Top 8 Athens Greek Dance Shows

1.Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 268 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Start with an evening coach ride past the Acropolis, Parliament, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, university, and National Library. Then walk into Plaka for a Greek dinner, live music, singing, and traditional dancing. Pickup is available from selected central hotels, with escort Max often leading the evening.

“The bus was very comfortable. Picked us up right on time! Meal was good. Seating small my husband of 6' 4" Guide was late getting on bus during our last pick up spot. Guide well mannered but very bland personality.”

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2.Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 178 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours in Plaka with hotel pickup, a scenic Athens drive, a traditional taverna dinner, and Greek music and dancing in costume. Guides such as Joseph, Elvis, and Andreous have been praised for friendly service. Drinks cost extra, and coastal hotels require a separate transfer.

“Our driver, Andreous, was the most friendly and professional. He made our evening relaxed and informed. Big thanks to him Howard & Carmen”

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3.Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · from $24Best value

Spend 1.5 hours at Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre watching 75 dancers, musicians, and singers present traditional dances from Greek villages and islands. You will see handmade costumes, jewelry, instruments, and songs preserved in their original forms. An optional English Plaka audio guide is also available.

“very traditional, you can feel the Greek History and culture.”

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4.Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Spend about 90 minutes at Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre, where dancers, singers, and musicians present regional traditions from Greek villages and islands. Your mobile ticket includes admission, while advance booking helps you avoid the venue line. Expect an evening performance, uphill access, and an outdoor setting.

“Nice experience to hear regional Greek music and dances from all over the country and islands. Shame you do not understand what singers are singing about. Get ready, no sirtaki. Bring a sweater also in September!”

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5.Steps to tradition: Greek Traditional Dances in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $41Top rated

Meet Tania and Kostas near Philopappou Hill for a 2.5-hour Greek dance class in a quiet outdoor setting. Learn dances from several Greek regions, hear the stories behind them, and practice with the Acropolis nearby. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Great fun! A wonderful introduction to both the dances and music of Greece. Tania and Kostas hit every sense, engaged the intellect, memory, and imagination. Instruction was full of stories, clear, easy to follow to feel successful, and repeated Read more”

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6.Greek Dancing in Plaka with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 17 reviews · from $101

You’ll stroll through Plaka, then sit down in a traditional taverna for a three-course Greek meal and live folk music with dancers in traditional dress. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, but transport can add time, and meal quality, seating, and drink arrangements may vary.

“The entertainment was absolutely fabulous different traditional dances live music and singing. There was no information on the description about a tour about 1 1/2 hours driving around the town we didn’t need a tour bus taking that long beforRead more”

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7.Skip the Line: Dora Stratou Greek Dancing Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes at Athens’ Dora Stratou Theatre, where 75 dancers, musicians, and singers present traditional dances from Greek villages and islands. Expect live instruments, handmade costumes, jewelry, and a changing program. Performances run Thursday through Sunday, with an optional Plaka audio tour.

“The energy of the male dancers was wonderful! Didn't enjoy the second act as much as the first and third but still very good!”

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8.Steps to tradition: Greek traditional dances in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $41

Meet dance teacher Tania at Philopappos Hill, walk 10 minutes to a scenic Acropolis-facing spot, and learn Greek folk dances from several regions. The 2.5-hour class includes drinks, a printed dance program, photos, videos, and a commemorative certificate.

“The danceworkshop was really amazing. The location was cute and private. The teachers were very nice and supportive. We could go al out and let our enthousiasm show. Besides learning the beautiful dances we also learned some new stuff about the Amazing history of Greece. In conclusion, we had a wonderful time and would really recommend planning this for your trip to Athens.”

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