Plaka At Twilight: Another Side of Athens’s Culinary Heart
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon-into-evening food tour in the historic Plaka neighborhood of Athens, where the city transforms as the sun sets behind the Acropolis. This tour takes you through charming side streets to discover hidden culinary gems, including local bakeries, delightful cafes, and pioneering wine bars, all while indulging in traditional Athenian dishes and regional specialties.
Starting at bustling Syntagma Square, we’ll navigate the scenic paths of Anafiotika, sampling thick yogurt drizzled with honey, exquisite pastries, and artisanal olive oils. As night falls, we’ll savor wines from small Greek producers at a cozy wine bar and enjoy a delicious meal featuring regional classics in a historic setting. We’ll conclude our tour at a gelateria, tasting unique gelato flavors made with local ingredients. Immerse yourself in the flavors and spirit of Athens, where the night is just beginning for the locals.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plaka
On this food tour in Plaka, we will explore the district’s culinary diamonds in the touristy rough while at the same time getting a sense of how this ancient district shaped the growth of modern Athens--at dusk.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
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Plaka At Twilight: Another Side of Athens’s Culinary Heart
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best experiences of our entire trip to Athens
lindsaycK7726WJ,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you do one thing in Athens, make it a Culinary Backstreets tour. Our guide, Natali, is Greek and knows the city. What set this tour apart from anything else we've done was the genuine, personal relationships she had with every single stop along the way. Each location was ready for us before we arrived and were welcomed. The food itself was outstanding. We tasted our way through neighborhood and greek specific gems we never would have found on our own, every stop felt intentional and curated with real care. Beyond the food, the storytelling wove together history, culture, and daily Athenian life in a way that made the city feel completely alive, especially in the evening walking amongst the tourists and locals. We left with a much deeper understanding of Athens than we'd ever get from a guidebook or a museum.
You won’t go hungry....
Claire I,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You won’t go hungry. Several stops and ample food. Nice to visit local, small establishments. Very informative about Athens history and culture.
Friendly, relaxed tour of delicious hot spots
catrionao626,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this walking tour through the hidden culinary gems of La Plaka. Our guide, Natali, was great - friendly and knowledgeable - with lots of interesting information to share.
Fantastic tour with Gulden! She was delightful, choice of eateries were super, and we learned so much!
Christina H,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful mix of learning both about Athens in general and its food culture. We were given more food and drink than I expected (pace yourself!), and everything was delicious. Well-chosen spots. Our tour guide was friendly, entertaining, and a wealth of knowledge about modern Athens, ancient Athens, and all of the delicious food we ate. Highly recommend. Nice to do the tour in the evening after sight seeing during the day.
A fun, tasty, and informative evening!
Respond2015,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour with Natali was delicious, informative, and fun! She shared a good variety of foods and products from around Greece - and she and the suppliers were very informative as to the differences and uniqueness of the products. Even after two weeks in Greece, I had the tastiest fish on the tour that I’d had my whole trip! The tour would serve as a nice introduction to Athens.
Evening Athens Food Tour - Fabulous
paultQ9082HZ,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another great experience with Culinary Backstreets. The guide, Natali, was fabulous. She was knowledgeable about the food, Athens and the history. The group has a great time sampling foods from local establishments that as a tourist you would not stumble upon. I highly recommend this specific tour and this company wherever you travel. This is our 4th food tour with them and each one has been totally worth our time and money. Always full at the end too!
Plaka at Twilght
Diane Y,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful way to spend an early evening in the Plaka. Guldin was a very knowledgeable guide that made our tour very interesting and fun. All the stops were unique and we learned a lot about the foods of Athens and Greece. We will definitely recommend Culinary backstreets to our friends!
Won’t hesitate to book another tour in other cities.
T6415NJkathleenm,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Natalie a delightful host. Knowledgeable about food, the plaka Greek traditions. Very wonderful evening. Especially enjoyed the visit to the olive oil tasting.
Great food tour!
DC CoPi,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another great food tour with Culinary Backstreets! Gulden was a great guide, sharing not only good food, but also Greek culture. Highly recommend this tour.
Great tour that combined delicious food with interesting sightseeing.
DMJL,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour, not only for the wide variety of delicious food, but also for the insights into life in Athens. Gulden was a fantastic guide
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