 Varieties

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $290

Meet your private foodie guide at Syntagma Square for a four-hour evening of Greek flavors. Walk through Monastiraki and Plaka, sample souvlaki, five Greek wines, cheese, olive oil, mastiha, a full dinner, spirits, and gelato. Guides such as Eugenia, Maria, and Constantine are praised for adding local food, history, and practical Athens tips.

“Our guide was very informative and friendly and we enjoyed seeing places as well as the food and drink experiences.”

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14.Wine Workshop Create your Own Wine under the Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

At Athens Wine Tasting on Tournavitou Street, a sommelier guides you through five Greek grape varieties, tasting skills, blending, labeling, corking, and wax sealing. You will pair the wines with Greek cheeses, olives, and rusks, then take home your own bottle. The workshop runs about two hours in English.

“Steph was wonderful and taught us more than we had already known from past wine tastings. We were able to make two different full bottles of wine blends. Very fun and intimate experience.”

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15.Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Meet Sophia or Elena at Finewine in Plaka for a private 90-minute tasting of six Greek wines, from white and rosé to red and dessert styles. You’ll pair them with cheese, charcuterie, olives, and local bread while tracing Greece’s wine regions on a map. Extra glasses and bottles cost more.

“I had a wonderful time at the Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store with my friends. We were a group of six and our host was Sophia, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. She showed us a great map of Greece and explained the history and characteristics of the wine regions and the cheeses that we paired with the wines. We tried six different wines: three whites, one rosé, and two reds. They were all delicious and unique, and Sophia gave us some tips on how to taste and appreciate them. We learned a lot about Greek wines and culture, and had a lot of fun. The wine store…”

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