Top Athens Desserts & Sweets

Join us and discover Athens through its food, like a true local. Embark on an unforgettable food tour where authenticity and real Greek flavors take center stage. This carefully curated experience takes you to true hidden gems, offering a true taste of Athens. We focus on local establishments where guests will taste and enjoy traditional Greek dishes, prepared following local recipes and culinary traditions. Along the way, you’ll learn about Greek food culture and everyday life while enjoying classic Greek drinks. From delicious souvlaki to homemade specialties such as moussaka and dolmades, along with tastings of olive oil, honey, bougatsa, and loukoumades, paired with local drinks such as wine, beer, or ouzo, this tour engages all the senses. Across six delicious stops, travelers will try a variety of Greek foods and drinks that showcase the diversity of Athens’ culinary scene. Get ready to taste, explore, and enjoy Athens in the most authentic way—one bite at a time.

Athens has stellar street food, but it takes a local insider to find the best spots to sample the city’s specialties. With this small-group tour, join a foodie guide to discover the top stands and eateries for delicacies on the go in Athens. Sample spanakopita, souvlaki, gyro, and peinirli plus luscious sweets and local beer as you stroll through some of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city center.

Immerse yourself in traditional Greek gastronomy—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this small-group food walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll through Athens' foodie neighborhoods, and learn all about Greek culinary culture. Then, get ready to savor everything from olives, honey, cheese, and mezze (small plates) to Greek comfort food and delicious desserts. Vegetarian options are available if needed.

Discover the top gourmet specialties in Athens with the help of a foodie insider with this tasting tour through the heart of the city center. Join a small group of fellow gourmands for a delicious city stroll, stopping to sample delicacies from savory spinach pie, sweet “koulouri” pastries, and “meze” small plates from a number of restaurants, food stands, and shops along the way.

Swap the tourist hot spots for an Athens food tour that takes you off the beaten path. Discover small neighborhood haunts that you’d miss otherwise—from cozy cafés to a neighborhood bakery and a local taverna. Along the way, try a variety of classic Greek dishes, such as stuffed peppers, "moussaka", "baklava", and sweet liqueurs.

Discover the local Athenian Flavors on a guided walking tour. Taste a variety of delectable foods and gain a better insight into the local food scene. Learn how to taste, pour, and present Greek products and some of the key elements of local gastronomy. Taste a variety of seasonal sweet and savory dishes and learn about the story behind the food. Led by one of our knowledgeable food specialists, you'll explore the hidden gems. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful adventure as you sample savory pies, freshly baked pastries, high-quality olive spices and mouthwatering souvlaki. These tours are designed to offer a genuine taste of Athens, allowing you to experience the city's vibrant culinary scene. Join us on this gastronomic journey through Athens, where history and food converge to create an unforgettable and delectable experience.

Indulge your inner foodie on this half-day gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

This is a food tour where we stroll through some non-touristic parts of Athens, exploring the rich culinary history that has influenced our culture and traditions. Our journey begins at Panepistimio metro station, Korai square, where we encounter a traditional kiosk for Koulouri, considered to be the Greek to go breakfast. At each stop, I will share the background story of the product or meal, highlighting its significant role in our cuisine throughout history. Along the way, you can expect interesting and amusing anecdotes that add to the experience. One of the highlights of the tour includes visiting the first pastry shop in town, established after Greek independence. Here, we will have the pleasure of tasting the traditional Greek style doughnuts.

Learn to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this small-group cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved eatery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor with views over the Acropolis.

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"! We'll take you by the hand - immerse yourself in Athens' Winter Wonderland. Are you a foodie and love Christmas? Then our tour is the right one for you. We have selected the best (sweetest) and tastiest delicacies for you and look forward to spending time with you.

Sample some of Greece’s tastiest dishes on this half-day food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting *bougatsa* (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘*oukoumades* (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs.

Join this walking tour with a local Athenian guide and experience the authentic flavors of Athens. Taste traditional Greek street food and savory bites, from crunchy koulouri and classic pies like spanakopita and bougatsa, to the famous pita gyro and sweet loukoumades. Explore vibrant neighborhoods such as Syntagma, Monastiraki, and Psiri, visit the bustling Varvakeios Market, and savor Greek cheeses, cold cuts, high-quality honey, and tsipouro. Your friendly guide will show you hidden gems, local favorites, and traditional spots loved by Athenians. This tour is a celebration of Greek gastronomy, culture, and hospitality, leaving you full of flavors, aromas, and memories.

Skip the small-group tours that can be filled with unfamiliar faces and book this Athens private Greek food tour to enjoy a 1-on-1 culinary journey through the city. Your guide leads the way to take the stress out of navigating. Visit multiple Athens food hotspots and choose from the 10-tastings tour (which includes kefalotyri, feta, souvlaki, and more) or the 6-tastings tour (which includes loukoumades, raki, and more) when booking.

Skip another evening at a street-side restaurant and experience the best of Athens' cuisine while soaking up views of the ancient Acropolis during this exclusive aerial dining experience. Choose between a sunset or starlit multi-course meal created by gourmet chefs and dine suspended in the air at a rotating table for unobstructed panoramas. Plus, enjoy unlimited wine and soft drinks throughout the experience.

Enjoy two experiences in one as you explore Athens with your own private guide and enjoy a traditional Greek meal. Discover some of the city’s top highlights, including the Hellenic Parliament and Monastiraki, see picturesque views of the Acropolis, and hear stories about history, culture and architecture. Afterward, savor a meal of traditional Greek mezze and try flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed.