The 15 Evening Tours in Greece We Would Book

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Travel from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion by comfortable, air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking guide such as Angelina, Lydia, or Dimitra shares Greek myths and local history, then you get about two hours to explore the Temple of Poseidon and watch the sunset.

“Me and my partner really enjoyed my tour, everything organised perfectly from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

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2.Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Visit three Santorini wineries with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Angelo, Marina, or Giannis. Taste 12 wines, including assyrtiko and vinsanto, with cheese, meats, olives, and bread. Choose the sunset option for a caldera view from Santo Wines, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Loved every moment Mary was fun and witty and gave great details of the wines and what to expect. She assisted with photos and was very personable”

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3.Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about five hours aboard a 42 to 56 foot catamaran, with hotel pickup, two swim stops, a Greek meal, white wine, Greek beer and soft drinks. Choose morning or sunset, and consider the luxury route for views of Oia and Ammoudi Bay from the water.

“Such an amazing experience with a friendly and knowledgeable crew. We would definitely recommend this sunset cruise to any of our friends who may come to Santorini in the future.”

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4.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Sail from Mandraki Harbour aboard the pirate-style Aphrodite Duchess for a three-hour evening cruise. Swim near Kallithea Springs, enjoy Greek BBQ if selected, and order unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, Aperol Spritz, and the frozen cocktail of the day while guides and crew create a relaxed atmosphere.

“The staff were great, so friendly. It was a lovely sunset trip and wasn’t too busy which was nice.”

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5.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209

You’ll visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicolas, Constantine, or Rafael, tasting 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto. The five-hour outing includes pickup, cellar visits, a Greek dinner, and a sunset stop overlooking the caldera.

“Nicolas was an excellent driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. I appreciated his communication about pick up time and location; he was very reliable. The food and wine were good. The final 2 wineries had great ambience. Well worth the time and money spent for a fun and memorable evening.”

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6.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

You’ll sail from Vlychada around Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, and the hot springs. The crew prepares Greek barbecue on board, serves wine, beer, and soft drinks, and provides snorkeling gear, towels, and hotel transfers. Choose the sunset sailing for sea-level views of Oia.

“We took our family on this cruise after our wedding in Santorini. Everyone had an incredible time!! The crew was friendly and the food was great! This cruise was a highlight of our Greek trip! Do not miss out!”

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7.Sunset or Morning Quad with Local Products Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,135 reviews · 3 hours

From Agia Pelagia, you’ll learn to handle a quad, follow quiet coastal and mountain paths, visit abandoned Achlada, hear how Cretan olive oil is made, taste olives, oil, and honey, then watch sunset over Heraklion Bay. English, French, German, and Greek guides lead groups of up to 10.

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8.Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71

See Santorini beyond Fira and Oia on a full-day bus tour with an archaeologist-led visit to Akrotiri, a walk through Emporio, free time at Perissa, wine tasting, and sunset in Oia. Guides such as Kim, Christina, Olga, and Mary have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“Quite a bit of walking and steps. A great way to see the island. The acheolagist at the ruins at Akrotiri was knowledgeable and interesting. We did the tour 2 years ago but thought we do again and found it more interesting this time. Full day tour, great value for money.”

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9.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Sail from Ammoudi or Athinios Port past the volcano, swim near the hot springs, Red Beach, and White Beach, then enjoy a BBQ, Santorinian wine, and music aboard a spacious catamaran. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and sunset viewing are included.

“Love love LOVED our Sunset Oia experience. We booked for two on Viator after literal weeks of deliberation on whether or not we should spent that amount of money for a sunset cruise (approx $145 USD each). This trip was our favorite thing we did on our 2-week Greece vacation and possibly ever. - The staff was so kind and accommodating, we felt so taken care of before we even stepped foot on the boat to when it was time for us to be dropped off to our hotel by the Sunset Oia driver. - The boat itself was bordering the definition of luxurious, and very clean. - They did…”

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10.Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 900 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

This five-hour English-language tour takes you by van from your hotel to Red Beach, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Profitis Ilias, the Three Bells of Fira, and Oia. Guides such as Nikos, Irini, and Nicholas add local history and take photos, while hotel drop-off keeps the evening simple.

“The tour was great and our tour guide Niko was great. It was the best guided tour I've had. He made it really fun and interesting. Highly recommend.”

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11.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 857 reviews · from $22Best value

Ride from central Athens along the Greek Riviera to Cape Sounion, with coastal views, onboard WiFi, and an English-speaking archaeologist guide such as Katerina, Melissa, or Andriana. You get more than an hour at the Temple of Poseidon for photos and sunset, but site entry and food are extra.

“The tour was fantastic the only downside I had was not knowing the entrance fee needed to be paid onsite aswell. Our tour guide was brilliant, katerina did a wonderful job”

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12.Athens Evening Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend three hours tasting Athens with a local guide such as Katerina, Clea, Dimitri, or Orestis. Start near Monastiraki with souvlaki or gyros, sample pies in Psirri, then enjoy cheeses, cold cuts, wine, meze, and loukoumades at a seated dinner. Come hungry.

“I love Sonny food tours when i travel and this was a lovely way to spend my first night in Athens. Great guide, valued her choices of places and food and met some great people from all over the world. I would absolutely recommend”

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13.Catamaran Day & Sunset Cruises with meals Drinks and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

This five-hour Mykonos catamaran cruise takes you from Tourlos to Rhenia with a pass by Delos, a two-hour swim and snorkel stop, fresh seafood pasta and meat options, homemade rosé wine, and hotel transport. Captains and crew such as Dimitris, Iliana, Margarita, and Andreas handle the sailing and meal service.

“It was probably our best day on our Greek Cruise. It was unfortunate that it was too windy to go out farther but the crew did the best they could under those conditions.”

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14.Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 736 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Meet at the Aegean Ventures kiosk in Mykonos Old Port at 5:30 PM for a three-hour wooden-boat party cruise. Swim at Agios Stefanos, enjoy one beer, wine, or soft drink, then dance to a DJ while the sun sets near Little Venice. Extra drinks and light snacks cost more.

“Amazing sunset views, good music. A little too chilly to swim on the day we went on but definitely worth it.”

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15.Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore Meteora with an English-speaking guide such as Lina, Jim, Maria, or Dimitri, then visit Saint Stephen’s Monastery, a Byzantine church, hermit caves, and a sunset viewpoint. Hotel pickup in Kalambaka or Kastraki, bottled water, and a free multilingual audio guide are included.

“The tour was wonderful. Our tour guide and driver were both local to the Meteora area. Our tour was very knowledgeable about all of the monasteries and local history. This tour is well worth your time.”

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