BEER TOURS · BEER TASTINGS IN GREECE
Good beer tastings in Greece fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend 4.5 hours touring Santorini’s volcanic wine country with guides such as Billy, John, Panos, or Yiannis. Visit Santorini Brewing Company, Art Space, Estate Argyros, and a final winery, tasting 12 wines, 3 beers, and local cheese with convenient pickup and drop-off.
“Billy was a great guide! Went out of his way to make the trip perfect for us.”
At Mikònu Taproom & Brewery, guides such as Yoshi and Margarita explain the brewing process and Mykonos beer culture while you taste five small-batch beers. The 30-minute visit includes water, taxes, and generous samples, with extra pints and brewery-only releases available afterward.
“Our tour at the brewery was well done. We truly enjoyed his expertise in brewing. He articulated well as connected with us all. Great experience, and the beer was good too!”
At Ftelos Brewery, you’ll taste six artisanal beers, including Blue Monkey, with a guide explaining ingredients, styles, and pairings. You’ll see the tanks, control panel, and bottling area, then relax in the bioclimatic garden. Guides such as Jason and Minos have led engaging tastings.
“Very friendly staff.Good to experience with local taste 🫶”
Build a private Santorini day around your interests with hotel or cable-car pickup, a local guide, and stops at Pyrgos, Oia, Firostefani, Vlychada, and Profitis Ilias. Finish with olive oil, wine, or six craft beers, depending on your booking choice.
“Markos, our tour guide, was wonderful! He shared fun facts and stories while on the tour and took us to some of the most amazing views of the island. We had a great time!”
Meet your beer guide at Tournavitou 9 at 8:30 pm for a 90-minute tasting of five Greek beers paired with five cheeses, Kalamata olives, and rusks. You’ll learn about Greek brewing, test your nose and palate, and finish beneath the Acropolis with bottles available to take home.
“Very educational. I thought I had a good knowledge of beer but turns out I knew very little. The guide was very helpful in pointing out the gaps and help me learn.”
Meet your English-speaking beer guide near the Parthenon for a 90-minute tasting of five Greek beers and ales. You’ll learn how malt, hops, and grains shape flavor, then pair each pour with Greek cheese, cold cuts, olives, and savory bites in a relaxed small-group setting.
Spend one hour inside Mykonos Brewing Company’s converted underground bowling alley with an English-speaking guide such as Margarita or Angelo. Taste five 140ml beers, learn the brewing process, hear Mykonian myths, and sample beers made with local ingredients.
“Margarita was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and friendly sharing with us all the details about the Mykonian beer scene and the birth of Mykonos Brewing company. They brew different types of beers and each one is more delicious than the next. My favorite was the Fragos’ko and my husband’s was the blonde saison. She also gave us great recommendations for things to do, see, and eat in Mykonos. Margarita, let us know when you come visit us in NYC! Thank you!!!”
Join an English-speaking small group with host Spyros Papadopoulos for a three-hour walk from Monastiraki through Plaka, Anafiotika, and Koukaki. Finish at Strange Brew Taproom with Greek beers and food pairings. Expect history, local tips, and no more than 13 people.
“Beer selection was great. Learning the ancient beer culture. Suggestion- Carry a drink during the walking tour.”
Meet Spyros near the two fruit stands by Monastiraki Metro Station for coffee and a local-style walk through Athens. After about 1.5 hours, finish at Strange Brew Taproom for four Greek beers, food pairings, and a practical tasting class.
“The activity was awesome. Spyros is such a great tour guide with great personnality and great knowledge. I enjoyed the tour a lot and would definitly do it again.”
Join Dimitris or another English-speaking local guide for a two-hour walk through Mykonos Town, then ride by minivan to Mykonos Brewery for a 45-minute tour and four beer tastings. You return to the police station meeting point after the brewery visit.
Spend about seven hours in a private van visiting a Cretan brewery, Anoskeli winery and olive mill, and the 5,000-year-old olive tree at Vouves. Add a local lunch, Gonia Monastery, or Maleme WW2 sites. Tastings cost extra, and tours run April through early November.
“It was a taste of everything! Tour places he set up were fabulous and personable - even more so since it was end of season and not as many tourists! We had a great day with him and would highly recommend his tour”
Spend two hours exploring Mykonos Town with a local guide such as Georgia, then ride by air-conditioned minivan to Mykonian Brewery Company for a 45-minute tasting of four locally made beers. The semi-private tour runs 3 to 4 hours and returns to the starting point.
“The walk through town was really nice, so many nooks and crannies you wouldn’t see on your own but Georgia was great, knowledgeable and nice personality. The beer tasting was good but everyone has different tastebuds. Overall, worth the time and money!”
Join a small group of up to six for three Santorini wineries and a local brewery. Maria handles pickup and transport, while sommeliers guide tastings of at least 12 PDO and indigenous wines, with cheese, snacks, water, and beer included.
“Booked this last minute and they weee very accommodating. Great wine tasting. Maria was great. She picked us up and took us everywhere. First stop was donkey beer brewery. It was ok and people were nice. We bought a donkey ass tshirt. The wineries were great. Panos at the first winery was awesome. It’s family owned and was full of art. My wife and Panos connected through art. The next two wineries were also great. They all served us cheese and snacks. The wines were good and the guides were very nice and kept us interested. It was definitely worth it.”
