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Athens Authentic Greek Food Walking Tour (Small Group)

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Athens, Greece
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Ryan_G ·
Jul 2026
We had a great experience with Andreas as our tour guide. The variety and quantity of food was amazing. As always, I learned a lot about the history of the city and got to try some new foods I wouldn’t have otherwise tried. We were able to walk through so many cool areas of several different neighborhoods in Athens. I would highly recommend this tour. It was awesome!
· Amy_P ·
Aug 2026
This tour was so wonderful with Pavlina as our guide. We tasted so much delicious food and learned a lot about the area and the history of the food. We also walked through a few different districts. We booked this tour while in port on a cruise, it was easy to get a taxi to and from port and enjoy this unique experience!

Overview

Rather than dining in any old restaurant, elevate your eating experience on this small-group food tour of Athens. Follow your guide to 10 culinary hot spots located off the beaten path in residential neighborhoods, to taste Athenian delicacies such as honey, spices, sweets, cured meat, cheese, and olive oil. Finish your tour with a taste of the much-celebrated Greek souvlaki. This tour is capped at a small group to ensure an intimate atmosphere; all tastings are included.
  • Stroll through off-the-beaten-path residential areas with your guide
  • Get help deciphering menus in another language
  • Leave with plenty of tips for further exploration in Athens
  • Don't worry about checking your map—leave navigating to someone else

Sample Menu

Starter

Koulouri

A beloved street snack lightly chewy on the inside, crunchy on athe outside.

Starter

Extra-virgin olive oils

We'll taste a variety of extra virgin olive oils, Greece's liquid gold, which elevates dishes with its rich, fruity taste.

Starter

Graviera cheese & apaki cured meat

A prominent Greek cheese, that stands out for its firm texture and distinctive sweet and nutty taste and a cretan cured meat to remember!

Starter

Olive tapenade

A flavorful spread crafted from finely chopped olives, capers, olive oil, herbs and garlic. A quintessential part of the mediterranean diet.

Starter

Tsipouro drink

A traditional Greek grape pomace brandy, known for its strong, clear spirit. It's enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanied by meze in social settings.

Main

Souvlaki with pita

A classic Greek dish with skewered and grilled meat, served in warm pita bread, accompanied by fresh vegetables and often tzatziki sauce

Main

Assortment of tapas

A variety of Greek dishes, both main and starters to share family style so that you can taste many more Greek flavors

Starter

Greek coffee

Our version of coffee, a finely ground coffee brewed with water and sugar, boiled to create a strong, thick brew

Dessert

Baklava & loukoumades

A luscious Greek pastry, with layers of crisp phyllo, honey, fragrant butter and nuts and loukoumades, the Greek version of donuts!

Dessert

Bougatsa phyllo pastry

A delectable Greek pastry, consisting of thin layers of phyllo dough enveloping a sweet creamy filling. Can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.

What's Included

  • All tastings during the tour (15 tastings that equal lunch)
  • Local Food Expert guide
  • Any extra food or drinks participants may get on their own
  • Transfers from/to the meeting point

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Public Syntagma
    Karagiorgi Servias 1, Athina 105 63, Greece

    The tour starts at the MAIN entrance of PUBLIC store located at the lower part of Syntagma square, next to the Everest store (be careful, there is a side entrance on Karageorgis Servias street, this is NOT the main entrance)

End point

  • Monastiraki, Athina, Greece

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Syntagma Square, the most central point in Athens. Your tour group is limited to 12 travelers to ensure an intimate experience, personalized attention from your guide and the chance to ask questions.

Take off walking through the residential areas of Athens, in which you will get see a true slice of everyday life. Visit nearly a dozen carefully selected specialty food stores, favorites of the locals, to taste traditional Greek foods. 

Bite into some 'pastoruma', or cured meat, and taste local honey, cheese and olive oil. Sip aromatic Greek coffee (erroneously known as 'Turkish' coffee in many parts of the world). Get familiar with some of the local spices that are the basis for Greek cooking, a multi-sensory experience for the eyes, nose and mouth. Stroll through the bustling alleys of Varvakios, the fish, meat and vegetable market known as the true 'belly of Athens'. Visit local bakeries and pastry shops serving traditional Greek sweets, including the famous souvlaki. Along the way, enjoy informative commentary from your guide on the culinary history and traditions of this ancient city.

Finish your tour with a full stomach and a better understanding of Greek culinary culture.
1

Syntagma

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Plaka

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Monastiraki

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Psiri

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

5

Varvakios Central Municipal Market

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour equals lunch. It visits 10 food places, has 15 tastings and goes through 4 different neighborhoods
  • We recommend you have a light breakfast as there will be plenty to taste!
  • Suitable for vegetarians
  • Can accommodate special dietary requirements, please ask
  • Not recommended for travelers with constraining dietary restrictions or severe food allergies
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alysia_W
This tour was so much more than I expected. Our guide was so warm, genuine and knowledgeable. We had a small group of ten and we were from all over the world. It was a great atmosphere and we all got to know a bit about each other. We had SO much food and got to know more about Athens. I highly suggest this tour!

Reviews

4.9
based on 943 reviews
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Wonderful introduction to...

Danielle_K, Aug 2026
Wonderful introduction to Greek food and a little history along the way. I greatly enjoyed the experience. Our tour guide was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable.

Delicious food, great guide!

Crystal_C, Aug 2026
Mariza did a great job and took my husband and I to the best hot spots. There was a mix of different foods, including desserts and everything was delicious. We definitely recommend this tour!

This tour was so...

Amy_P, Aug 2026
This tour was so wonderful with Pavlina as our guide. We tasted so much delicious food and learned a lot about the area and the history of the food. We also walked through a few different districts. We booked this tour while in port on a cruise, it was easy to get a taxi to and from port and enjoy this unique experience!

So much good food!

Ryan_G, Jul 2026
We had a great experience with Andreas as our tour guide. The variety and quantity of food was amazing. As always, I learned a lot about the history of the city and got to try some new foods I wouldn’t have otherwise tried. We were able to walk through so many cool areas of several different neighborhoods in Athens. I would highly recommend this tour. It was awesome!

Best Food Tour with Elizabeth

Natasha_S, Jul 2026
Our food tour was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Greece! From the moment we met Elizabeth, she made us feel welcome with her warm personality, incredible knowledge, and genuine love for her city. By the end of the tour, she didn’t just feel like a guide—she felt like family. Elizabeth took us to several amazing local spots where we experienced authentic Greek cuisine, and every single stop was outstanding. Each place offered something unique, and everything we tasted was absolutely delicious. My biggest piece of advice is to come hungry! There is so much incredible food, and you’ll definitely want to save room for the final dessert stop—it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable evening. My husband had only been in Greece for a few hours before we started the tour, and it couldn’t have been a better introduction to the country. Not only did we discover incredible food and learn about Greek culture, but staying active on the tour also helped us adjust to the local time. If you’re visiting Athens, this tour is a must-do. And if you’re lucky enough to have Elizabeth as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. She truly made our first day in Greece extra special. Thank you, Elizabeth, for an evening we’ll always remember!

Taste of Athens

Rick_H, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience being our first time in Greece! Our guide, Simos, was absolutely amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and he knew the local fare bringing unique tastes even for picky eaters. A Great way to feel comfortable in a new country!

Amazing tour!

Tal_F, Jul 2026
The food tour with Katerina was amazing. We were a small group of 4 people and it was great cause of the intimacy. We could ask questions and talk about Greece and the history very easily. Katrina was great with so much knowledge. We recommend this tour very much, and of course the food tasting was so good and delicious!!!!

Excellent tour, outstanding guide

Patrick_M, Jul 2026
Had a great evening with Elizabeth who was enthusiastic & very professional throughout the 3 1/2 hours. The group was only 4 people & 2 were not fluent English speakers but she worked hard to ensure that everyone was engaged & happy! The tour had 6 stops & many tastings from olive oil to sweet treats & even included a meze & a main dish in a very traditional local taverna, don’t eat much before taking this tour but definitely take it if you can

Don’t miss this food tour!!

Claudia_C, Jul 2026
Wonderful tour - our guide Maria was very informative & brought us to Local restaurants & bakeries. Very enjoyable!

Maritza is an excellent...

Jesse_G, Jul 2026
Maritza is an excellent host, she both entertained and educated. The restaurant selections and historical context were exactly what we were looking for.

Food, Food & More Food!

Sharon_C, Jun 2026
This food walking tour was a great way to efficiently(!) experience some of Greek's most popular food, along with the culture within the various locations we visited. Our guide was informative and engaging throughout! Go to this tour hungry...there is so much great food!

Come Hungry!

Mitch_O, Jun 2026
Come hungry it’s a lot of food! All the classics were hit. The EVOO was a bonus, really good way to start the tour

Athens Food Tour

Chloe_W, Jun 2026
Katerina and this food tour was very informative, and we visited many places that we would not have went to otherwise! She blended the food with history and culture well. We especially enjoyed the Greek coffee and olive oil tasting!

Nice attempt but tour fell short of expectations

Eric_U, Jun 2026
Unfortunately, we felt rushed during this tour. It was our first time in Athens and would have loved to be able to look around and enjoy the city, but we were constantly rushing to keep up with our tour guide far ahead.. The food was good, but I would have preferred less sweets. Is gelato really an authentic greek food? The best part was the olive oil tasting. The ladies there really knew their stuff and were super friendly!

Come hungry!

Sari_F, Jun 2026
Great tour and guide was informative and friendly. Come hungry! Worth the price for the amount of food.

Absolutely great

OluwafunmikeGrace_D, Jun 2026
Our tour guide offered a fantastic insight into Greek food culture and local life. We sampled a wonderful variety of authentic foods, including delicious local delicacies, different types of olive oils, and excellent Greek wines. One of my favourite treats was the freshly made crisp doughnuts, which were absolutely amazing. Walking through the vibrant fish and meat markets was a unique experience, giving us the chance to see where locals shop and learn about traditional ingredients used in Greek cuisine. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Greek food and history, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens who wants to discover authentic Greek flavours beyond the typical tourist spots. Come hungry—you’ll leave with a greater appreciation for Greek cuisine and plenty of wonderful memories!

Well worth doing with wonderful guide Simos

Debbie_C, Jun 2026
A long and tiring walk but with our guide Simos and all the amazing food we tasted, it was well worth it

Delicious Food and Experience

Lauren_I, Jun 2026
Simos was so knowledgeable about Athens, the culture, history, and food! All of the food was absolutely delicious and there were so many stops away from the tourist spots. We really got a true sense of Greek culture and food. I would highly recommend this tour!

We had a fantastic...

Hannah_T, Jun 2026
We had a fantastic evening on the Athens food tour with Simos. The experience offered the perfect blend of delicious local food and fascinating insights into Greek history and culture. Simos was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Athens, bringing each stop to life with interesting stories and recommendations. The variety of authentic dishes we sampled was excellent, and we discovered places we would never have found on our own. Simos created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere that the whole group felt welcomed from the start.

What a terrific way to...

Lisa_D, Jun 2026
What a terrific way to welcome ourselves to Athens. Andreas did an incredible job telling us about Athen’s cuisine, culture and history as we wandered through the streets for our stops. Gluten free options are extremely limited but he did his best. Highly recommended as a way to start your trip and, if like us, you arrive mid-morning after a long flight, a great way to keep yourself stay awake and get on “Greece time.”

A great way to learn about the food and history of Athens and Greece.

Caitlin_L, Jun 2026
Niko was a great tour guide. We got to try heaps of food and also learned a lot about the history of the areas we were walking in. Niko answered all of our questions and made suggestions for places to visit while we are on town. Being a solo traveller there are only so many dishes I can order for myself as I have no one to share with so this was a great way to try a whole lot of different foods without being wasteful. I would definitely look at other tours by this provider if I'm in Athens again. Make sure you wear comfy shoes, theres a fair bit of walking.

5 stars, Do it

Bryan_W, Jun 2026
Awesome food tour for your trip in Athens! You will walk away fat, happy, and a little more educated on Greek history!

Great experience!

Ivy_E, May 2026
Our tour guide was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about the city and fed us amazing food! The group atmosphere was very fun and friendly! Definitely recommend!

Amazing Food Tour

Patty_M, May 2026
We had an amazing experience on this Athens food tour! The local food was absolutely delicious and gave us a true taste of Greece, from traditional favorites to hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Our guide, Antigni, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history, culture, and food of Athens, which made the experience even more special. The small group size made it feel personal, relaxed, and easy to connect with everyone. There was plenty of food at every stop, so definitely come hungry! This was one of the highlights of our trip and a perfect way to experience Athens like a local. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Greece!

Amazing Food Tour

Deepti_S, May 2026
Most amazing tour of the city and the best places to eat. Leo was amazing tour guide, he had a lot of knowledge about the history of the city and of course the variety of food. Highly recommended.

Great tour with lots of food

Theresa_M, May 2026
This was a great food tour. So much great geek food, history and culture shared. Fun time. 5 hours long.

Wonderful tasting tour!

Cassie_I, May 2026
This tour provided a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of Greece and the food of this country. We sampled many different foods and each was presented with the historical and cultural context. It was a wonderful experience

Excellent Experience

Troy_O, May 2026
Guide was amazing, not only did you sample the different foods of the Greek culture he also pointed out historical sights and explained the history of the food

Delicious and Educational Walking Tour

Angel_M, May 2026
This tour exceeded expectations. Our guide, Nicholas, was absolutely phenomenal. We learned so much from him and the places we stopped to eat had delicious food. We did not return to our hotel hungry, there was plenty to eat. It was a small group and we were fortunate to have toured with an awesome bunch of people, which made the experience that much better. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. We just did the tour today and I felt I needed to review it immediately, it was that great. This was a memorable one for sure.

Must do!!

Jessica_M, May 2026
The tour was amazing! So many great stops with the Greek traditional food, some were sweet and savory and some not. Every bite was DELICIOUS!!

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