Private Tour
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
In this 4 hour private tour you will visit some of the oldest traditional markets of the capital, taste typical salty and sweet Greek delicacieslike the loukoumas and the cheese pie, explore all kinds of herbs and spices and the worldwide famous Greek olives, olive oil and, obviously, the souvlaki. You will also experience some of our most cherished everyday habits, like enjoying a Greek coffee or a glass of ouzo accompanied by a selection of small dishes (meze) in some of the oldest establishments of the historical center of Athens.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our tour can be customized to meet all different dietary preferences and restrictions (i.e. food allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegans etc.).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Monastiraki
Begins the 4 hour walking culinary journey through the tastes and smells of Greece.
Psirri
Taste the traditional sweets and finger-food like the koulouri (a circular bread, typically encrusted with sesame seeds) and the famous bougatsa (which is probably the most beloved Greek breakfast pastry, consisting of either semolina custard, cheese or even minced meat filling between layers of phyllo).
A great variety of salty and sweet finger food delicacies
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
All taxes and fees
A Greek coffee or other traditional refreshment per person
Be accompanied by a Gastronomy Expert of the Be a Greek Team
An assortment of typical Greek plates to accompany our unique ouzo
Entrance fees to any point of interest
Personal expenses (i.e. souvenirs etc.
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
O3230UZjerrym,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our experience was nothing short of wonderful. Blanca took time to explain what each experience was and why it was so important to the people of Greece. She explained how to determine which olives were from the region. She was so comfortable to be with. We even determined that we had similar up brings even though we were from two totally different parts of the world. We learned, laughed, and left as friends.
Shirk1952,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Bianca was a wonderful guide, giving us a solid historical background for Athens in addition to sharing delicious foods of the region, a walk through the city streets, and an overview of the fantastic street art. She was personable, knowledgeable, and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her food tour.
John T,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide, John, was excellent. He took us around the northern and Western sides of the acropolis. We stopped at several spots that he knows to eat local food. We also went to several churches and he told us about the history of Greece and it's churches. It was a wonderful experience.
Penny J,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a 5 star experience. Our guide Bianca was knowledgeable and fun. We loved experiencing all the food delights of Athens. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens first time and wanting fresh local cuisine.
Lisa V,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was, by far, our favorite tour while in Greece. Bianca was our guide. Not only did she take us to places to try authentic and delicious Greek foods and teach us about the Greek history of Athens, but had us laughing the entire team. If you take this tour, ask for Bianca!
masgaither,,May 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was a fantastic food tour. We learned so much from our knowledgable guide John regarding Athen’s history, culture, different eras and how these impacted the wonderful authentic food we enjoyed. It was a fun filled stroll and one of our favorite tours among many great tours we enjoyed on a 2 week European vacation. Request John! He is the perfect blend of deep knowledge, and his presentation of facts is interesting and memorable, yet not overwhelming. We enjoyed being guided through the streets of central Athens, the food markets and Plako area with a relaxed authentic Athenian who spoke perfect English. John easily picked up on our unstated interests and tailored the tour to fit both our interests and appetites! The food was superb and the guide was even better!
T6892MAjeanh,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide “John” exceeded our expectations for this private food tour. He was so well versed and had a love of the history of Greece and of Athens. He was personally familiar with all of our tour stops taking us to his favorite places. He had us try things we would have never known to order on our own. Everything we tried was delicious and of high quality. Thank you John for a memorable tour in Athens!
P6359GWlynnp,,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
So many great restaurants. John introduced us to the markets, the traditional food and he knew about history as well. It gave us a sense of the neighborhood and great food
Ali P,,Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
Bianca and John were lovely and very knowledgeable about Athens culture and history! We had a really great time exploring the city with them- we learned a lot and ate even more delicious food! Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see more of Athens.
Marla T,,Aug 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
Antonia was a wonderful tour guide who showed us neighborhoods and cafes we would have missed on our own. She not only led us on a Greek feast through the streets of Athens, but she also gave us historical and cultural highlights that added to our experience. Do not eat anything before this tour! There is so much food. From the fried cheese in phyllo to the Greek doughnuts drizzled with honey and the savory gyros, you will be glad you have to walk between stops. We ended our evening with a large assortment of traditional dishes at a cafe in the historic Plaka district. What a delicious way to experience Athens!
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