Athens is one of the most incredible cities in the world, known for its ancient history, incredible art, and storied architecture. However, its wine scene is just as rich and complex as its history, ideal for experienced wine lovers as well as newbies.

If you really want to experience the local wine culture to its fullest, I highly recommend taking a proper wine tour. There are a ton of options out there, so I’ve gone ahead and covered the 5 top Athens wine tours that are well worth your time and money. Let’s dive right in!

Be sure to see our reviews of Santorini Wine Tasting Tours.

Best Athens Wine Tours

	Best Rated Acropolis Wine Tasting with a Sommelier	Athens: Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier	Mercedes Private Tour Nafplio, Corinth Canal & Nemea Wine Tasting
Meeting Location:	Tournavitou 9, Athina 105 53	Oinoscent, Voulis 45-47, Athina 105 57	C. del Judici, 3, 08003 Barcelona
Tour Length:	1.5 hours	1.5 hours	8 hours
Start Time(s):	12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM	6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM	Between 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM
What’s Included:	5 Greek wines, local cheeses & olives, homemade bread rusks, cheat sheet for notes, guide-sommelier wine expert	Wine tasting, sommelier intro, snacks paired with the wines, award winning wines	Wine tasting with Enologist, fuel and tolls, bottled water, snacks, wifi on board, guide
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Our 5 Top Picks For The Best Athens Wine Tours

1. Best Rated Acropolis Wine Tasting
2. Athens: Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier
3. Mercedes Private Tour Nafplio, Corinth Canal & Nemea Wine Tasting
4. Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier Under the Acropolis
5. Athens: Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting

Best Athens Wine Tasting Tour Reviews

1. Best Rated Acropolis Wine Tasting

What to Expect on the Tour

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience in this legendary city, the Best-Rated Acropolis Wine Tasting is a fantastic option. Even if you have a packed schedule, you’ll be able to easily fit this one in as it lasts 1.5 hours and comes with various start time options.

With a small-group tour, it’s an intimate experience where you get to hear stories from the winemakers themselves, the wine history of the city, and how it all ties together.

If you’ve never tried Greek wine before, you’re in for a real treat because you’ll get to try 3 whites and 2 reds – each one a bit unique from the others. If you’re an absolute beginner to wine, I’d also recommend this tour as it’s very approachable with friendly staff.

When we arrived we were greeted by a friendly sommelier who would be leading us through the tastings that evening and answered all the questions we had.

After being seated, we received an intro as to what to expect, learning about the history of local wine, the primary grapes of this region, and how the circled back to ancient Greek history.

What Makes This Tour Great

As a history buff, I found this particularly interesting which made me enjoy the experience even more. They even had wine charts which helped us further understand the different types of wine, which is great for beginners.

Along with the 5 top-notch wines we tried, we had 5 expertly paired Greek cheeses, along with Kalamata olives and whole wheat Cretan rusks. We learned why these wines were paired specifically with those cheeses, and they helped us identify the different flavor notes of each. All in all, it’s a great intro to local wines!

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2. Athens: Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier

What to Expect on the Tour

The Athens: Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier is another 1.5-hour adventure into the country’s rich winemaking tradition while learning about the ancient city, itself.

It’s a laidback, intimate experience that takes place in a relaxed, small-group setting where you’ll be guided through a curated selection of wines from across Greece’s diverse regions.

Each wine we tried represented a special aspect of its land, climate, and history, making it a comprehensive tasting perfect for those who are just getting into viticulture.

There are many different start times available between 6 and 9 pm, it’s a great way to spend some time learning and sampling before going to dinner. If you’re a solo traveler or are looking for a romantic evening with a significant other, this is also highly recommended.

What Makes This Tour Great

When we arrived, we were welcomed by our friendly sommelier host who made us feel like family and instantly made for a wonderful time.

It was cool to be able to listen to our sommelier’s stories of their travels to different areas of Greece, and the different vineyards they’ve been to, relating it all back to the wines we were tasting. \

As I’d taken quite a few wine tours in Athens, I had a good idea of the more common grape varieties, and what really stood out to me about this tour was that they highlighted very hard-to-find national grapes. I found a few new favorites, which was really nice to discover, too!

Aside from the wine, they’d prepared some delicious snacks for us, all expertly-paired with our wine selection. Expect some delicious hams, cured meats, and local cheeses, along with incredible jams!

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3. Mercedes Private Tour Nafplio, Corinth Canal & Nemea Wine Tasting

What to Expect on the Tour

If you’re interested in learning more about the local wine culture but want the “full” experience, look no further than this next tour.

The Mercedes Private Tour Nafplio, Corinth Canal & Nemea Wine Tasting is the perfect melding of wine discovery along with sightseeing, venturing through some of the most breathtaking scenery and award-winning wineries! If you’re into history and wine, I can’t imagine a more exciting tour than this one!

Clocking in at 8 hours, it is ideal if you have the entire day free as you likely won’t be back to Athens until around dinnertime. The tour starts with your guide picking you and your party up at your hotel or port in the morning in a private vehicle so you don’t have to deal with driving yourself or dealing with public transportation which can waste a lot of time.

As we traveled along, our guide regaled us with fun anecdotes as well as historical commentary, which was fascinating and made the trip fly by. Our first stop was at the Corinth Canal, which was shockingly constructed all the way back in 750 BC, and is still operating perfectly today!

What Makes This Tour Great

We then stopped at the most famous winery in all of Greece: the Domaine Skouras Winery, which uses traditional winemaking methods combined with ultra-modern techniques. Not to mention, the structure in which it was housed in is some of the most incredible architecture I’ve seen of any winery.

We then went on a tour of the Castle of Palamidi which was super cool, before arriving to the town of Limani Nafpliou, which (according to mythology) was founded by the son of Poseidon and daughter of Danaus.

This breathtaking place is one I’d highly recommend visiting, and I greatly appreciated that we had plenty of time to explore it at our own pace after a brief guided walk through it.

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4. Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier Under the Acropolis

What to Expect on the Tour

Next up is the Athens: Wine Tasting with a Sommelier Under the Acropolis – a romantic, educational hour-and-a-half that will throw you into the deep end of Athens’ wine scene.

This unforgettable balance of ancient history and modern indulgence is perfect for those visiting the iconic city for the first time, with an expert-led tasting experience against one of the most famous backdrops in the world. Learn all about the ins-and-outs of Athenian wine with a knowledgeable sommelier that takes you far beyond the average “off-the-shelf” wine tasting.

Lasting around 1.5 hours and with various start times available, it’s easy to fit into a packed schedule yet in no way lacks quality or content. This session takes you on a fun journey through the different wine regions of the country, learning all about the nuances of each one with your guide.

You’ll learn about what makes these wines uniquely “Greek”, which is great for wine newbies and aficionados, alike.

What Makes This Tour Great

Thanks to the Greek wine map, it was much easier to remember all of the differences, while also trying products from select Greek producers. Try muscat, roditis, limnio, and many other delicious wine varieties that are handpicked and lesser-known. They even offered some delicious tapas paired with each wine, including an array of fresh cheeses, meats, and bread.

I’d probably go on this tour just for the incredible views alone, being able to see the legendary Acropolis lit up against the clear night sky. This intimate, personalized tour just seemed so much more unique and magical, and I’d say it’s a must-do for any visitor.

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5. Athens: Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting

What to Expect on the Tour

Last but certainly not least, is the Athens: Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting, where you’ll learn all about Greek wines and how to properly taste them in just 1.5 hours.

This is also a great option if you’re on a tight budget but really want to learn about the art of wine tasting and how to identify each one’s nuances. Expect a social setting where everyone gets to join in with their small group, learning about not only wine but the history that surrounds it.

This tour has a notably more lively setting, so I do recommend it more for friend groups or couples who are looking to make some friends within the city. It’s fun and informative, but the sommelier guide who was there to lead the way was high-energy and very welcoming. If you’re a complete newbie to wine, this is a very approachable experience where I guarantee you won’t feel intimidated or out of the loop.

What Makes This Tour Great

Arrive at the Tasting Room where you’ll sit down and receive a briefing as to what to expect, alogn with a little wine guide and sheet for you to keep notes. I actually still have this guide as some of the wines were so amazing I had to go hunt some bottles down to enjoy at home.

Each one of the 5 essential Greek wines we tried were delicious and I appreciated the way our guide explained their unique characteristics, which was very easy to understand.

Located right under the Acropolis, the views were amazing as well – you obviously can’t get that anywhere else! As if that weren’t enough, they served us 5 delicious national cheeses, Greek olives, homemade bread rusks, and more! Do this before going out to dinner – you won’t regret it!

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Shayanne DeCastro

Shayanne is a freelance writer, wine snob and marketer based in LA, California. Describing herself as a nomad, she has lived in many different cities including Boise, Idaho and Seattle, Washington as well as Guadalajara, Mexico. She is forever on the move.

Being an extremely active person, she loves to snowboard, skateboard, and ski. She enjoys sharing her love for active sports with others through her “how to” sports guides as well as food and wine reviews. Her love for wine and good food shines through every paragraph. While she travels, Shayanne loves to try new restaurants and wineries.  If there is a wineries or good restaurant in your town, you will probably meet her one day.