Athens · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 bar tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Start at 10 p.m. in Thiseos, meet hosts such as Rim, Maria, or Costas, then visit three Athens nightlife venues in Psirri or Gazi. Expect a social group, a one-hour open bar, music, some walking, and VIP access to the final nightclub. The night runs about 3 to 3.5 hours.
“Good time, fun hosts. Depending on the group and people can have a fun experience and meet new friends.”
Meet your English-speaking host opposite Thissio metro for 3.5 hours of bars, shots, dancing, and club entry. Choose sober, beer and wine, or unlimited long drinks. Guides such as Rim, Lefteris, Dimitra, and Maria help solo visitors and groups mix easily.
“Amazing pub crawl! The two guides were super organized and fun, and the places we went to were all great vibes with amazing music! 10/10 recommend 😌”
Meet at Monastiraki at 9 pm for a private Athens pub crawl through Favorita, Dos Gardenias, and Backdoor Athens. Expect Greek-style shots, Latin dancing, drinking games, cocktail discounts, and free club entry. Guide Labros has earned praise for making solo visitors feel welcome.
“The crawl was great, went to really fun bars, met cool people and our tour guide Labros could not have been nicer! Highly recommend!”
Meet near Monastiraki at 7 pm for a three-hour evening with local hosts such as Elena or Christina. Visit three rooftop bars, receive Greek wine and two welcome shots, and enjoy Acropolis views, local stories, and easy conversation in a group of no more than 10.
“This is the best way to meet friends and enjoy an evening in Athens as a solo traveler. Our group of 6 was the perfect size and combination of travelers. This is my second time with this tour and with Elena, I will go again. I highly recommend.”
Start at 8:30 pm with guides such as Alex, Adriana, or Elena, then visit four Athens bars in about four hours. Try Greek beer at Barley Cargo, cocktails at The DUDE, a tucked-away bar called Rumble in the Jungle, and late-night dancing at Pikap, with food or drink discounts along the way.
“Adriana and Elena both the hosts were amazing. They socialised with us till the end. They did not leave before all of us left. For sure recommend this tour to everyone”
Start at Barley Cargo at 8:30 pm for Greek craft beer, a free chicken pie and cheese ball, then walk to The DUDE Bar, Rumble in the Jungle, and Pikap. Guides such as Andriana and Olga have led groups through this social Saturday night route for up to 50 people.
“I just joined this tour 2 weeks ago and what a great bar crawl!! There were a few Greek guys on the tour for a bachelor party and it was sooo much fun. Andriana was the tour guide, she managed everything so well. I also really liked the bars!”
Join a small group near the Parthenon for a 1.5-hour lesson and tasting of five Greek beers and ales. Your English-speaking guide explains malt, hops, grains, and Greek brewing traditions while you sample cheeses, cold cuts, Kalamata olives, and savory bites.
Join a small English-language group at 6 p.m. for a three-hour walk from Monastiraki through Plaka, Anafiotika, and Koukaki. Spyros Papadopoulos’s tour ends with 90 minutes of Greek beer tasting and food pairing at Strange Brew Taproom.
“Beer selection was great. Learning the ancient beer culture. Suggestion- Carry a drink during the walking tour.”
Meet at 8 pm near Syntagma for a three-hour walk between three downtown rooftop bars. You’ll get a glass of wine at the first stop and a shot at the last, with local conversation, Acropolis views, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“What a fun evening! Dimitra was our guide for a night we’ll all remember for a long time (in a good way). We were the only people (family of six - four kids 18-25) for this three hour tour (maybe we went a bit longer?). There are several roof top bars in the tourist area of Athens with good views of the lit-up Acropolis. This tour includes three of them. Like it says, tour company pays for your wine on the first stop and a shot on the last stop. Each bar had a different vibe and feel. The second bar had a long line we were able to skip…”
Meet Spyros in Monastiraki Square for a leisurely walk through Athens, with local stories, history, mythology, and favorite hangouts. Finish at Strange Brew Taproom for four Greek beers, Greek snacks, and a practical lesson in tasting and food pairing. Private, English or Greek, adults only.
“The activity was awesome. Spyros is such a great tour guide with great personnality and great knowledge. I enjoyed the tour a lot and would definitly do it again.”
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