Athens Street Food Markets and Hidden Gems Experience

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Athens, Greece

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Athens is known for its gastronomy, but without a guide leading the way, it’s easy to end up wasting a vacation meal in a disappointing tourist trap. Get off the beaten track and find where Athenians eat on this small-group culinary tour. Indulge in eight hand-picked tastings, including traditional Greek-style doughnuts, mezze plates, and more, and learn the stories about each dish from your guide.

A small-group (15 people max) is ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience
Late-morning start time lets you enjoy a leisurely wake-up, with no early rush
Learn how and where Athenians eat, with recommendations and a list of all places visited
Taste Greece's fiery traditional alcoholic drinks, including ouzo or tsipouro (18+ only)

What's Included

Snacks

8 stops food & tastings: Street food, traditional Greek sweets, Mezze plates and more!
Alcoholic Beverages

Ouzo or Tsipouro, Greek traditional high-alcohol drinks. (only for adults, 18+ years old)
Visit at Athens Municipal Market
Mini gifts
A digital list of the places we visited and additional recommendations

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Korai 4, Athina 105 64, Greece
Panepistimio Metro Station at Korai Square, Outside of Starbucks Cafe

End point

Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
Our Tour ends close by Monastiraki Square

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Happy Belly Tours Athens (Pass By)

Varvakios Central Municipal Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ariana Olives

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Alcoholic drinks are served only to adults (18+ years old)
Wheelchair is not accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews

5.0

based on 24 reviews

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Don't miss this while you are in Athens!

Allison_W, May 2026

I brought my 18-year old daughter and her friend on this amazing experience. I cannot recommend it enough. Our co-guides were so kind and also wonderfully informative.

Take the food tour!

Rose_R, Oct 2025

This was the highlight of our trip. Our guide was amazing and catered the tour to our preferences. We were so lucky to have her to ourselves. Thank you so much for a great day!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

What a joy to read your words! 🌞 Guiding you through Athens was an absolute pleasure — moments like these remind us why we love what we do. May your memories of Greek flavors and stories stay as warm as a fresh koulouri from the bakery! Until we meet again, "efcharistó polí" for sharing your day with us. 💙