Private Food Tour of Athens: 6 or 10 Tastings
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Athens, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Try the best Greek delicacies with an Athens local foodie
- This is a private and personalized food tour unlike any other
- Perfect for anyone who enjoys good food or trying something new
- Choose between a longer or shorter version of the tour when booking
What's Included
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
- 6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
- Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- PRIVATE multilingual local foodie guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pireos 2, Athina 104 31, Greece
In front of Athens Tiare Hotel
End point
- Athens, Greece
Itinerary
1
Athens
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Iroon Square
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Stoa Avissinias
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
- Includes city highlights in between food stops
- Alternatives offered for those with dietary restrictions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
Adrian_L
Our tour guide was excellent and very personable. I recommend Dimitri anytime for such a tour. He was able to educate us on the rich Greek history of architecture throughout the city, the great good, culture, and Greek alphabet!! You can't go wrong taking the food tour with him. Every place we went was spectacular and the food was well prepared. We were in the heart of Athens and felt like locals walking around with him.
Reviews
4.5
based on 527 reviews
Francine_E, Nov 2025
What a wonderful way to start our visit to Athens! Our Tour Guide was Makram and this was a private tour. Makram was knowledgeable, engaging, funny and really made this experience come to life for both of us. He treated us with dignity and respect and didn't just focus on where the locals eat. He included history, anecdotes and humor into the experience, making it a wonderful introduction to Athens. We will return. to Athens, and when we do, we will ask for Makram and repeat this tour. It was that good! Don't skip a private walking and dining tour. You will feel a part of the city and its people immediately.
Marcia_V, Nov 2025
We didn't go. There was a taxi strike and Viator didn't advise us. Our guide told us we could take 3 busses or a metro back to the hotel. At 85 years of age, I thought that was not good for me. Had we known even the day before, we would have canceled earlier.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Marcia,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re truly sorry that the taxi strike disrupted your plans and made it impossible to join your Athens food tour.
Your host tried to offer alternative ways to get around once the situation became clear, but we completely understand that those options weren’t ideal. Strikes like this can be so unpredictable, and it’s unfortunate when they get in the way of something special you’ve planned.
We genuinely admire your spirit and love for discovering new places, it’s inspiring to see travelers like you still seeking out authentic experiences and local connections, even when challenges arise. We hope the rest of your time in Athens brought you some wonderful memories to take home.
Kind Regards,
The Withlocals Team
Bonnie_R, Oct 2025
The tastings were mostly at retail shops that had these products available to buy. It seemed more like a hard sell to buy their products than the tastings as suggested by the pic. It was done standing up in the shops with a fancy presentation by the bee people selling an expensive range of cosmetics as well as honey and other food products. It felt like we were expected to buy from each retailer. We walked round the streets with the tour guide who shared a lot of history of Athens. We were given juice to walk with then stopped at the retail stores. We sat down at a restaurant and had kebabs like we get at home in Australia. Then we walked to a cafe that only provided iced coffees ( not hot ) and Greek donuts. It was highly recommended by friends because they went to a fun quirky cafe and had a ball and their male guide was fun. Our guide was dressed very casually and seemed unprofessional. A disappointing tour, a bit over 2 hours and not worth the $147 AUD we paid, plus the extra purchases of some products.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Bonnie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your food tour in Athens did not meet your expectations. We completely understand how disappointing it must have felt, especially after hearing great things from friends and looking forward to a memorable experience.
While we’re glad to hear that you appreciated learning about Athens’ history, we regret that the tasting stops and overall atmosphere didn’t feel as enjoyable or engaging as you had hoped.
The tour you joined (the 6 Tastings of Athens) is designed as a shorter introduction to local food culture, with a mix of tastings at family-run shops and eateries. These small, authentic venues are chosen to highlight everyday Greek life and support local producers, and guests are never expected to make purchases.
We truly regret that the experience didn’t capture the foodie spirit you expected.
At Withlocals, we genuinely care about helping travelers connect with local culture through meaningful, personal experiences. Your feedback helps us improve how we set expectations and support our hosts so every tour feels special.
We hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you again for a tour that better reflects the warmth and quality we aim to deliver.
Kind regards,
The Withlocals Team
Kenneth_C, Oct 2025
The experience was excellent! We were immersed into the culture of Athens by our wonderful guide Mammos! The scenery and diversity of Athens was so interesting! The guide took us to unique restaurants and shops! The variety of food was good!
John_M, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour. Nasir was knowledgeable, fascinating and was easy to follow. We ate so much food that we didn’t need dinner, and it was all delicious. He toured us through markets and restaurants, each place getting a snack or a meal. And we thought the snacks were the meal until we ended at a restaurant with many plates to share.. and alcoholic drinks. He was very people friendly. Highly recommend.
Helen_A, Oct 2025
Dimitris was fantastic! Peraonable, knowledgeable and off the beaten path information. We loved that he also gave us perspective from a local. He personalized it for our culinary preferences. We felt like it was the typical local Greek experience. We would go again!!
Meredith_S, Oct 2025
It was very fun! Our guide Voula took us to small specialty shops to experience a variety Greek tastings
David_A, Sep 2025
Fantastic walking food tour with an entertaining and knowledgeable local guide (Jorgos). Great selection of delicious food, and a walking tour of some interesting neighbourhoods.
Michelle_S, Sep 2025
The tour was excellent. We were able to eat at authentic Greek restaurants and were immersed in the culture. Dionysis was an excellent tour guide!
Ambre_J, Sep 2025
Dimitri was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an exceptional experience! He was engaging and did not rush us at all. We LOVED all of the food and would have never stumbled into the restaurants even if we tried. Thank you Dimitri for making our first night in Athens so special!
Joel_G, Sep 2025
We love food tours. Amazing way to understand a city and a culture. Great for a couple or a group. We were 6 people so we had a private tour. Ate Amazing food and places we would have never known about. We loved our guide Yorgos. He was fun and easy to talk to and became a friend very quickly. Great experience.
Laura_B, Sep 2025
Voula was an absolute joy to guide us on this tour such an amazing experience to learn about all the authentic foods of Greece!
Lisa_H, Aug 2025
Eleni was very nice and knowledgeable about the local foods, markets and restaurants. There was a great variety of food, drink and desserts. Very accommodating for allergies and food preferences. Everything was delicious and we left very full and satisfied.
nancy_g, Aug 2025
Food was great!
The tour guide, Dionysus, was friendly and very knowledgeable
Food choices were varied and there was plenty of food
A great way to see the neighborhoods of downtown Athens and get a sense of the city
Only downside was that the tour guide was vaping throughout the tour even at the table which was unpleasant and off putting
albert_G, Aug 2025
Great guide, meeting place cumbersome. Lots of good and fun. Come prepared for a very good outing. You will traverse really nice parts of Athens.
Lillian_G, Aug 2025
Guide was very knowledgeable! He had a great personality and made the walk enjoyable!
Loved the restaurant he brought us to; great food!
Karen_S, Jul 2025
Dimitri was an exceptional guide. Made it feel from the moment you met him like you were old friends catching up. He was very knowledgeable and catered the tour to what he thought we would enjoy more.
He took us to a gorgeous distillery from some tastings- Polykala Distillery where we met Nina who also made us feel very welcome
Dimitri also gave us some fabulous advice on other things to do whilst in Athens
Highly recommend this walking experience
Gantt_P, Jul 2025
From the second Voula greeted us with her big smile and friendly vibe, we knew we were in for something special. She made us feel like we were visiting a long-time friend rather than just taking a tour. Her warmth and passion for Greek food and Athens really shined through the whole time.
Voula took us to the coolest local spots, tiny tavernas, street food stalls, meat markets, and hidden gems, places we’d never find on our own. Every bite was amazing, and she kept telling us fun stories about the food, the history, and her favorite local traditions. We were so full by the end, but in the best way possible! The food was insanely delicious, and we loved every minute of it.
What made it really special was how genuine and kind Voula was. She took the time to chat, answer all our questions, and make us feel like family. It honestly felt like hanging out with a friend who just happens to know all the best food spots in Athens.
This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip, a perfect mix of great food, laughs, and new friendships. If you want an authentic, fun, and super memorable experience in Athens, Voula is the absolute best!
Jose_R, Jul 2025
Food tasting was great and Voula, our tour guide, was the best. She walked us to various places around the center of Athen were we had the opportunity to taste typical dishes, desserts and liquor. We also had the opportunity to bust a local honey producer (3rd generation) that was amazing.
Alicia_S, Jun 2025
We enjoyed the walk through central Athens. each stop had different features which we enjoyed. In Greece it is polite to eat all food presented to you.
Rakhi_B, Jun 2025
Plenty of food with 6 tastings.
Great personality of our guide.
Loved the neighborhoods we walked through!
Lisa_S, Jun 2025
The guide was very nice, but took us to places that were a little surprising. We went to the meat market to see all the lambs and rabbits hanging. We got a little dish that had one meatball, piece of bread, a pepper, and a glass of Uzo. Apparently that was three tastings out of our six. Then we went to another store and tried some pieces of cheese. I guess I thought it would be us going into restaurants and having a little small portions of some Greek specialties. The last thing we did was went and got a Gyro. I had expected more.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for your feedback, and we're glad to hear you found the guide nice. We're sorry the food experience didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to offer authentic local tastings, and it seems the selection and presentation in this tour fell short of what you anticipated. We understand how disappointing it can be when the experience doesn't align with what was imagined, and we’ll be reviewing this tour to ensure it better matches the expectations of our guests moving forward.
Happy travels!
Withlocals Team
Priscilla_F, May 2025
Makram was amazing. The history that he gave us along with ten scrumptious food items was terrific. We all really enjoyed our food walk. Highly recommend
Katherine_H, May 2025
Wonderful tour guide with knowledge of history and food. She took us to interesting places including the central market.
Jo_P, May 2025
We did a walking Food of Athens with Yannis. Despite not being able to visit the markets (closed on Sundays) he certainly made up for it by taking us to a hidden authentic Greek restaurant and a very cool bar down the road. The day was spent wandering the backstreets at a leisurely pace and stopping here and there for a tasting or a little history. Loved it and would recommend.
ngoetze14, May 2025
This was a lovely experience, and perfect way to be introduced to Athens. Georgia was an excellent guide! We had lots of amazing food & saw & learned a lot about the city, in a small amount of time. Bravo!!
Lisa_M, May 2025
We had the best time with Makram Maxime! He guided us to some lovely gems in Athens where we were able to experience yummy food in restaurants that we might not have otherwise tried!
Mary_W, May 2025
Yorgos was amazing! He took us on a food tour in different parts of the city and gave us the history behind Greek food, which we loved! We had street food, saw the fish/meat markets, had a wonderful seated Greek dinner and finished off with the best dessert - loukoumades and gelato! So much delicious food, highly recommend!!
Rosina_K, May 2025
Excellent guide Yorgos! He took us to small places with authentic Greek food! Amazing tour thru the Meat & fish bazaars. Delicious plentiful tastings of food & wine.
Julio_R, May 2025
We had a great time enjoying the local foods and we also had an enjoyable time with our guide Yorgos who interjected the tour with humour. Highly recommended for “foodies”.
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