Plaka At Twilight: Another Side of Athens’s Culinary Heart

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Dinner

Coffee and/or Tea

Options

Plaka At Twilight: Another Side of Athens’s Culinary Heart

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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
5.00
This 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
Another 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
Natalie 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
5.00
Another 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
5.00
Such 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
A magical culinary tour of Athens
270brucee,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I did the Culinary Backstreets tour in Athens on the evening of August 26, 2025. Gulden was our tour guide. She extremely pleasant, fun and informative and made this a very special experience. The tour took us through the Pkaka area, where we stopped at an artisan dairy shop, a bakery and an olive oil shop where we got to try amazing yogurts, baked goods, sample a variety of olive oils, cheeses and ouzo. This was followed by a wonderful dinner at a charming restaurant with outdoor seating and stops at wine bar and gelato shop. We also got to walk around Plaka at night and see ruins lit up. Overall, this was a wonderful experience. And Gulden helped make it very special. I highly recommend this tour!
Athen's Culinary Expereince - a MUST expereince
626deborahz,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gulden, our guide, was personable and informative. This was our most favored tour (out of 4) of Athens. We learned about the culture and night life of Athenian tourists and locals. We ate amazing foods, yogurt and olive oil tastings, ate typical cuisines and ended the night with gelato and wine. a PERFECT way to end our Athen's stay. Gulden, a very adept English speaker gave us insight into how typical family and friends dine together. We had so much fun and highly recommend this experience and her as your guide.
Plaka at night with great food, fun, and history
LeanneM911,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I loved this tour and Gulden made the experience exceptional with her very friendly nature and personal touch. She also gave us a great history lesson and insight on the locals of Athens. It is beautiful to do all this at night when the city comes alive and cools off.