Top Athens Pastry Tours

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Standard Athens sightseeing covers the major landmarks—but the city's lesser-visited alleys and urban trails are only accessible on foot, with someone who knows the route. This small-group morning run follows a local long-distance runner through an off-road urban trail in central Athens, with the pace set by the group's level on the day.

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.

Join this comprehensive tour of the Meteora rock formations by bus from Athens and spend two days taking in extraordinary views of central Greece in the clear morning light and as the sun sets. See all of this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s historic, precipitously-placed Eastern Orthodox monasteries, and can explore inside several: Please bring cash to pay your entrance fees.

Get an up-close look at Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour of Delphi and Meteora. Departing from Athens, follow a guide through the UNESCO-listed site at Delphi, discovering the Sanctuary of Apollo and the rest of the area's rich history. Top off your trip on day two with a visit to two of the famous cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Includes overnight accommodation and some meals.

The myriad wonders of ancient Greece are too many to see in a single day: experience more on a private 2-day tour of the Peloponnese from Athens. Get a comprehensive overview of Grecian antiquity at the Corinth Canal, UNESCO World Heritage–listed Mycenae, Nafplio, and Ancient Olympia. Sit back and enjoy the views as someone else drives, and choose the accommodation option to suit your needs and budget.