Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)

Embark on a 4-hour walking tour of Athens’ food scene and discover the rich culinary culture of Greece. Indulge in 15 different tastings of local flavors and explore the vibrant Athens Central Market. Join us and experience Athens like a true foodie!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Syntagma District - Begin your morning with the delightful tastes of traditional Greek pies. Meet at Syntagma Square, where you’ll be introduced to a variety of pies, including the beloved spanakopita, filled with spinach and feta cheese. This will be a perfect start to your day, giving you a taste of the local breakfast fare.

  • Syntagma District - Just a short walk from the pie shop, we’ll visit a local deli known for its wide selection of Greek cheeses and creamy Greek yogurt. Here, you’ll learn about the cheese-making process in Greece and taste different types of feta, along with other regional cheeses, accompanied by rich, authentic Greek yogurt.

  • Monastiraki - As we make our way to the vibrant Monastiraki area, prepare your palate for an assortment of pastourma and traditional Greek cold cuts. You’ll experience the robust flavors and spices that make these meats a staple in Greek cuisine.

  • Monastiraki - No Greek food tour would be complete without olives. We’ll stop at a specialty shop where you’ll taste different varieties of Greek olives, each with its unique flavor profile, ranging from the famous Kalamata to the lesser-known but equally delicious local varieties.

  • Monastiraki - Next, we’ll indulge in Greece’s sweet side with a visit to a local eatery for some loukoumades. These honey-soaked doughnuts are a Greek favorite and will provide a delightful contrast to the savory tastes of the morning.

  • Central Market Athens - Before heading to your next food stop, we’ll dive into the bustling atmosphere of the Athens Central Market. Here, you’ll witness the lively trade of fresh produce, meats, and fish, and get a sense of the daily life of Athenian shoppers and traders.

  • Monastiraki - For lunch, we’ll enjoy homemade Greek recipes at a traditional eatery. Savor a selection of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients, giving you a true taste of Greek home cooking.

  • Psirri - To conclude our tour, we’ll stroll to the bohemian neighborhood of Psiri. Here, we’ll relax in a cozy café and enjoy typical Greek desserts that perfectly accompany the famous Greek coffee. It’s a sweet and aromatic end to your morning food adventure in Athens.

With hearts full and appetites satisfied, our Athens Morning Food Tour comes to a close. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Greek cuisine and memories of a delightful morning spent exploring Athens through its flavors.

What's Included
  • 4-hour guided food tour with a local foodie
  • Numerous tastings of traditional Greek cuisine
  • Ample food servings, sufficient as a full lunch
  • Vegetarian options available upon request
  • Visit to the iconic Athens Central Market
  • Rich mix of culinary, cultural, and historical insights
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour trek around Athens’ gastronomic landscape and immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Greece. Allow a local guide to show you the prime culinary locations this historic city boasts, enjoying 15 unique tastings of regional cuisine. Tour the bustling Athens Central Market, drop by local stores, bakeries, classic taverns and eateries, and experience Athens culinary delights like a native!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Location
Syntagma Square
Your guide will be waiting for you by the fountain at Syntagma Square. Please be there 10' early, in order to meet the rest of the group and begin your tour promptly.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Maria_m
Aug 4, 2024
Awesome Athens - Our tour guide Manolis made the tour so much fun! He was very attentive to us. He explained all about the different neighborhoods and foods we ate. He made our trip so memorable 😊
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Lana_f
Jul 24, 2024
Fabulous Tour! - Our food guide was exceptional. This is by far one of the best tours we have done. The mushroom pies are amazing!
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965sophia
Jul 24, 2024
Authentic Athens! - A thoroughly enjoyable trip for a family of three teenage boys. Discovered many of the backstreets of Athens main districts. Visited the hidden gems of local eateries that only the Locals know about. Amazed by the sizes of central meat, fish, vegetable markets and varieties of fresh produce available. So much to talk about. You just have to experience it for yourselves. Mimi was a perfect guide.
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Jenny
Jul 24, 2024
Fantastic taste of Greece - Excellent tour! Great variety of tastes of Greece! Highly recommend this tour! Especially loved the Greek salad, moussaka, and the donuts were to die for!! Will do this again when I come back to Athens with my adult children.
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Maniesha_b
Jul 17, 2024
A delightful tour! - Niki provided a fabulous tour for our group. She was friendly, informative and very considerate of my two children. We enjoyed this tour very much!
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Michael
Jul 4, 2024
One of the best tours!! - This tour was fantastic. If you enjoy food and good conversation, this tour is for you. Our tour guide, Niki, was very informative on the history of the city and all of the places we stopped. All of the foods, wine, coffee, and deserts were a wonderful treat. I would highly recommend this tour to all. What a wonderful experience!!
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Robin_c
Jun 30, 2024
Spectacular Walking Food Tour in Athens! - This was a great way to be introduce to traditional Greek food on our first day in Athens. We absolutely loved this food walking tour. Our tour guide, Eugenia, was fantastic and explained so much about the Greek food to us that we never would have known without her knowledge and experience. Eugenia was simply A+++. And all of the food we ate along the tour (and ti was a lot) was absolutely fantastic. This was a spectacular food tour and our entire family loved it. I highly recommend this tour. Absolutely wonderful!!
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Ssmith7297
Jun 29, 2024
Great food tour - Our tour guide was a native - she was very knowledgeable about the area and the foods we ate. It was hot - and comfortable shoes are a must
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Eric_s
Jun 26, 2024
10/10 experience, must-do - This has been the highlight of our time in Athens so far. Here to start our honeymoon, and it was a lot of fun to gain knowledge about Athens’ history while sampling many of the local cuisines. Our host Manolis was amazing - super friendly & knowledge, providing helpful recommendations for the rest of our trip in Greece. Definitely recommend the morning version of tour.
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Ccstallard11
Jun 26, 2024
Must Do! - Our family of 8 (grandparents, parents, 2 adult children, and 2 teen children) set out on what ended up being a private food tour with Nikki. She is the best! The tour wasn’t just informative regarding the food but Nikki shared the history of the areas as we were passing through and had a great way of communicating with all of us regardless of age. Every food stop was so unique and hit the popular spots like the Athens central market and Lukamades and the more hidden gems like Harry’s for savory pies. If you are in Athens, consider booking this tour and requesting Nikki…you won’t be disappointed!
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