Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit
Overview
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Discover the historic center of Athens through its rich culinary culture and gain insight into the everyday eating habits of locals. Join a small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable and welcoming local guide and explore authentic food spots beyond the typical tourist routes.
Enjoy a carefully curated selection of Greek flavors, including traditional savory pies, regional olives, seasonal market products, premium nuts, classic Greek coffee with a sweet treat, a traditional spirit such as tsipouro or ouzo, and a beloved grilled pita specialty, souvlaki, paired with a refreshing drink or beer. Each stop highlights the diversity of Athens’ culinary heritage and its connection to daily life.
You’ll also visit the vibrant central market and learn about Greek gastronomy, traditions, and history in a relaxed and engaging setting.
With personalized attention in a small group, this experience blends food, culture, and local insight into a memorable and authentic Athens adventure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are doing our tours only to small groups with a maximum capacity of 10 people.
Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning
Please advise in advance if vegetarian options are required. The tour is vegetarian-friendly as vegetarians have options in every spot. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Severe allergies cannot, unfortunately, be catered for on this tour.
There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast
In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Syntagma
Syntagma is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastiraki and Omonoia Square and is a must see if you like to explore the Greek culture and food The structure was built at the end of the 19th century and is open daily from early in the morning till late.The traditional food market in center of Athens, fresh fish, meet and vegetables full of local taste , colors and smell
What‘s Included
English-speaking local gastronomy expert
Guided food and culinary walking experience
Complimentary digital recipes of selected tastings, sent after the tour
One traditional local beverage
Intimate small-group setting
Comfortable, leisurely-paced city walk
A rich selection of Greek sweet and savory specialties
Opportunities for photos along the way
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
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Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tassos is amazing
731jilliang,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I did the food tour with guide Tassos. He shared with us history and many stories. He also made us feel comfortable immediately and also engaged with our children. We had delicious food along the way and it really was an amazing experience. Recommend for everyone to try it who are visiting Greece for the first time!
Absolutely spectacular experience, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
A5151UMarthurp,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tassos is fantastic, a wealth of knowledge and a great personality. This was so much more than a food tour. My family had a great time, what an amazing experience! The pace was not rushed we walked a historic part of the city, listening to stories about the sights, the rich history of Greece, her people, culture and food. As if that wasn't enough, the food! We stopped at several shops and restaurants to eat; the food was delicious, sweet, savory, so many flavor profiles. This isn't a typical food tour, you will eat and eat and then eat some more. You aren't eating samples you are getting full portions of some of the most amazing food; so go hungry! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Tassos, you made my family feel welcome and special.
Top tour
98eveliena,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very fun, tasty, informative tour. A nice combination of good food and getting to know Athens. Our tour guide was top notch.
Wonderful tour, great value, Tass is a wonderful guide!
Tour49440867734,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had a fantastic experience with Tass on his food tour. He expertly blended knowledge with the right amount of humor to make a fantastic day - I would enthusiastically recommend this tour for anyone interested in this type of experience. Tass has the uncanny ability to instantly become not just your guide, but a friend. He was able to connect with all the different members of our group, so even if you're shy, this is a great experience. He also perfectly dictated the walking pace for my elderly parents, so if you don't move like you used to, this was still a perfect way to spend time in Athens. The value for this tour is also exceptional... There is plenty of food of all different varieties; all members of our group felt like we 100% got our money's worth. We decided on this tour somewhat last minute, but we don't regret our choice at all and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Perfect tour for families
423johanap,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect tour, educational and delicious. The entire family enjoyed! Our guide Tass was amazing
Best Experience to start our trip!
Quest821787,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We scheduled our food tour for our first day in Athens. When we arrived at the meeting point we met Tassos. He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and outgoing. He made us feel welcome and gave us so many good stories! The food itself was great, each stop was perfectly picked, the food was fresh and delicious! What really made the experience amazing was our guide Tassos, we can not say enough good things about him. You can tell he really loves his job and athens! If youre visiting Athens this is a MUST do! Thank you again Tassos!!
Wonderful!
larapO7773NN,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can only recommend the tour! You see corners and restaurants you would never see otherwise. Tassos (tour guide) was super nice and totally tried. Everything great!
Excellent Food Tour in Athens!
alejandra231086,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely excellent experience on this food tour in Athens. The selection of food was outstanding, everything I tried was delicious, authentic, and gave me a great overview of Greek cuisine. Tassos was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about both the food and the city. He made the experience not only informative but also very enjoyable and engaging. Overall, this tour exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Athens who wants to explore the local food scene in a meaningful and fun way.
Food Tour with Tasso
jenhC444YI,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Athenian Tours We had the best time with Tasso going around Athens! Great food, great history, great conversation & GREAT GUIDE. It felt like we were his friends visiting from the States and he was personally showing us around!!! We enjoyed every minute (and the teenagers did as well). Fast Four Hours...Money well Spent...Forever Memories
Excellent guide. We highly recommend him to everyone.
mykhailok358,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide. Very polite and very interesting. He conducted a very interesting tour. He told us a lot of interesting information about Athens and Greece. He took us through the streets and beautiful, authentic establishments. He recommended many other establishments and other interesting places. The food on the tour was very tasty and the establishments are beautiful. The best tour for our vacation in Athens. Next time we will take tours only with him. We highly recommend him to everyone.
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