Athens Small-Group Food Tour: A Taste of Traditional Greek Cuisine
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Indulge in the flavors of traditional Greek cuisine on this small-group food tour in Athens. Explore the historic streets, visit the Varvakeios food market, and savor local delicacies like bougatsa and souvlaki. Limited to 16 people for a personalized experience.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athens - Athens, aside from being a remarkable symbol of Greece’s rich historical heritage, is an absolute paradise for food enthusiasts. The city boasts numerous destinations where visitors can savor authentic Greek cuisine and purchase traditional products to bring back as souvenirs. Our food tours provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively pulse of the city. Along the way, you’ll indulge in local delicacies and dishes that are an absolute must-try for any food lover.

Two tours to choose from
You have the option to choose between two wonderful tours. The first tour is a 3.5-hour excursion that begins at 9:30 am, while the second tour lasts 2 hours and starts at 11:00 am.
Whether you choose the 3.5-hour tour or the 2-hour tour, both options guarantee a visit to the Athens Central Market, ensuring that you get a taste of the vibrant culinary scene. The choice is yours, depending on the amount of time you have and your desire for a more extensive exploration.

What's Included
  • Map of Athens
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Sampling of food and beverages
  • Guidance by a food specialist
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey that offers a taste of Athens! Wander through the city’s historic alleys, indulging in the distinct aromas and flavors of authentic Greek food. From the crunchy layers of ‘bougatsa’ pastry to the indulgent ‘loukoumades’ - honey-drizzled fried dough balls, the variety of local treats promises a delightful experience for your taste buds. Enjoy rusks, olives, fresh produce, and the famous souvlaki as you navigate the lively Varvakeios food market and learn about Greek herbs and spices.
With the tour limiting participant numbers to a small group of 16, you’re assured of individualized attention from your expert guide. Choose from two different tours - one beginning at 9:30am that lasts for 3 hours, and another starting at 11:00am that goes on for 2 hours.

  • Dress according to weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
  • Inform us of any food allergies
  • Vegetarian options available (Limited choices for Glutten Free)
Location
Plateia Korai
The meeting point is Outside Panepistimio metro station at Korai pedestrian walkway in front of Starbucks. If you use the metro follow the “Korai” exit signs. Please be there 15 min before the start of your tour. Look for the guide holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janetlynnegolden
Apr 12, 2024
And outstanding tour - We love the way Stella explained all about the foods we were tasting and gave us a chance to visit small boutique shops with small owners
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Derynj1
Mar 30, 2024
Wonderful way to start our visit to Athens - Our family had a great time sampling the various local delicacies as well as learning about the history of Greek cuisine. The pace was leisurely and the food was amazing. Stella was a great guide and made sure we tried the best of everything.
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C1627iyrichardk
Mar 3, 2024
Walking Food Tour with Fotis - We did a walking food tour of Athens with our great guide Fotis Tsotoulidis. He was very energetic and was a man of an incredible amount of knowledge. He knew about Greek history, politics, wine, and of course food! I think he said he was a professor at a local university. He met us with a traditional Greek bread item that looked like a pretzel but was more sweet. We walked through town and our first stop was to eat these delicious little donut holes dipped in honey called Loukamades. They were hot and mouth watering. Very good and not too sweet. Our next part of the tour took us through the central meat market. We loved it but beware there are a lot of skinned whole animals showing or being butchered right there. Very interesting to see but not for the faint of heart. We went to our next step which included two Greek pies – one made of Spinach and cheese and the other made of cream and sugar which is more like a dessert. I would write their names down but I couldn’t pronounce them or spell them! We next headed to an olive oil and olive store where we did some different tastings of local olive oil. Given that it is a staple in the Greek diet, it was very fun to see how different they could each taste. After that we went to a central market and had the Greek gyro (Souvlaki). Some of us ordered pork and some ordered chicken. Both were delicious. Contrary to my thinking, Greeks do not eat lamb in their gyros, must be a non Greek recipe then! After a full meal we walked back to our flat and took a well deserved nap. Fotis was a fantastic guide and was very good dealing with both adults, teenagers, and our 2 year old. Well done!
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John_h
Jan 21, 2024
Food Tour if Athens - 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.
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Tomp193
Oct 5, 2023
Great eating tour with the local culture - We did the private Athens food tour PRV-10 with Mirina. I was a little concerned since we had been in Greece for 2 weeks already and had eaten a lot of different foods so didn't know if this would be a waste of time and repeat of our experiences already. Happily it turned out to be a very nice experience. Mirina did a great job hitting unique places within the city and finding some great places to eat. We hit the Greek Donut shop (they are fantastic, but you can't get them until after 10 am which was annoying since we wanted them for breakfast), a phylogenetic pastry shop, several local stores with olives, spices and dried meats, finished off with a very nice gyro. Everyone in our group enjoyed the outing and felt like it was a genuine local experience.
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Ace210000
Sep 27, 2023
A great insight into the city - and so much food! - We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was a great chance to see areas of Athens we may not have visited, and the variety of food was perfect. Lucia was such a wonderful guide! Extremely knowledgable about the area and its history, as well as catering different dietary needs. Would highly recommend!
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Marlad455
Aug 21, 2023
More than a food tour! - Eva was a fantastic guide and shared so much history along the way. More than a food tour, excellent value!
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Pfjohnson1
Jul 13, 2023
Great Tour!!! - We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Marina was an excellent guide. She had so much information to share about life in Athens - the foods, the places where the locals go, and the off-the-beaten-path places to find the best spices, meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Anyone who is interested in the local culture of Athens and the central role played by food and times spent eating together, should take this tour.
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Sarah_s
Jul 6, 2023
Absolutely amazing half day tour! My teenagers loved it! - My 2 teenagers and I loved this tour! Eva/Ava was the best tour guide we had in our 15 days in all of Greece. She was so friendly and informative, she was attentive to our needs, made sure we were all together and taken care of. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Bethany_a
Aug 24, 2023
Loved this tour but recommend changing so groups don't have shared food - We loved this tour - Stella was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly and helpful and shared great information. The food selections were great, too. The only thing we would change/did not love was that some food items were shared - people using hands or utensils in the same container. We would have preferred food to be separated at least by couple, especially in this semi post-Covid era. The shared food freaked us out a bit.
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