Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Athens, Greece
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Learn about Greek cuisine from a knowledgeable guide
- Visit the Athens Central Market to see typical ingredients
- Stop into a beloved bakery, traditional taverns, and family-owned restaurants
- Hear stories about Greece and its food traditions
Sample Menu
Main
Hand-made pie
Starter
Loukoumades
Starter
Four cheeses: graviera, ladotiri, feta & anthotiro
Starter
Greek yoghurt with honey
Starter
Platter of Cured meet: Pastirma, Pork, Beef
Starter
Wine and/or raki (drinks)
Starter
Selection of olives
Main
Lunch (main course, appetizers/salad based on the season)
Starter
Greek coffee
Dessert
Dessert e.g. Portokalopita (orange pie)
What's Included
- Group up to 10 people only: Enjoy personal attention & care from your foodie expert guide
- 15+ tastings of traditional Greek food; more than enough for lunch!
- An exploration of Athens Central Market
- Loads of culinary, cultural and historical anecdotes
- We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Syntagma SquarePlateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
Your guide will be waiting for you by the fountain at Syntagma Square. Please be there 10' early, in order to meet the rest of the group and begin your tour promptly.
End point
- Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide and fellow food lovers at a central meeting spot in Athens. Your guide is a food expert who enjoys sharing the secrets of Greek cuisine and the best spots in Athens.
Start your culinary experience by visiting a traditional Greek bakery that has been in operation since the 1920s. Taste their delicious pie, which has been a popular treat in Athens for almost a century. Continue to discover the best eateries in Athens with generous helpings of foods such as mousaka (a roasted dish with eggplant or potatoes and meat), stuffed tomatoes and peppers, and your choice of soup.
Tour the Athens Central Market, visit restaurants that are local favorites, and hear about spots that you may want to visit later on your own. Expect to try a number of dishes, with enough food to make up a filling meal.
Your guide shares insightful commentary about Greek culinary traditions and culture, offering a glimpse of the real Greece that many visitors miss.
Start your culinary experience by visiting a traditional Greek bakery that has been in operation since the 1920s. Taste their delicious pie, which has been a popular treat in Athens for almost a century. Continue to discover the best eateries in Athens with generous helpings of foods such as mousaka (a roasted dish with eggplant or potatoes and meat), stuffed tomatoes and peppers, and your choice of soup.
Tour the Athens Central Market, visit restaurants that are local favorites, and hear about spots that you may want to visit later on your own. Expect to try a number of dishes, with enough food to make up a filling meal.
Your guide shares insightful commentary about Greek culinary traditions and culture, offering a glimpse of the real Greece that many visitors miss.
1
Syntagma District
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Syntagma District
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Monastiraki
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Monastiraki
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Monastiraki
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Central Market Athens
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Monastiraki
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Psirri
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
Donna_K
Great way to see Central Athens on foot, taste great food and see where the locals shop. Our guide Niki was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our first day in Athens very memorable. I highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
4.9
based on 557 reviews
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sean_w, Jul 2026
Definitely the way to get up close with Athens city, very informative with a great selection of foods and drink to try. Very enjoyable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable time exploring the flavors and culture of Athens with us. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon!
Sandy_J, Jul 2026
We did this tour on our first day in Greece and what an amazing experience it was! Our guide Sapfo was awesome! She’s friendly, kind as ver knowledgeable. She took us to places we may have missed on our own but were still able to find afterwards. We were stuffed by the middle of the tour but we really felt like we experienced Greek food. We sampled so many things that we were able to eat throughout our vacation. Thank you Sapfo! I’m so glad you were our guide. I’ll miss Greece but I plan to take as many foods with me as I can! This experience exceeded our expectations!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review, Sandy! We love introducing visitors to off-the-beaten-path spots and giving you a delicious roadmap for the rest of your stay. Knowing we surpassed your expectations and left you with wonderful memories makes us incredibly proud. Greece will miss you too, and we hope to see you again soon!
Kelli_S, Jun 2026
It was a fabulous tour with great food! Our guide, Debi, was great and very knowledgable. We went to several really neat places with delicious local food! Make sure and go hungry!! Sooo much good food!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your review, Kelli! We are delighted that you had such a fabulous time exploring these unique spots with us. It was a pleasure hosting you for this experience, and we hope to see you again soon for more adventures!
Sandra_S, Jun 2026
My guide Elias was terrific! He shared some history of Athens and Greece while walking to the various food venues and the market. The variety and quality of the food was outstanding. I loved seeing the various interesting neighborhoods. Great experience!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much, Sandra! We are thrilled you enjoyed exploring Athens' vibrant neighborhoods and tasting our outstanding local flavors. It's wonderful to hear that your guide made the history of our city come alive for you. We truly hope to see you again soon for more adventures!
Michael_S, May 2026
I booked and then they canceled on me
I have yet to receive a refund
Why would they let me book and then tell me they were full and I was canceled and then continue to send me emails to attend and then ask me to review trip they told me not to attend?!
Nancy_S, Apr 2026
This was one of the best tours I have taken. The young lady was very knowledgeable about the city and had good stories about the different places we stopped at. There was a lot of food to try.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best tours you’ve taken. We hope to welcome you back for another experience in the future!
Kathleen_R, Apr 2026
So much wonderful food and fun, knowledgeable guide, Alina. Each and every taste was great and I tried items I might not have otherwise. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Kathleen! We are so glad you enjoyed the food and had such a great time with our guide. It’s wonderful to hear that you pushed your culinary boundaries and loved every single tasting! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Tammy_L, Apr 2026
Alina was wonderful! Knowledgeable & friendly with lots of information of the food and culture. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Tammy! We’re thrilled that our guide’s knowledge and friendly energy made your tour so special. It’s a joy to know you enjoyed learning about our food and culture. We highly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Christine_T, Apr 2026
Really wonderful experience. Eleni was knowledgeable and the food was delicious. We did go to places we never would have found on our own and we loved the extensiveness of this tour. We also learned a lot about Athens and Greece. We appreciated her knowledge and upbeat personality. It was such a pleasant experience. We also appreciated that there was no pressure to buy anything and this was not a commercial tour. The restaurant staff and shop keepers were just friendly and welcoming not trying to sell (we have been on other tours that were hard sells and did not like that). However, if we had wanted to buy something, like honey or olives, we could have --to take home. Great tour, highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
What a wonderful review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed such a pleasant and authentic experience with our guide, Christina. It’s great to know you appreciated the "hidden gem" locations and our non-commercial approach. Hearing that our guide's knowledge and upbeat personality added to your understanding of Greece makes us very proud. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon!
extonpb, Oct 2025
Niki is an incredible guide! We loved this food tour ! She is extremely knowledgeable about the food we tried with lots of history thrown in! Everything was delicious and a great variety of food!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you loved the tour with Niki, she truly brings Greek food and history to life. So glad you enjoyed every bite and the variety of tastings!
Donna_K, Oct 2025
Great way to see Central Athens on foot, taste great food and see where the locals shop. Our guide Niki was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our first day in Athens very memorable. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Donna! We are truly happy to have made your first day in Athens so memorable. The recommendation means the world to us!
Carolyn_W, Oct 2025
Eugenie was an amazing & informative guide. We absolutely loved our walk & tasting all of the greek dishes. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So happy to hear you loved your morning food tour, Carolyn! Eugenia will be delighted to know her knowledge and enthusiasm made your walk through Athens so enjoyable. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation!
Clayton_B, Sep 2025
Also learned about history of food. Lots of food and drinks offered. Gari our guide was awesome. Never felt rushed.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Clayton! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the flavors and the stories behind them. Gari will be delighted to hear your kind words!
Dana_P, Sep 2025
This was such a great tour. Very casual and laid back. We stopped so many unique places. Athens is filled with food shops that have been run by locals for generations and the tour highlights some of these places. We would have never found these on our own. This is great for all ages.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Dana! We’re so glad you enjoyed the laid-back pace and the hidden local food spots. Athens really shines through its family-run shops. Delighted you found it fun for all ages!
Alan_J, Sep 2025
Loved the walking tour. Eugenia was lovely. Very knowledgeable and learnt about the culture and history of Athens and the area as well. Food was excellent. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
So glad you enjoyed exploring Athens with Eugenia! Thanks for recommending us.
Valerie_H, Sep 2025
Lots of stops with great food. Tried some new things and explored a hip area. Lots of food, we had to push dinner back lol
Response from Host, Sep 2025
So glad you enjoyed discovering new flavors with us, Valerie! We love hearing that you had to delay dinner; mission accomplished.
Javier_D, Sep 2025
This food tour was awesome! We tried several different local foods and the neighborhoods we visited were authentic and awesome. Our guide Gari, was extremely knowledgeable, polite and personable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Javier! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the flavors and the authentic neighborhoods. Gari will be so happy to hear your kind words.
Colleen_C, Aug 2025
This was an incredible tour! Georgina was an amazing guide and was very attentive and knowledgeable. She provided a lot of context and history behind the dishes we ate and was gracious enough to answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Colleen! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the flavors and the history; Georgina will be thrilled to know she made the tour so memorable.
Katarina_H, Aug 2025
Truly excellent experience with Gari. She was knowledgeable about food and the history of Athens. I truly appreciated the entire experience and she gave great recommendations and included everyone very well. Terrific experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Katarina! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Gari; she’ll be so happy to hear this!
Amy_B, Jul 2025
Nafsika provided the perfect blend of food and food history as we walked through Athens. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Amy! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Athens with Nafsika. She’ll be so happy to hear your kind words!
Jagjeet_B, Jul 2025
Outstanding food tasting tour. We were able to taste a variety of Greek specialties which provided a window into Greek cuisine. Our guide Gari was polite, humble and very informative.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Jagjeet! We’re thrilled the tour gave you a real taste of Greek cuisine. Gari will appreciate your kind words; she puts so much care into every moment.
ANGIE_E, Jun 2025
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the area and food varieties! Everything was prepared before we got there so we didn't have to wait on anything. The food was delicious and the history of the area was interesting. Do not eat before you go! There's is so much food that we couldn't eat it all!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks so much, Angie! We’re so happy you loved the food and stories, and yes, always come hungry! 😊 Hope to see you again soon!
Kim_P, Jun 2025
Excellent food tour, guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Easy paced tour around eat streets and fresh produce markets.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you, Kim! We're so happy you enjoyed the food tour and the relaxed pace. Exploring the markets and local flavors with a friendly guide makes all the difference!
Kevin_Q, Jun 2025
This was an amazing find! We enjoyed our experience so much! Geri was a fantastic tour guide. She had amazing knowledge and a great sense of humor. She was very caring and made sure everyone had what they needed and felt comfortable. This was a great way to learn about Athens! She also gave great local recommendations. We highly recommend this tour. It was great value for the cost.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the kind words, Kevin! Gari will be so happy to know how much you appreciated her care, humor, and local insights. We’re glad the tour was both informative and fun, exactly what we hope to offer every guest!
msrobby, Jun 2025
Our guide was excellent. She was vey engaging and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the wide variety of food choices.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks, Robby! We’re so happy you had a great time and enjoyed the variety of food. It’s fantastic to hear that your guide made the experience even more engaging. Hope to see you back in Athens someday!
Susan_H, Jun 2025
Our guide, Niki, was very nice and told us a lot about the food. The food was incredible and there was a lot of it. The stop at the market was very memorable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much, Susan! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the delicious food and the memorable market stop. Niki is indeed a gem and loves sharing her passion for Greek cuisine. We hope to welcome you again soon!
James_O, May 2025
It really does take about 3 to 4 hours for this tour this numerous stops, all very different and unique and in their own way, you sampled a lot of different kinds of food plenty of time to sit down and relax the walk-through the market was absolutely fascinating to see all the meats and the fish wholesale Finishing up. The pastries was an eye-opener. Gina was very personable very sweet, engaged everybody and never seem to rush anybody highly recommend this tour we had a blast and we had a great group of people as well. We have people from Germany, Scotland, Australia, and yet we only had nine so it was so much fun
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much, James! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour, the food stops, and the market walk. Your guide will be happy to hear your kind words. She always goes the extra mile! Glad the group was fun too. Hope to see you again!
Tito_W, May 2025
Nikki did a fantastic job explaining the culture and Greek food to us. We had delicious food and more than enough. This was an excellent tour. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Tito! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and the generous tastes of Greek cuisine. Nikki will be thrilled to know her insights made the experience special for you. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Rodney_F, May 2025
Niki our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, informative, and affable. I have been on many food tours and this one supplied more food than any of the others. Niki was born here and supplies an understanding of Greece’s food. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Rodney! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time and that Niki’s knowledge, warmth, and passion for Greek food stood out. It means a lot to know this was one of the most generous and memorable food tours you've experienced. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Heidi_S, May 2025
We had so much fun on this tour. Penelope was a great tour guide. We learned the history of what we were eating as well as seeing a lot of the city we would not have normally seen. There was so much food to try; cheeses, meats, olives, wine, gyros, tzatziki, bougatsa, lukumades as so much more. I highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Heidi! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time on the tour and that Penelope made it such a fun and enriching experience. Exploring the city through its food is one of the best ways to discover hidden gems, and it sounds like you got a real taste of it all—literally!
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
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