Explore the hidden food gems of Athens

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Our team Julia, Douk and Dimitris, three enthusiastic foodies, will guide you through a gastronomical experience!

Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip tourist traps and discover local bites of the greek culture. More than 16 traditional, freshly cooked tastings. We will be walking in the heart of Athens, where locals shop for the daily meal.

We will introduce you to vendors of our favorite shops, share traditional breakfast delicacies, smell and learn about herbs and spices, have seated lunch, cheese tasting and dessert in a traditional restaurant.

During the walk, you'll meet our old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens.

Get local insight into recipes, tips for Athens, the islands and the culinary traditions.

Join us in a “Mediterranean Diet” food tour and discover the secrets of Greek food.

Fee includes everything consumed on the walk.All dietary restrictions can be met.

Looking forward to meeting & hosting you to our Delicious Athens.

Julia & Douk

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Seasonal and traditional Greek food

Breakfast

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Personal expenses

What To Expect

Authentic Greek Cuisine: Emphasize authentic Greek dishes that are not commonly found in touristy areas. Highlight traditional recipes, local ingredients, and family-owned establishments that have been serving generations. Off-the-Beaten-Path Eateries: Take your guests to hidden gems and local favorites that are off the typical tourist circuit. This provides a more genuine experience and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local food culture. Culinary Diversity: Showcase the diverse culinary influences that have shaped Greek cuisine over the centuries. This includes Greek dishes with Ottoman, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences, as well as regional specialties from different parts of Greece.

Sample Menu

starter

Cheese and cold cut meat

starter

Olives

starter

Grilled meat and retsina

main

Staffed vegetable, zucchini ball, oven roasted potatoes etc

Options

Explore the hidden gems

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Reviews

4.98

221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

217

Dimitri the poet
Liz L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Dimitri was wonderful! He showed us Athens like a local! He was funny and knowledgeable of the food and culture. And a Poet boot!!! Id highly recommend this tour!!!
Good tour of Greek cuisine.
Richard G,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Don’t eat ahead of time. A lot of food! Lots of sampling of herbs, yogurt, olives, pies plus a full meal with drinks.
Explore the hidden food gems of Athens…take the tour!
Debra R,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Julie and George were early to meet us and we were a group of 4. We started off our tour with Julie and George at a local neighborhood coffe/bake shop where we tried Greek coffee and pastries. Julie was a very knowledgeable tour guide and was not only witty but took us to small family run businesses. George was often up ahead on the tour letting them know we were on our way. We toured many local businesses and had samples of tea, olives, honey along with learning of many traditions in Greek cooking. Lunch was a wonderful experience with homemade tzatziki and other local Greek foods along with a glass of wine. We were in a small area of a restaurant that was quite lovely and air conditioned. We felt like they were our long lost friends. Julie and George sent us an email after our walking food tour with them and made a few more suggestions of what to see in Athens. They also included information of how to get in touch with them if we neeed assistance for anything. I would give this tour a 10 out of 10. It was a great way to see the neighborhood where the real people of Athens shop and eat!
Best food tour in Athens!
Julie D,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was so much more than food tasting! We learned so much about honey, olive oil, cheeses and Greek history! Absolutely and amazing tour!
Olive utopia
Suzanne S,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Julia & Douk were amazing hosts, very knowledgeable. The olive selection in the market was next level, we tried olives we didn’t even know existed. Spice shop was an eye opener I had no idea the Greek people used so many. Honey shop was well worth a visit and we returned to purchase the pistachio cream, which was out of this world. The tour ended with a sample of Greek food which we will be recreating at home. Definitely worth the money.