Greece · FOOD
The good food experiences fill up first, especially in July and August. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Walk Athens by foot for 3.5 hours with 12 tastings at Monastiraki, markets, Psyrri, plus Greek coffee, wine, and loukoumades.
“Adele did a wonderful job curating our afternoon. We got to see parts of the city we otherwise wouldn’t have and learned a lot about Greek food culture along the way.”
Taste Athens like locals do on a 3-hour street food walk with beer or wine, pies, souvlaki, loukoumades, Psyrri strolls, and dessert.
“I was blown away by this experience. Our guide, Fotis, was the best tour guide I've ever had. He was so welcoming to people from all over the world. He knew not just a little, but a lot, about everyone's cultures. Including how to say complicated ingredients in Hebrew, English, Albanian, German, and even some Chinese! (I don't remember the dialect) His knowledge about food, the science behind it, the history behind the importance of the dishes we tried, and other people's cultures really blew me away. He was kind, witty, and clearly loved in the community. Everywhere we went people in the shops and on the street were glad…”
Taste Athens by foot on a 4-hour Varvakios Agora food tour with pastries, mezze, wine, and souvlaki, led by an English guide.
“Adele was superb in feeding us the authentic Greek food we were filled up happily”
Athens small-group food tour with 20-plus tastings, kleftiko, gyros, bougatsa, and wine plus ouzo, all in 3.5 hours.
“Rachel was a great tour guide! Loved all the stops, the food and she had great insights on Athens and Greek culture. Would highly recommend!”
Market stroll at Varvakios Agora, hands-on Greek dishes, and a full meal with local organic wine. 4 hours, Athens.
“The market tour was forgettable, but we have been to lots of markets across the world. The cooking class on the other hand was very good. We can't wait to make spanikota when we get home. We would take a different class with this guide in the future.”
Small-group Athens food walk with 15 tastings, menu help, markets, olive oil, cured meats, coffee, and classic sweets in 3.5 hours.
“This tour was absolutely perfect! We loved the small group format. The tour guide was great at keeping a pace that worked for everyone in the group. The food was absolutely amazing at every stop. Frankly, we were a bit surprised about that given the reasonable price of this tour. All of the places we stopped were ready for us and very friendly. Highly recommend this tour, and if we’re ever in Athens again, we would be happy to repeat this experience.”
Athens Greek Food Tour links Syntagma to Monastiraki with street bites, meze, desserts, and a small-group guide plus great local tips.
“Our guide Emi was very friendly, and shared a lot about the history of food in Athens, along with her personal stories about food from her hometown of Kalamata. There were 4 stops: an olive oil tasting with cheese and bread, the tastiest gyro I’ve ever had, a traditional Greek dinner with beef and sides, and a pastry shop with ice cream. All stops had wine or spirits to complement the food. Excellent advice on shopping and bars for later, too!”
Taste Athens by night with a local guide across Monastiraki, Psirri, and Aiolou, ending in a seated meze dinner with wine.
“The tour was excellent. Our tour guide placed history of Greece within the tour which added to the experience. He also had a great sense of humor and worked well with the entire group like he has known us for a long time, awesome tour guide trait. The food was as well an excellent mix the provide true Greek experience.”
Walk Athens from Monastiraki to Psirri, tasting Greek pies, meats, cheeses, wine, tsipouro, and sweets on a 3-hour guided food route.
“Guide was great! Food and wines were good and well thought out. Only downside was that it should have ended with a small shot of Ouzo instead of a small shot of Homebrew which we had had already. Might be more apt to buy some Ouzo if I had a chance to try it.”
Taste your way through Athens with market stops and guided tastings, ending in Psyri with souvlaki after a Varvakeios visit.
“Stella was an excellent guide introducing us to the food traditions of Athens. She filled the three hour tour with a variety of tastes and sights.”
A 3.5-hour Athens food tour through Monastiraki and Psiri, with Greek coffee, handmade pies, gyro-making, charcuterie, and donuts.
“The tour company was incredibly accommodating, especially since our flight was delayed. They went above and beyond to help us reach the tour guide without any hassle. Christina, our guide, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, and took us to some truly amazing places. The food was delicious, and the restaurants we visited were well-chosen. It was an incredible and enjoyable experience for a first-timer to explore Greek cuisine.”
A 4-hour Athens food walking tour with 15 authentic tastings, wine and dessert, plus a guided walk through the Athens Central Market.
“A great variety of food samples and was totally stuffed by the end. Loved that there was also special beverages”
Taste classic Athens food on a 3-hour market and tavern walk, with mezes, wine or beer, and sweet loukoumades or baklava.
“Katerina was an amazing guide. Professional, enthousiastic, knowledgeable and she has a great sense of humor! We did a private tour which really added to the experience. Lovely stops, food and drinks. Thank you Katarina!”
Semi-private Athens food tour with 15+ tastings, Athens Central Market, classic pies, cheeses, olives, loukoumades, and dessert with Greek coffee.
“Also learned about history of food. Lots of food and drinks offered. Gari our guide was awesome. Never felt rushed.”
A private Athens food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, local stories, and classic stops like Iroon Square and Stoa Avissinias.
“The experience was excellent! We were immersed into the culture of Athens by our wonderful guide Mammos! The scenery and diversity of Athens was so interesting! The guide took us to unique restaurants and shops! The variety of food was good!”
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