Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries
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Athens, Greece
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Athens is a street food lover’s paradise—but knowing where to start can be tricky. On this walking tour, a local guides you through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods to taste authentic Athenian favorites at beloved local spots. From flaky spanakopita and warm koulouri to juicy souvlaki, cheesy peinirli, and irresistible sweets, enjoy a delicious journey through Athens’ vibrant food scene—without having to organize a thing yourself.
- Discover hidden gems and local favorites you'd likely miss if exploring alone
- Try a variety of traditional snacks and desserts, some unique to Athens
- Vegetarian options are available throughout the tour
- Ask your local guide questions about their favorite spots
Sample Menu
Main
Souvlaki/Gyros
Main
Local Filo pie
Main
Peinirli (Greek style boat-shaped pizza-like dough)
Main
Koulouri (ring-shaped bread)
Main
Greek doughnuts (Loukoumades) or Baklava
What's Included
- Freshly baked koulouri – the classic Greek sesame bread ring
- Choice of souvlaki or gyro – the ultimate Greek street food experience
- Traditional filo pie (spanakopita) filled with spinach and feta
- Peinirli – a delicious boat-shaped Greek-style pizza
- A local sweet treat to finish on a high note
- Choice of beer or refreshments
- Expert guidance from a knowledgeable local food guide
- Visits to carefully selected local eateries and street food spots
- Intimate small-group option for a relaxed, personalized experience
- All Fees and Taxes
- Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- Private transportation
- Additional food, drinks or products you may want to buy during the activity
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ζαχαροπλαστείο (MAKARON) LonisAthinas 7, Athina 105 54, Greece
We'll meet in front of the Lonis pastry shop, located at 7 Athinas Street, 105 54, Athens. Please check the exact location on Google Maps in advance and make sure to arrive on time. To avoid any delays due to traffic, strikes, or other unexpected issues, we strongly recommend leaving early.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Monastiraki
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Psirri
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Athinas
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Evripidou
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Central Market Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Aiolou
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- If you wish to be included with another party that has also booked this tour, please mention this in the notes field during booking.
- While the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, the city’s historic district features narrow streets and pavements, thus presenting challenges.
- Vegetarian friendly. Limited options for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
- The pace is relaxed and there are regular stops along the walking tour. Please let us know in case of mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
Angela_R
We had a great fun tour with Dimitri! He was so positive and had a lot of information about Athens and the food! He was welcomed as family to each area that we visited. We had spanakopita, honey, olives, gyros, and loukoumades! Everything was so good! We highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
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Bryan_D, Sep 2026
Dimitri did an excellent job hosting the tour. The food choices were delicious and filling. The taverna was the highlight with the many choices of food to try.
Clara_R, Aug 2026
Was the most amazing idea we ever had! So happy we chose to do this. Vassilis was so educated and sweet and knew so much history and information on everything. He was able to answer all of our questions! He was so fun and gave amazing background on everything we ate. 10/10 highly recommended!!!
Stuart_H, Jul 2026
AMAZING. Not going to lie - we booked this last minute as another tour we'd booked through Viator got cancelled and my payment declined. I thought I'd rebooked the same one but didn't. This one was better priced - and sincerely Orestis made our evening an absolute delight. We had a 16, 14, 12 and 3 year old with us and everyone throughly enjoyed it. Informative, and time to eat was just perfect - didn't feel too rushed but not there long enough for the kids to get bored. Would highly recommend. And yes, the Giros was - well - just amazing!
Ido_O, Jul 2026
Unfortunately, this tour didn’t meet our expectations. We’ve done food tours around the world, and this was one of the weakest. The food was quite basic and carb-heavy, with nothing particularly special or memorable – which felt disappointing given the price.
The route was also very limited, with all stops within a small area just steps from each other. Our guide seemed inexperienced and struggled to answer basic questions, and we missed the enthusiasm that usually makes these tours special.
We can’t recommend this one, especially at this price point.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Ido,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear the tour did not meet your expectations, however we must clarify a few facts regarding your booking.
First, you booked our Street Food Tour which is explicitly designed around casual, on-the-go street bites rather than a sit-down meal. We always encourage guests to review the detailed online description and food inclusions before booking to ensure it matches their culinary expectations. Traditional sit-down dishes - such as the dolmadakia, zucchini balls and Greek salad which your group requested during the walk - are simply not part of the Street food tour menu. These dishes are featured on a completely different itinerary, rather than the street food experience you selected. While our guides always do their best to share local culinary knowledge, our specific food stops are set in advance to showcase authentic local street vendors.
Second, regarding the route being limited: you were originally scheduled for the 6:00 PM Street Food Tour but later requested a switch to the 1:30 PM slot. On that day, during your tour between 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM, official recorded temperatures in Athens sat between 37°C and 40°C (98.6°F to 104°F) as the region entered its first major heatwave of the year. We take our guests' safety very seriously, which is why we intentionally keep our afternoon itinerary compact. This layout ensures we can quickly move our groups - especially families or groups with children / youth like yours or seniors - between air-conditioned food stops that are close to each other, maximizing everyone's comfort and safety.
Third, regarding the price point, you booked a private tour. This premium guarantees that the experience is completely exclusive to your group and that no other travelers can join. However, a private tour is not a custom-made experience; it follows a set, curated menu that does not change on the spot based on individual preferences. It is the responsibility of our guests to review what a tour offers before booking to ensure the menu matches their expectations.
While we stand by the structure and value of our tour, we take your comments about our guide’s performance seriously and are addressing this internally for future training.
Valerie_M, Jul 2026
Our guide was friendly and fun. The tour included lots of good food. Our stop for Gyros was amazing!!!!! I have never had a gyro so tasty!!!! Also, our stop for the cinnamon & honey donut holes were delicious. The tour had a lot of bread type Greek traditional foods which were delicious. (But, now I need to stick to vegetable and fruits for a while!)
Siplernotes, Jul 2026
Osarias (sp) was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed this tour very much and enjoyed all the stops along the way. The stops were perfect and informative.
Shannon_P, Jul 2026
This was an amazing tour so informative. The guide was great would highly recommend!!!! Perfect way to see the hidden gems
Susan_J, Jun 2026
Dimitri was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We had a small group which Dimitri made feel like a gathering of friends. Great food, company, and learned a lot! Great way to start our trip! Highly recommend Dimitri!!
James_G, Jun 2026
Host Dimitri was attentive, he talked about the culture and the food options were plenty. Loved the spanakopita!
Angie_Z, Jun 2026
Walking tour was a great way to get acquainted with the city centre, meet people from other parts of the world, and eat some local foods.
Sara_H, Jun 2026
This was an amazing food tour. We were able to try many different kinds of food that felt authentic and were delicious. Our guide, Orestis, was extremely talkative and friendly, and answered questions about both the food and the city itself in our tour. We were also able to explore a marketplace, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, this tour was amazing, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to try Greek street food with a friendly, helpful guide.
Greg_S, Jun 2026
A very informative tour that sampled different street food fare including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
Caroline_G, Jun 2026
We were very warmly welcomed by our guide, Orestes, who showed complete expertise and confidence while explaining every detail of the food. We had the opportunity to try several dishes of Greek cuisine. The time we spent together was a delicious and extremely pleasant experience.
Kirsty_S, Jun 2026
Tour guide was fantastic, great way to see the sights and taste the food from the hidden gems. Worth it!
Lisa_Q, May 2026
Brilliant guide Zefi and a lovely group of people made this fantastic experience. We had just arrived in Athens and this was a brilliant way to discover the city. There was plenty of delicious authentic food, with choices. Zefi was so knowledgeable and friendly.
Wilson_L, May 2026
Our guide was Vassilli and the tour was fun, relaxed & very informative. Excellent food stops -highly recommend!!
Lara_G, May 2026
This was tour was a highlight from our time in Athens. Elleni was extremely knowledgeable not just about the foods we were tasting but also the city itself. We left with fun facts and lots of great tastes.
Note: We didn’t neccessarily taste everything in the original description. Some things varied. But that was no problem!
Scott_P, May 2026
This is a great way to get to know Athens on the first day. The food choices are vast and delicious. The guide Katerina was knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!
karen_s, May 2026
bring your appetite wear runners
very friendly guides
camera needed
dont forget to tip your guide
fun
Liz_R, May 2026
a really fabulous food tour, I loved every single dish. the guide was lovely , so informative and helpful. great group of people which made it very fun.b
justin_l, May 2026
It is absolutely amazing time, our guide was perfect knew everything and food! Gave us tons of history about the food in the area. Wouldn’t have changed a thing.
KeriAnn_C, Apr 2026
Kat was so much fun to hang out with! I felt like a close friend was showing me around her city. She had lots of stories about Athens and Greece and was very patient with my 6 and 9 year old. The food was delicious and we were stuffed by the end of the tour.
Carly_H, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour! Our guide brought us to multiple stops and we tried a variety of food. He explained some background about the different dishes.
Samantha_D, Jan 2026
This was a wonderful tour with a kind, warm and informative guide. We ate some incredible food (our bellies were so full that we strolled home for a nap afterwards). It was also a great way to see an interesting part of the city. We all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens.
Priya_D, Dec 2025
Great experience - we came hungry and left full and happy to have learned more about Greek cuisine. Orestes was a great guide and shared helpful information about Athens and Greece in general, in addition to the history and context behind the food we were trying.
Carlos_H, Dec 2025
I took this evening food tour with my teenage son and we had a great time. Lucas was very engaging and it was great to have someone local share some of the Greek culture. The food was good and included standard favorites like souvlaki, but also included some dished that I had not previously tried.
Rajesh_G, Nov 2025
Our flight got delayed, so requested Viator to help in changing our food tour to next day. THE VIATOR REP WAS COMPLETELY USELESS AND UNHELPFUL AND SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND WE LOSE OUR ~$250. Kudos to the local tour company and they moved our booking to the next day without any drama. Lesson learnt, WHY PAY VIATOR 20-30% MARKUP FOR DOING NOTHING AND JUST BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH THE PROVIDER. Now 5 stars & two thumbs up to the tour operator - True Voyagers for understanding our situation and accommodating us the next day. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food tour experience and would highly recommend if you are looking for a fun basic preview of Athens street food. Since out of 5-6 tastings, two were honey tasting and a dessert stop, maybe adding one or two more tasting stops would make this a 5 star experience. However would highly recommend and I would do it again next time I am in Athens. Would suggest you book directly with True Voyagers and not pay Viator a fee for doing nothing. I use them all the time, but maybe not anymore !!!
Jim_F, Nov 2025
Really enjoyed the options offered and also walking around the area. Experienced several distinct neighborhoods. Had plenty to eat. Enjoyed meeting the other people in our group. Tour guide was excellent.
Anda_S, Nov 2025
Konstantina gave us a brilliant introduction to the Greek cuisine. We got all the staples and explanations of when, how and where the food started.
We left full, happy and educated with plans as to where and what we are eating for the rest of our trip
Jessica_B, Nov 2025
My 8 year old and I took this tour on our first night in Athens. Not only was it a great introduction to the city but also a wonderful way to get our first taste of Greek food. The food was varied and plentiful. The tour guide was welcoming and knowledgeable. Exactly what we wanted and more.
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