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
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Wonderful Tour!
leahM4364TV,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed it very, very much! We visited places we never would have discovered on our own, and the local food was absolutely wonderful! At the same time we also learned so much about the Greek culture and daily life, we loved it very much!
Excellent culinary experience!
D5359JWcharlottes,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most amazing walking food tour with Thassos through the streets of Athens. He really brought to life the history of the city and its food culture. As we all know, “everything started with the Greeks!” We felt it was extra special as it was just us as a family of four. We cannot recommend Thassos enough it is a tour not to be missed!
YES BOOK THIS TOUR! Worth every penny!
AliciaChica1,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were elated to find out it was just me and my husband!! We had a wonderful time with Tassos. We learned so much about Athens and details to so many places. It was a wonderful day! I highly recommend this tour! We are the whole time. Bakery fruits olives spinach and leek pie pork souvlaki and the donuts called loucoumades!!
Perfect way to see and taste the city!
835yanac,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Tassos, our guide, was so knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating! He had wonderful stories along with an impressive amount of knowledge about the city and all the delicious spots to try delicacies around the city! He took his time and went at our pace, made our kids feel comfortable and creating a warm and welcoming experience for our whole family! Very much recommend!
Athens food tour
Barbra M,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Our guide was very informative and flexible with our time. All of the food was delicious and very plentiful! I highly recommend this tour!
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