Private Tour
Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step off the beaten track and awaken your senses on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens, taken at a time that suits your schedule. Walk through Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, to spend a half-day. Your tour leader will explain the stories and the origins of the local food while you will taste and drinks at some of the best local foodies places.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free intolerance participants
Please make sure you will not eat anything in advance cause the amount of food is plenty.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
This tour is suitable for vegetarians, you can inform about your diet preference or alergies your tour leader on spot
Voted as best experience of South Europe this tour is a unique experience of the culinary present and past of Athens
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not recommended for gluten free intolerance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monastiraki
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views.
Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology
What‘s Included
Tasting of high quality local products
Food and drink
Local food leader
Groups no larger than 12 people maximum
Visit to the fish and meat market
6 food stops (12 tastings)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Private Food Tour
Private food tour : Enjoy the most amazing food tour of Athens with a private leader, not in a group. Tailor made and bespoke service.
Shared Small-Group Tour
Shared tour: Enjoy the greatest food tour of the city in a small group (maximum size 12 people)
Reviews
4,880 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GREAT TOUR, excellent guide, lots of food
lisabN5501YP,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would definitely recommend this tour ! Excellent guide, lots of food, great tour.
Wonderful food walking tour
Christine S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide (Alexandra), great food, great way to start our tour in Greece! It was so much fun trying all types of food and learning a lot about Athens. They say come hungry and that is true!
Outstanding guide Alexandra!
Jan T,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexandra gave us an extremely fun afternoon of explaining and sampling wonderful Greek foods at several local establishments. Do not miss this!!
A splendid tour with a fun and knowledgeable guide
Wendy D,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure you arrive hungry for this tour - you get to try plenty of food and all of it is delicious!
Fantastic! Alexandra was lovely! Knowledgeable, fun, and a great hostess!
ALEXANDRA G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Food was amazing and in places we likely never would have known to try! Our guide was fantastic and so much fun!
Our guide, Adele, was...
Paul W,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Adele, was very knowledgeable and was very friendly. We had 6 stops with a variety of Greek foods from sweet to savory. We even stopped for wine tasting and olive oil tasting.
Greek Food
arsonpault,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dora, our tour guide made the experience memorable. The food, drinks, and people are amazing. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone.
Athens guided food walking tour
katharinap991,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna guided us through the back streets of Athens to a variety of restaurants , bakeries, and cafes. Food was excellent and Anna’s knowledge of the area and Greek food culture was amazing. Thank you Anna for an interesting and entertaining afternoon! Definitely won’t need dinner tonight.
Our guide Alex was very...
Suzy G,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Alex was very organized,and knowledgeable and welcomed all our questions! It was obvious she loved what she did!
Great First Experience in Athens
Harvey C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! You won’t leave hungry. Our guide, Adele, was amazing! In addition to great food, she gave us a short history lesson on Greek olive oils and wine.
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