Athens Greek Food Tour Small-Group Experience
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join us on a delicious journey around Athens through the city’s most foodie neighbourhoods and experience Greek gastronomy at its best. Our small-group (10-12 ppl) ensures ultimate personalisation, flexibility and safety.
- Start off at a deli to learn all about the renowned Mediterranean diet, sampling iconic flavors like Kalamata olives, traditional local cheeses, and rich tapenades.
- Indulge in the famous Greek street food scene, tasting fresh and flavorful bites that locals love. This is your chance to experience the casual, lively side of Greek cuisine.
- Enjoy a small plates meal and savour authentic, comfort Greek cuisine served with a local drinks at a family-run restaurant. Learn about Greeks' way to get together and have fun!
- Satisfy your cravings with finger-licking local desserts and a special-flavoured local product found exclusively in Greece!
Vegetarians rejoice! There are options for you in every spot.
Contact us for PRIVATE tour requests (at an extra cost).
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We would like to inform you that the tour consists of approx. 10 - 12 ppl and stops regularly at several points. Please, let us know if you can follow the pace of the group and if any assistance can be offered from someone in your group. Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a private tour for your group only, which will allow us more flexibility.
Want to make it tailor-made to perfectly fit your group’s preferences? Need more flexibility? We’ve got you! Private tours are available upon request for an additional cost—just reach out, and we’ll make it happen!
For any serious allergies or dietary requirements please let us know beforehand. Nut free options available, but we can not take full responsibility for traces of nuts inside. Vegetarian options in every spot. Limited options for gluten free/low carb/vegan/lactose-free diet.
What To Expect
Syntagma
Join us on a delicious journey through the heart of Athens, exploring the city's most vibrant foodie neighbourhoods and uncovering the secrets of Greek gastronomy at its best. Our small-group experience (10–12 guests max) ensures a personalised, flexible, and safe adventure—perfect for curious travellers and passionate foodies alike! Starting Point: Syntagma Square Kick off your culinary stroll at the political and cultural center of Athens, Syntagma Square, and get a brief intro into our food tour and to the city’s vibrant culture.
Ermou Street
Stroll through Ermou Street As we walk down Ermou, Athens’ bustling commercial district, soak in the lively energy, explore stylish boutiques and local stores, and get a glimpse of daily Athenian life.
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Athens Greek Food Tour
What‘s Included
Walk around the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Athens.
Taste iconic Greek street food, enjoyed by locals daily.
An assorted small plates meal with various local flavours
Tastings of premium Greek products, like olive oil, honey & cheeses.
Greek cuisine comfort dishes at a family-run restaurant
Your local food expert
Delicious desserts and a special-flavoured local product found only in Greece!
All taxes and fees
Visits to 100% local establishments, handpicked for their authentic and high quality cuisine
Small group food tour not more than 10-12 people
Tips on where to eat and what to enjoy during your stay in Athens
Optionally: Please bring a bottle of water or flask to refill
Tipping: not obligatory, but if you enjoyed your time with your guide, it would be much appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
815 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fotis was our tour guide....
Eric P,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fotis was our tour guide. He was amazing and explained what you were eating and how it's made at each stop. There were great visuals and explanations of the importance to their culture along with the culinary history.
Amazing
Kelli K,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Food was amazing and guide was awesome! You get to eat the food the locals eats and see where the locals shop.
Wonderful time!
Natalie P,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had 12 people traveling together and our guide, Fotis, was very knowledgeable about the food, history, and culture. He was very patient and went slow as my 83 year-old mother kept up with us on the 3 hour tour! We learned alot and I would highly recommend this tour!
Athens Food Tour
Angela M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed Epistimi‘s tour. The food was amazing although there was so much that we couldn’t eat it all! We learned a few Greek phrases! She was very engaging and had a great sense of humor!
Come hungry
Richard R,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come very hungry. Food at the best restaurants. The 3 hours was perfect. Superior guide. Loved this tour
Must do in Catania, ask for Emi she is the best such as great tour for people unfamiliar with athens
Judi A,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fabulous and Emi was so knowlegable and accomodating xxxx̌xxxxxx̌xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jenny was great!
Ron S,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jenny was a great tour guide! She was full of history and cultural knowledge. She was lively and energetic and shared some great local foods with us!
Delicious food tour
Ian M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, Photis. He was informative and entertaining. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. I would recommend this tour
Excellent tour, food, and guide!
Beverly G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour of Athens food world with the best tour guide ever! There was more food than I should ever eat in an evening but I found room for all of the delicious offerings.
Not just a food tour, but walking tour of the city and history lesson.
Brenda M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to spend an afternoon getting to try new foods and see the city. Loved all of the explanations and history discussion! Yota was lovely! She was friendly, kind, funny, and intelligent. The afternoon felt like a friend showing you around the city and taking you to their favorite spots to eat. 100% recommend!
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