Athens Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Greek Traditional Dishes
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Discover lesser-known bites loved by Athenians
- Stop for snacks at several locations around downtown Athens
- Pass by Athens' Central Market, Monastiraki Flea Market, and other sights
- Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Crunchy Kouloúri – Authentic sesame bread rings
- Flaky Tiropita – Traditional phyllo pastries
- Fresh Seafood from the Mediterranean | Creamy Tzatziki & Mixed Dips
- Crispy Fried Zucchini Balls | Assorted Meze Plates
- Olives & Local Olive Oils | Galaktoboureko – Sweet Greek Dessert
- Our Delicious Secret Dish
- Greek Coffee | Local Wine | Ouzo Liquor
- Hotel Pick up
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Flea MarketIfestou, Athina 105 55, Greece
We'll meet under the Flea Market Sign in Monastiraki Square. Our guide will welcome you with an orange Umbrella and a big smile! Address: Ifestou 2, Athina 105 55, Greece
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Flea Market (Pass By)
Central Market Athens (Pass By)
Hadrian's Library (Pass By)
Plaka (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Awesome tour of interesting Athens neighborhoods, delicious food, and history of food and Athens. Our guide Maria was wonderful! Highly recommend this tour, ideal for the beginning of your trip so you know where to eat!
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The Athens Food Tour is a must do on a first visit to this city. It is a great introduction to Greek food and drinks, from breakfast to dessert. Our tour guide Ilias not only led our small group to a number of restaurants in various Athens neighborhood with excellent food, he shared the history of Greek cuisine. The tour included 10+ small bites plus beverages; come hungry so that you have room for everything. Ilias took great care of us; he was personable and very knowledgeable, sharing the Greek approach to dining, including anecdotes about his family. My husband and I have been of food tours in other European cities and the Athens Food Tour was reasonably priced and ranks high on our list!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We appreciate you choosing Secret Food Tours for a little part of your trip. Thanks for spending that time with us and letting us know what you thought!
well paced, and fun to experience the favorite local foods. Highly recommended not only for the food, but to get to walk around and get to know the place a little bit better.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your kind review reached the Secret Food Tours team, and we’re thankful for it. We value the time you spent with us. It was a pleasure having you along!
Our guide Nick was GREAT…
However the food wasn’t.. very dissatisfied..
This is the 4th food tour through Viator we’ve been on…this was the most expensive and just not good. The food was “ok”!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Tina. We’re saddened to hear that the food and overall value did not meet your expectations. Our Athens Food Tour is thoughtfully curated to give guests a taste of the local food scene through a variety of traditional dishes, while also sharing the culture, history, and character of the area along the way. We understand, however, that personal tastes and preferences can greatly influence how a guest experiences the food, and we appreciate your perspective as we continue to refine the tour.
We also take the overall value of the experience into consideration, beyond the food itself, including the guided experience and the opportunity to discover Athens through its local culinary culture. We’d be happy to welcome you again in the future and hope to provide an experience that better suits your tastes and expectations.
Amazing tour! Excellent food, and a lot of it!!
Ilias was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and super nice guy!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your plans. We’re delighted you enjoyed the selection of stops and the chance to explore with our guide. We truly enjoyed having you along!
Our tour operator, Nick, was fantastic! This was a great activity to do to early in the trip - it was a great introduction to Greek culture and the center city neighborhood. The food was fantastic! Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re grateful you chose our tour while visiting. We hope the day gave you a comfortable way to discover local food and learn more about the surrounding area. Thank you for being part of Secret Food Tours!
This was incredible! And Ilias, our guide, was exceptional - great energy, funny and passionate. More than one person we passed on the street greeted him and told our group he was “the best” food guide. The small group quickly got to know one another, and we had a blast together. AH-MAZING food and delightful company. Don’t skip this!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for making us part of your travels. The city will always have more to discover, and we'd be happy to explore another corner of it with you one day. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Maria was excellent!! The food was amazing and the other couple on our tour were fun to hang out with! Maria was great at explaining what we were walking past and the food she selected. Would do it again and come ready to eat.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you choosing to spend part of your time with us. We hope you’ll join Secret Food Tours again.
Wow!! Amazing food and Nick was an amazing guide. Highly recommend and would do this all over again. Such authentic Greek food!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review. It's rewarding to know the experience added something special to your visit. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours!
We loved every minute of this food walking tour. Combine history, stories, great conversations and yummy traditional Greek food = an incredible experience. Our tour guide Ilias was superb!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We loved reading your thoughts. It's wonderful to know that your time with us was so enjoyable. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future!
We had a wonderful time on our food tour. Definitely come hungry. So much wonderful food and such great variety. You made new friends and our host was fantastic at his job and his love of his country. I would highly highly recommend this.
Response from Host, May 2026
We truly appreciate your review. It's wonderful to hear that the tour gave you a chance to slow down, explore, and enjoy some of the city's local favorites. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours!
Maria was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. She shared her knowledge of Greek food and culture.
Response from Host, May 2026
It’s always encouraging to hear when a guest felt their day was time well spent. We’re pleased we could contribute something enjoyable to your time in the city and be part of that experience. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Our guide, Maria, was great. She gave us good information about the area, where to eat & provided us with an amazing selection of local foods. We really enjoyed our time & she was very helpful with questions. We left so full.
Response from Host, May 2026
This kind of feedback always puts smiles on our faces. We’re glad the tour became such a memorable part of your visit overall. Thanks again for choosing Secret Food Tours!
We took the evening tour with Ilias a couple of weeks ago and had a wonderful evening! We were joined by two other fun couples and Ilias brought us all around the sections north of the Acropolis to smaller local spots that offered authentic Greek food & drink (we now Love Mastika!) Ilias was incredibly knowledgeable and personable and joined our conversations as we ate but also let us talk amongst ourselves. He even chatted with me about the dishes common to Greek and the Armenian foods that I had as a kid! Just a fun night with great company and a great guide that we'd highly recommend!
Thanks Ilias!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your comments! We’re pleased the experience offered an enjoyable way to explore and appreciate the local atmosphere. Secret Food Tours would gladly have you back.
For having a big group of people, there was plenty of DELICIOUS food ànd the guide learned all of our names. We learned a lot, and every dish was better than the last.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re happy the experience gave you a memorable way to connect with the city. That sense of discovery and enjoyment is exactly what we aim for on every tour. Secret Food Tours would love to have you again!
Maria our tour guide was the best and very informative! Lots of food, you will leave very fully. Definitely try!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for leaving this review! It’s always encouraging when the tour feels complete and enjoyable throughout. We’d be glad to have you back with Secret Food Tours.
Great way to try lots of different things! Learned about the food history and time to buy souvenirs.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to share this. It’s great when the tour feels easy to enjoy the whole way through. Secret Food Tours would be happy to host you again!
This was a highlight of our trip. We learned so much about the local area and customs, helping us feel confident going on our own after that.
Food started as slower small bites at first, and built up to a big variety of small plates and unique options at the end. Everything was delicious and exceeded any expectations. We left full and happy. Our guide Maria was so friendly, welcoming, but funny too.
This is a must do!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We really appreciate you writing about your tour! It means a lot to our guides when guests mention how much they enjoyed their time exploring with them. You’re always welcome back on Secret Food Tours.
Maria shared many places to find traditional Greek dining. She was very helpful to us finding our way around.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We appreciate you leaving a positive review and rating. Taking the time to do that helps other guests know what to expect and supports our local teams. You’re always welcome to join another Secret Food Tours!
We expected to eat at all the places, the locals eat. That is exactly where he took us. It was wonderful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience. Each tasting and story is chosen to give guests a true flavor of the city. We hope to see you again soon with Secret Food Tours!
This was an amazing tour and our guide, Maria, was outstanding. She gave us ins and outs of the 'local' spots and introduced us to the wonderful cuisine that is Athens. There was so much food from starters to dessert. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share this. It’s great knowing you enjoyed the experience and connected with your guide. You’ll find that same warmth and passion wherever you go with Secret Food Tours!
The food was amazing-- so much variety, and plenty of it, from dips to breads to meats and seafood, and even dessert! Maria did a great job, too!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your 5-star feedback. It’s wonderful to know the mix of flavors and stories left a lasting impression. We’d love to welcome you again with Secret Food Tours!
Ilias made this tour fun, wonderful and an experience you won’t forget. So much food in lovely restaurants to enjoy what the locals eat. Make sure you take this adventure if you love to eat!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We really appreciate your feedback. Sharing local bites and the culture behind them is always a highlight for us, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities is ready whenever you are!
Great tour! Frosso was very informative and kept the perfect pace for the walk up and down, stopping at all the shady spots. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so glad you joined us. It’s wonderful that the tour gave you a real taste of the city. Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities is always ready when you are!
This is the best tour you will ever do! Ilias was an unbelievable tour guide! So passionate and knowledgeable about all things Greek culture. He shared so many hidden gems and made sure everyone on the tour had the best time. Great value for money, we went home very full!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re grateful for your thoughtful words. The joy of sharing authentic food and hidden gems is what makes our tours meaningful. Secret Food Tours in over 100 cities looks forward to seeing you again!
Awesome tour of interesting Athens neighborhoods, delicious food, and history of food and Athens. Our guide Maria was wonderful! Highly recommend this tour, ideal for the beginning of your trip so you know where to eat!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for taking part in our tour. It’s great to know the tastings and atmosphere gave you a memorable day. Secret Food Tours in 100+ locations worldwide would be glad to host you again!
This walking food tour in Athens was absolutely unforgettable! Our guide Ilias was nothing short of incredible — fun, engaging, and wonderfully knowledgeable . From the moment we started, it felt less like a typical food tour and more like exploring the city and and all its culinary delights with a friend who knew all its secrets.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so happy you left this review! Guests enjoying the local dishes and stories is what makes every tour special. Secret Food Tours in over 100 cities will continue to offer those meaningful experiences.
This Athens walking food tour was scheduled for 3.5 hour and lasted 4.5. It exceeded our expectations. Ilias our guide was passionate about the Greek food scene and a great ambassador for his country. It was great mix of various foods and beverages and a unique cultural experience. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
It’s a pleasure to read how your time unfolded. Our guides take pride in weaving history into each tasting, and it’s rewarding to know it resonated. With more than 100 cities to explore, Secret Food Tours is ready to welcome you again!
We learned so much Greek history and culture and ate so much delicious food! Our tour guide, Ilias, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to know everyone in the neighborhood. It was enough food to make us full for breakfast and lunch. Took the tour on our first full day in Athens and cannot recommend it enough.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
It’s wonderful to know your journey with us felt rewarding. Our team loves curating tastings that reveal what makes each city distinct. Around the globe, Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities continues that tradition!
Our tour guide, Eugenia, was GREAT. It felt as if we were walking with a knowledgeable family friend. The food was plentiful and delicious. THIS tour is worth the time and money.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We appreciate your review. The stories behind the dishes are just as important as the flavors, and we’re happy they came through for you. You’ll find more of these experiences with Secret Food Tours in over 100 cities!
I've always had good luck with Secret Food Tours, and this was another great experience. We got to eat so much delicious food and drinks. Come hungry!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us. We’re delighted that the food and stories gave you an experience to remember. We’d be happy to welcome you on another Secret Food Tour across our 100+ destinations!
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