Evening Neighborhood Walk with Wine Tasting, Athens

Your discovery of two of the most picturesque districts in Athens begins at 5 pm at your meeting point near Monastiraki Square. After a brief introduction by your private guide, you'll start winding your way down the cobbled streets of Plaka, listening to fascinating stories and local secrets that bring the area to life. Full of narrow alleys, flower-draped houses, and lively cafés and bars, Plaka lies in the shadow of the Acropolis and is the oldest neighborhood in Athens (and one of the oldest in the world).

Nestled within Plaka you'll find another gem: Anafiotika. This tiny enclave was built by workers from the Cyclades who brought their traditions and architecture with them when they settled in the 19th century. You'll feel like you've stepped into a traditional island village as you stroll past its whitewashed houses and lovingly tended gardens, glimpse the oldest Byzantine church in the city, and climb colorful stairways draped with basking cats. 

As dusk starts to fall, end the two-hour walk with a stop by a historic wine bar to taste four Greek wines. Aided by a professional wine connoisseur, you'll sample varietals made with indigenous red and white grapes accompanied by a selection of cheeses—such as gruyere from Naxos and pecorino from Amfilochia—together with Greek marmalade and breadsticks. Once the hour-long wine tasting is over, you'll part ways with your guide and are free to continue experimenting with Greek wine or follow their recommendation for a local dinner spot.