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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 5+ times today.
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Alysia_W ·
Apr 2026
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!
· Michael_P ·
May 2026
Good English speaking guide took us to a number of Greek cafes and restaurants to try various classic Greek foodssuch as baklava, Greek coffee, olive oils, pastries, and a full lunch. Excellent value and a good friendly time. All done within a small walkable area near the Parliament building.

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 889 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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!!

Nice food tour in Athens

Michael_P, May 2026
Good English speaking guide took us to a number of Greek cafes and restaurants to try various classic Greek foodssuch as baklava, Greek coffee, olive oils, pastries, and a full lunch. Excellent value and a good friendly time. All done within a small walkable area near the Parliament building.

Big flavor and hospitality

Tony_W, May 2026
Great time walking around Athens and learning about the most cherished dishes and ingredients. The olive oil class was a fun experience and the dinner portion was extremely satisfying!

Athens revisted!

Phil_M, May 2026
Nikos Charalambopoulos was our guide on the day and was excellent! Very informative, not only regarding local sites and food but also in relation to the history of the area and Athens overall! Not been to Athens for many years but are actively planning a return trip for 2026 or early 2027! When we do return, we will have no hesitation in booking with Viator and request Nikos as our guide! 10 out of 10.

Amazing time w/ Andreas

Michael_d, May 2026
My husband & I had never been on a food tour before & we were hesitant about going on one. Our guide Andreas changed our minds & we will definitely be going on another food tour. We tried at least 8 different items & had an amazing time. Andreas was knowledgeable, kind, & helpful. He helped make the experience a wonderful. We highly recommend doing this tour!

Around 4 hour experience...

Eleanor_G, May 2026
Around 4 hour experience with lots of delicious Greek food and very informative guide. Lots of food so go hungry, would definitely recommend.

Great Experience!

David_D, May 2026
A significant amount of walking, yielding a great outing in parts of the city we had yet to explore. Our guide, Josef, was very attentive and full of information. Spices, Olive Oil, Sweets, the Market and a Small Plate meal were the highlights!

Great food tour

Mary_B, May 2026
Great variation of Greek food. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and took us to the best places for Greek food. I highly recommend this tour

Good food and good time!

Kirsten_S, May 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Leo, was great. He was very entertaining and we enjoyed all of the food. So glad we did this on our first day so we have an idea where we want to go again!

Awesome tour.. great food

KENNETH_A, Apr 2026
Our guide was super. Very chill and showed us around Athens while introducing us the a great set up of culinary treats. We learned a lot and eat plenty..

Perfect morning in Athens!

Alysia_W, Apr 2026
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!

The guide, Elizabeth, was...

Mikaela_P, Dec 2025
The guide, Elizabeth, was very knowledgeable and lovely. The food was very good, plentiful and diverse.

Exceptional Tour

Melanie_S, Nov 2025
We would highly recommend this tour. What we thought was to be a tour only about food was actually a Greek history/food tour. Andreas did a great job of providing samples of local foods. He also provided the background of each food and where the influence came from for the particular dishes we ate. Prepare to come hungry, we had far more food than we could possibly eat. Despite a torrential downpour, Andreas still made the best of the tour. Andreas kept it interesting throughout the tour. He is full of knowledge. It was a wonderful experience.

Great food in Athens!

Jennifer_F, Oct 2025
We had a great time at this food tour! We would recommend to anyone traveling to do a food tour! You will leave this tour with a full and happy tummy!

Greek Food Adventure

Patricia_D, Oct 2025
We were in a group of 8 people and the guide was Elena. She was very well organized and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for joining our tour with Elena! We’re happy to hear that you found her well organized and knowledgeable. We did notice your rating of 3 out of 5 and would really appreciate any additional details about what we could have done to make your experience even better. Your comments help us continue improving our tours for future guests.

Best foodie tour in town

Maria_S, Sep 2025
From the moment we saw Andrea our tour guy, he was very friendly and never hesitated to answer any questions we had. The best tour guy in town.

This food tour was the...

Caroline_F, Sep 2025
This food tour was the perfect start to my trip andhelped me figure out what to order for my next meals. Andreas was very informative and helpful

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