Experience the Night Life of Athens with Locals, Athens
Athens is well known for its vivid nightlife, cocktail culture and dancing till the morning. Join the fun accompanied by locals.
Overview
Athens is Mediterranean – it saves most of its energy and excitement for after the sunset. That's when it shifts gear and puts on its party clothes. Join the locals in popular nightspots across town as they relax, unwind and spend time with friends, drinks and music.
Highlights
- Visit three-four hot spots of Athens nightlife, from a neighborhood dive bar to a local favorite for great music, both Greek and foreign
- Experience two of the trendiest Athenian districts at night
- Meet & interact with the locals and embrace their way of entertaining
- Try various drinks, from great Greek wine to the best cocktails in town
- Enjoy your drinks made in Greek style, with little handmade snacks and "mezzes"
Know before you go
Duration
4 hours
4 hours
Recommended for
All ages
All ages
Group
Small group, 12 people or less
Small group, 12 people or less
What you'll do
When in Athens, why not experience all the best nightlife, food, and drinks the city has to offer like a true Athenian? This activity takes all the guesswork out of planning and takes you on a journey that is Athens' nightlife.
Kick off your evening with a trip to a cozy neighborhood bar—the perfect opportunity to experience Athens' effortless, relaxed atmosphere. From there, your guide will take you to some of the most renowned downtown bars, where celebrated mixologists create the perfect drinks for you and the crowd. Your friendly guide, an open-hearted and outgoing local who knows the Athens nightlife inside out, will ensure you get all the hotspots and help you interpret the local customs. As you explore Athens at night, you'll get to do as the locals do - sample a variety of small Greek bites to enjoy with your drinks. It's a great way to sample local mezes, the traditional small dishes of Greece.
By the end of your night tour, you'll have seen a side of the city like never before and enjoyed the vibrant nightlife like a true Athenian -with the perfect balance between recklessness and a heart-warming connection to all these favorite spots where the locals can really express themselves.
Kick off your evening with a trip to a cozy neighborhood bar—the perfect opportunity to experience Athens' effortless, relaxed atmosphere. From there, your guide will take you to some of the most renowned downtown bars, where celebrated mixologists create the perfect drinks for you and the crowd. Your friendly guide, an open-hearted and outgoing local who knows the Athens nightlife inside out, will ensure you get all the hotspots and help you interpret the local customs. As you explore Athens at night, you'll get to do as the locals do - sample a variety of small Greek bites to enjoy with your drinks. It's a great way to sample local mezes, the traditional small dishes of Greece.
By the end of your night tour, you'll have seen a side of the city like never before and enjoyed the vibrant nightlife like a true Athenian -with the perfect balance between recklessness and a heart-warming connection to all these favorite spots where the locals can really express themselves.
Start times
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Daily9:30 pm
What's included
- English speaking guide
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