The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

More than just a food tour, rather travelling in a mindful way through food, storytelling & genuine conversation. Inspired by our love for the city, good food and meeting new people.

On this most delicious tour, you will have the chance to try the BEST local food from the BEST vendors. Enjoy mouthwatering souvlaki, tasty & fresh homemade pies, delectable olives, PDO (Protected Designations of Origin) cheeses, Greek yoghurt, local cold meats, unique desserts and much more… let’s not spoil all of the fun!

We truly believe that our curated experience is one of the best things to do on your first day in Athens. It’s a fantastic way to get your bearings, learn fun facts and stories about Greece & Athens and its culture, and to get recommendations and tips for your stay.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You will get an orientation of the city of Athens, and plenty of tips from our local guide

This tour is suitable for vegetarians, but not for vegans or those who follow a gluten free diet. There is only one stop where there is no alternative to meat.

What to wear: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes & weather-appropriate clothing

What to bring: A bottle of water, your appetite, wanderlust and curiosity

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

The kind & knowledgeable local guide sharing culinary, cultural & historical stories & anecdotes.

Groups of maximum 8 people

A friendly bunch of travelers from around the world!

All food & drink tastings (more than enough for lunch) Visit 8-10 locations & taste 10+ specialties)

Gratuities / Tips for our amazing tour guides, which is always greatly appreciated!

What To Expect

Syntagma District

We will stroll through the streets of Athens City Center while visiting traditional Greek street food vendors; true Athenian icons, multi-generational family businesses, and new commendable food entrepreneurs. Sample menu Sweet & Savory pies that you will never forget (i.e. Cheese Pie, Spinach Pie) Koulouri (toasted sesame bread ring) - Greece’s favourite breakfast on the run. this round-shaped bread is packed with good carbohydrates and proteins. Organic olive oil tasting. A traditionally brewed Greek coffee

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

This beautiful and vibrant square used to be the home of the city’s flower market. Only a couple flower vendors remain, as the rest have been replaced by café bars & eateries, becoming one of the hottest spots in town. Easy to reach no matter where you’re coming from, self-contained and peaceful, with no bothersome thru-traffic, the thriving square is teeming with life most hours of the day. We will enjoy a special delicacy from Crete, a pie like no other. It's called Sfakiani and is thin like crepe with soft cheese inside and honey on top! Sample Menu: Rakomelo: This famous alcoholic mixed drink is made by combining Raki (a grape flavoured brandy), with honey and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon and local herbs.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)

Reviews

5.00

169 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

169

Full worth of time and cost
Connector08709232003,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was absolutely fantastic. Full on worth the time and cost. Full on worth the walking and up to 4 hours. This is a tour of maximum 8 persons for those looking for an authentic Greek foodie experience with accompanying history behind the dishes tasted . Great day with a very knowledgeable guide, with a great mix of items to sample. LOVED IT!
Food, Facts and Fun in Athens
hopep766,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The food tour with Katarina was one of the highlights of my vacation. We went to seven different places and the tastings were extremely generous portions! Not only did I learn about different foods from the vendors who make them, but Katarina is a wealth of knowledge about Greek history. She was able to explain the history of certain foods and how they came to Athens. This is a don’t miss experience.
Such a lovely experience
Fearless11408786029,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were so fortunate to do the 4 hour food tour with Katerina as our host and guide. KATERINA was a delight and made the experience most memorable taking us to local venues we would never have encountered and chosen on our own. HIGHLY recommend!
Very delicious tour
andreahL5767AQ,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience . Honestly, my wife and daughter wanted to do this more as I am in the food business. I was so wrong in she was an agent thank you very much.
Great tour with Valentini!
Y6443EOlisaj,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our group of five had an incredible experience today on our food tour! Valentini was so fun and extremely knowledgeable about the city, the food, the Greek history, the architecture - everything! She has our highest recommendation!
Fabulous Valentina
RebelRedhead,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my first visit to Athens and Valentina curated a wonderful experience with the walking foodie tour. We got to see a number of the sights of Athens with a well informed and delightful guide in Valentina, coupled with fantastic food experiences along the way. I can highly recommend as a great way to get an informative introduction to both Athens sights and fabulous food offerings
Wonderful walking food tour!
Tripadvaddict,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with Valentini! It was so fun to walk the neighborhood and see the quality of the food with the various vendors and try the olive oil and coffees and pastries. Everything was outstanding and she was a wealth of knowledge!
Athens food tour
nicoletP1520AS,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a way to start our Athens adventure.Katarina was such a delightful & personable lady.Full of local knowledge.We ate and ate and ate.
Best food tour!
115indias,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went on Athens Bites food tour with my family and it was marvellous! Vallentini was so knowledgeable and taught us so much in such a fun and enjoyable manner! We tried lots of traditional greek food including souvlaki, pies, coffee, olives, cheese, cured meats and many more delacacies!! Huge thank you to Athens Bites, I would highly reccomend!
Fantastic Food Tour of Athens
Z8225VFnatashap,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a must if you are in Athens! This was a wonderful way to see and experience the true city. Valentina was so knowledgeable about the food and history of Athens - we tasted and experienced things we would never have discovered without her. Charming and welcoming to the whole family - I would highly recommend Valentina and this tour.