Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream
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Come walk, eat, and explore Athens like a local! This fun street food tour, guided by a local expert, gives you the taste of the city’s traditions and daily life.
To start, go to Syntagma Square and follow your guide through the lively streets. First stop? A classic bakery where you will taste delicious handmade pies like tiropita (cheese pie).
Afterwards, go for Greek coffee at a traditional cozy café with sweet loukoumades (fried dough donuts with honey). Try a crunchy sesame bagel called koulouri that locals eat daily. Your guide will share stories about Greek food and culture as you walk.
Wander through the Central Market packed full of colorful stalls and fresh ingredients, breathing the real Athenian life.
Finish your Tour with Greece’s Favourite Street Food: Souvlaki! You have to try this simple, juicy, delicious meat on a skewer.
This is a fun and tasty way to experience the real Athens, which is more than just food. Join us and enjoy every bite!
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. Minimum 2 pax are required for the tour to be conducted.
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
Exclusive take-home recipes of select dishes sampled, shared after the tour
Local English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Food samples and drinks
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Street Food Tour 7 tastings
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
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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!
Wonderful guide and very pleasant excursion!
Sherpa00892858981,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience with Thassos who introduced us to the city of Athens that he knows perfectly in a completely different aspect very rewarding, informative and delicious! Great guide that I highly recommend!
Entertaining and informative 👍 ✅️
Karen B,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely the best guide for food and history of Greece we had the best time ...Karen and Chris Beck 😍😎
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Tourist64368895247,,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with our very friendly and funny Guide. Greek culinary and historical discovery. We recommend the experience.
Fantastic tour with a new friend
christopherbC6804LG,,Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours we have ever had. Tassos was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and made us feel very welcomed in his favorite city and country. He showed us the best spots in the city and it was great eating like a local. At the end of the tour, it was as if we were just hanging out with our friend. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone.
Fun and flavorful tour
Jamnfam,,Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely wonderful journey of flavors, history and fun stories. Much more than a food tour, such a great way to enjoy Athens. Tassos is a fantastic guide!
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