The 9 Wine Tastings in Athens We Would Book

1.Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting

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

Meet a sommelier at the Athens Wine Tasting Atelier on Tournavitou Street. Over about 90 minutes, you will sample five Greek wines, pair them with cheeses from the mainland and islands, and learn about native grapes, wine regions, Greek history, and simple ways to judge quality. Tonia, Tanya, Evelyna, and Giannis are among the hosts.

“Great experience with Tonia tonight tasting Greek wines. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to explore the indigenous grapes of Greece.”

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

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

Join a guide such as Eugenia, Konstantina, Niki, Maria, or Rita for a four-hour Athens food walk capped at eight people. Taste souvlaki, four Greek wines, cheeses, olive oil, mastiha, dinner, spirits, and gelato while walking between Monastiraki, Syntagma, Plaka, and Mitropoleos Street.

“What a lovely day, spent food tour, strolling around athens, understand history, food, wine tasting, olive oil tasting. Thanks to Niki that introduce us to all of these! We had a pleasure time in Athens because of her.”

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3.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 introduces you to Greek wine regions and little-known grapes, pairing roughly seven or more wines with Greek cheeses, bread, olive oil, and tapas. The 1.5-hour tasting includes English or Greek guidance and a direct view of the Acropolis.

“We absolutely loved our wine tasting experience with George. The view was amazing and the staff were so friendly and tentative. George taught us loads about all of the Greek wines and we loved the cheeses that accompanied each of them. It was overall a great experience and we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens.”

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4.Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives

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

At Tournavitou 9 in Thiseio, an English or Greek-speaking wine expert leads a 90-minute tasting of five Greek wines, five cheeses, olives, and rusks. You’ll learn tasting basics, Greek grape regions, ancient winemaking, and how to judge quality in a small group of about eight to ten people.

“It would be nice if there was a list of the wines we tasted so we know what to buy if we like one or more.”

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5.Premium Food and Wine Tasting Tour in the evening

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

Walk central Athens with a local guide, sampling souvlaki, Greek wines, olive oils, liqueur, a full seasonal dinner, and gelato. Guides such as Niki, Eleni, Eugenia, and Maria bring food and city history to life. Groups are limited to eight, and vegetarians can be accommodated.

“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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6.Mercedes Private Tour Nafplio, Corinth Canal, Nemea Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $232

Travel from Athens with guides such as Eirini, Manos, or Giorgos in a private Mercedes E-Class or EQE. Visit Corinth Canal, taste Nemea wines, stroll Nafplio, and see Palamidi Castle at a pace shaped around your group.

“We had a wonderful day! George was friendly and very informative about Greek history. The wine tasting was enjoyable & the city was beautiful!”

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7.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 Athens night of souvlaki, five Greek wine varieties, cheese, olive oil, mastiha, dinner, spirits, and gelato. You will walk through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Syntagma while learning about local food, customs, and city life.

“I arranged this tour as a 21st birthday present for my son and two of his friends who are studying in Athens this semester! They said it was a “10/10” night and a great way to experience the city. They went to great spots they would not have known about and the food was excellent. The guides were friendly and awesome. Huge hit!”

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8.Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store

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

Meet at Finewine on Thespidos Street in Plaka for a 90-minute private tasting. Sofia, Sophia, or Elena may guide you through six Greek wines, from Assyrtiko whites to reds and dessert wine, with cheese, charcuterie, olives, and a map of Greece.

“Just an all round amazing experience , shown the map of the regions, had plenty time to sample the wines with absolute ease, no pressure to buy and learned all about the wines sampled”

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9.Small-Group Wine Tour in Athens with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Meet at 5 pm near Plaka for a 2.5-hour walk through three Athens wine bars. With guides such as George, Chris, Telis, or Xenia, you’ll taste six Greek wines, sample cheeses and local snacks, and learn how Greek varieties reach the glass.

“If you get a chance to take this walking tour, it was a very pleasant walking tour. Great wine and meats & cheese platters. George our guide was great. I would recommend this tour if you love wine.”

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