Athens · WINE TOURS
Good wine tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Athens cooking class with a Central Market walk, hands-on Greek dishes, 250ml wine, snacks, and recipes you can cook again at home.
“Thanassius was fun, lively, and energetic. The food was amazing, and we learned things we never knew before. This was by far the highlight of our stay in Athens.”
Shop Varvakios Agora, cook Greek classics with an expert in Athens, then eat with wine and a digestif, all in 4 hours.
“We loved how this class catered to a few different levels of comfort in the kitchen. The chef/teacher was so charming, knowledgeable, and very welcoming. At a few points he was literally pointing to a big map on the wall to show us where certain ingredients come from, and he even showed us a photo of his sweet grandmother holding her stick for rolling out phyllo dough. Just so much pride in the culture and food. I usually don't like my cooking. But, I was impressed to be eating something that I made that was delicious. My favorite part was meeting people from all over the world, getting their point…”
Sip five Greek wines near the Acropolis, paired with cheeses and olives, then learn to read labels and spot quality in 90 minutes.
“Very interesting in learning the history of how wine started in Greece (think of your Greek Mythology) and the different areas that produce wines. Very informative and fun! The 5 wines we tasted were all good. Our Somiler was extremely knowledgeable and made the event very interesting.”
Premium Athens food and wine tour with small group tastings from souvlaki to olive oil, four Greek wines, dinner, and gelato.
“Very good experience. Lots of authentic Greek food, wine and spirits. Eugenia was an excellent tour guide. Very personable and knowledgeable.”
Taste five Greek wines under the Acropolis, pair with cheese and olives, and learn how to evaluate quality with a guided expert.
“The Greek wine was, of course, excellent, but the host was even better. I am a complete novice when it comes to wines, but he taught me so much during the tasting, from how to properly test and enjoy the wines to how and where they are made. I also ended up being the only one at the tasting, but he made sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself. I am usually on the shy side, but I felt very welcome during it all and valued. Highly recommended!”
Taste five Greek wines near the Acropolis Museum in 2 hours, with sommelier-led pairings, a wine-region map, and take-home savings.
“we absolutely loved this wine tasting experience. the wine and the pairings were absolutely perfect and our guide was lovely and knowledgeable ☺️”
Athens wine tasting under the Acropolis with sommelier George Spirou, rare Greek wines, Greek tapas, and big Parthenon views.
“We loved our wine tasting! View was spectacular as well as wine choices. Our sommelier was very passionate and knowledgeable about Greek wines, and gave a great education on how to taste wine properly. We ended up going home with two bottles! Would recommend to anyone.”
A 4-hour Athens evening walk with souvlaki, a wine tasting of 4 indigenous varieties, olive oil and a full regional dinner.
“We loved our experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and charismatic. The foods and wines that were provided were delicious! We also had a great group of people to share the evening with, which made it all the more fun. I can’t wait to go back to Athens!”
Sail the Athens Riviera on a small catamaran with snorkel gear, SUP and kayak time, plus a hot Greek meal and wine.
“After visiting the Acropolis in the smoldering heat the day before, this was the perfect trip to cool down and enjoy the beautiful Aegean Sea. You will be welcomed by the fantastic captain Bill and the equally amazing hostess Claudia. Once on board, we received cold refreshments and some snacks after which we set off. After a while we stopped close to the Vouliagmeni beach and we were able to cool down in the beautiful water. We were offered several watersports toys to use in the water. After a while, we were back on the boat and were sailing off to another beautiful spot. We could swim around again and…”
Private Mercedes day trip from Athens to Corinth Canal, Nemea wine tasting, and romantic Nafplio, with flexible timing and great guides.
“This day was the HIGHLIGHT of our Athens stay. Manos customized the day for us and the winery visit was 100% a dedicated private tour. We couldn’t have asked for more.”
A small-group Athens sail with onboard Greek cooking, snorkeling in provided gear, and a sommelier-style wine experience at sea.
“We had such an amazing day. Hard to explain the beautiful energy and camaraderie built in such a short time. Loved every minute of our day. The food was delicious, the crew became friends and memories made to last forever. Make sure to ask Giannis to sing 🎤 Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough.”
Private Athens night food and wine tour with souvlaki, olive oil, mastiha, Greek wine, full dinner, and gelato near Syntagma.
“The tour was great with a lot of food. Maybe it is better to do the wine tasting first and not after the dinner.”
Athens rooftop Greek wine tasting with a sommelier, rare varietals, tapas pairings, and Parthenon views in about 90 minutes.
“Entertaining, informative and great wine! Really enjoyed this wine tasting and the views. Friendly staff that makes you feel comfortable”
Blend five Greek grapes, taste cheese pairings, design your own label, then cork and wax-seal a bottle to take home.
“Amazing event. Super personable host. Provided excellent information. Well worth the price! And you get your own wine 😁”
Private Greek wine tasting in Athens with deli pairings, up to six grape varieties, and a map of regions at Finewine store.
“Pure perfection - lovely wines, helpful introduction to the region and grapes, beautiful spot in Athens”
Every kind of day out from the city, and the best of each.
