Top Athens Street Food Tours

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.

Avoid overpriced tavernas and mediocre food by exploring downtown Athens with a food-loving local guide and a small group. Your guide leads you through the back streets of Monastiraki and Plaka to spots you’re unlikely to encounter on your own. Sample Greek dishes, find out the stories behind them, and learn about life in Athens from a local’s perspective.

Experience Athens through its food scene without wasting time on tourist-focused restaurants or guessing where locals actually eat. This small-group walking tour introduces you to neighborhood markets, delis, and family-run tavernas while offering insight into everyday life and culture in the city. Sample a variety of classic Greek dishes along the way, then finish with a traditional meze meal and wine.

Athens is a street food lover’s paradise—but knowing where to start can be tricky. On this walking tour, a local guides you through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods to taste authentic Athenian favorites at beloved local spots. From flaky spanakopita and warm koulouri to juicy souvlaki, cheesy peinirli, and irresistible sweets, enjoy a delicious journey through Athens’ vibrant food scene—without having to organize a thing yourself.

Rather than dining in any old restaurant, elevate your eating experience on this small-group food tour of Athens. Follow your guide to 10 culinary hot spots located off the beaten path in residential neighborhoods, to taste Athenian delicacies such as honey, spices, sweets, cured meat, cheese, and olive oil. Finish your tour with a taste of the much-celebrated Greek souvlaki. This tour is capped at a small group to ensure an intimate atmosphere; all tastings are included.

Get to know the distinctive flavors of Greek cuisine on this walking breakfast tour through characterful neighborhoods close to Athens' Acropolis—including hip and less-visited Koukaki. Watch bakers crafting flaky phyllo pies from scratch; sip iced coffee with a pastry; sample charcuterie with wine and tsipouro (Greek grappa); try gyros or souvlaki, yogurt with honey, and crispy Greek-style donuts.

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.

This tour stands out for its relaxed, immersive approach to exploring the city through its flavors. With a passionate local expert leading the way, you’ll wander through charming neighborhoods, meet the people behind the dishes, and uncover culinary gems most visitors never find. From regional specialties to iconic street bites and hidden gourmet stops, every tasting is handpicked for authenticity and quality.

Experience the flavorful cuisine of Greece on a half-day tasting tour through Athens. Walk through the heart of the city and stop at eateries to sample a variety of dishes such as koulouri, bougatsa, meze, and loukoumades. You'll stop at the Central Market to discover local ingredients like olives, cheese, and cured meats. Tantalize your tastebuds and see a few major landmarks during this small-group tour.

Delve into Athens’ vegetarian cuisine on this special walking tour. Spend 3 hours exploring the city and stopping to try flavorful olives, honey, nuts, sesame bread, Greek coffee, loukoumades, and more. Taste at least 10 different local delicacies before your tour concludes. This tour can also be tailored to accommodate vegans.

Experience the dynamic city of Athens from a new perspective: a night tour lets you see the city from a unique perspective. Leave the logistics and navigation to someone else as you explore the city on foot, seeing highlights including the Plaka neighborhood, Monastiraki square, and Psirri. Stop for Greek snacks like gyros and loukoumades along the way.

Taste the Real Soul of Athens in Historic Monastiraki. Skip the tourist-trap tavernas and uncover the bustling culinary heart of Greece. This small-group experience takes you deep into the vibrant Monastiraki neighborhood to eat exactly like a local. Combining timeless street-side bakeries and beloved neighborhood spots, this tour is unique because it blends iconic maritime snacks with deep, slow-cooked Greek comfort foods. Why Viator Travelers Book This Experience: The Essential Menu: Savor a crisp Koulouri sesame ring, flaky Spanakopita, rich Moussaka, a savory kebab roll, and crisp fish in a cone. Sip Like a Local: Drink a bold, traditional Greek coffee or a chilled splash of Ouzo. Sweet Finish: Wrap up with warm, honey-drenched Loukoumades.

Explore Athens through its vibrant street art and local flavors on this engaging walking tour. Start at Varvakeios Central Market, where you'll indulge in Greek cold cuts, local cheeses, and traditional spirits, immersing yourself in the heart of the city's culinary culture. Continue to the artistic neighborhood of Psirri, where colorful streets reveal striking murals and delicious treats like warm loukoumades and koulouri. Your journey culminates on Athinas Street with a savory souvlaki, showcasing the best of Greek street food. This tour perfectly blends culture, creativity, and gastronomy, offering a unique glimpse into the lively spirit of modern Athens. Experience Athens’ street art scene while tasting local delicacies Enjoy tastings at Varvakeios Central Market, including Greek spirits Stroll through the artistic neighborhood of Psirri, discovering murals Savor a classic souvlaki to conclude your culinary adventure

Some Greek dishes and recipes offer thousands of years of history. Discover these and so much more with a local host on this immersive small-group foodie walking tour that takes in Central Market Athens (Varvakios Market) and the Syntagma Square area too. Sample more than 15 local dishes, including dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) and pastourma (air-cured beef) and meet vendors whose families have traded in Athens for generations.

Plaka is one of the most charming quarters of Athens and the hub of the city’s vibrant food scene. Discover the best spots to dine and imbibe in this neighborhood just below the Acropolis with this small-group food tour. Stop at local gourmet shops and eateries to sample traditional Greek specialties plus learn about Plaka’s unique history and architecture from your guide as you stroll the picturesque lanes.

Feast on food loved by locals on this street food tour of Athens. In your private group, you’ll explore Athens’ bustling downtown district and sample Greek specialties including ‘koulouri’ (pretzel covered in sesame seeds), Greek pie, and souvlaki. Learn about local culture and history, and enjoy a total of five food samples on this vegetarian-friendly tour.

Explore the food of the Plaka neighborhood of Athens as the sun sets behind the Acropolis—and visit places you might miss if exploring alone. With your local guide in the lead, stroll through Syntagma Square and Anafiotika, stopping for samples like Greek yogurt with honey, pastries, and olive oil. After dark, head to a wine bar for dinner, and then stop at a gelateria for a final treat.

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.

Pair the grandeur of the Acropolis with the character of Plaka, Anafiotika, and Monastiraki districts on this fascinating walking tour, with entrance fees included. First, see the sights of the Acropolis, from the Parthenon to the Erechtheion, with a licensed guide. Next, wander the streets of picturesque Plaka and adorable Anafiotika, perched on the side of the Acropolis hill. Wrap up with a food tasting in Monastiraki.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the home kitchen with your instructor to prepare dishes using the fresh local ingredients. Menus are adaptable to most dietary requirements so everyone can participate.

Go behind the scenes in Athens to taste authentic Greek cuisine on a food and walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Experience daily life in the city as you visit a variety of eateries and discover culinary gems that are favorites of the locals. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a generous meal and understand why Greece is famous for its delicious cuisine. Visit the Athens Central market, bakeries, traditional taverns and restaurants, and explore historical sites that few tourists see.

Bring an appetite for traditional Greek food—and skip the tourist traps—when you join this half-day walking tour of Athens' central market and local street food. Cheese pie, Greek coffee, fresh products, and souvlaki are all on the menu, and exploring with a local guide is a great way to learn more about Greek culinary traditions; with so many olives, nuts, fruits, cheeses, and meats, it’s hard to know where to start tasting.

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.