Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Athens with our Classic Food Tour. Discover traditional restaurants, savor authentic Greek cuisine, and experience the warm hospitality of the locals.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monastiraki - Begin your journey with the quintessential Greek snack, koulouri!
  • Central Market - As you pass through the picturesque area of Panepistimio, you’ll have the chance to savor a variety of delectable Cretan cheeses and rusks, all complemented by a glass of raki.
  • Central Market - Next, enjoy a refreshing stop for smooth Greek coffee brewed in the traditional way! Feeling rejuvenated, we’ll guide you to the renowned Varvakios Market, famous for its abundance of fresh, high-quality produce. Here, you’ll find fish, meat, nuts, herbs and spices, cheeses, and much more!
  • Central Market Athens - In the heart of the market, at a cozy little Greek cantina, you’ll sample authentic home-cooked dishes such as ‘mousakka,’ ‘gemista,’ and freshly caught sardines. If you’re still not full, a charming deli with fantastic pastirma, prosciutto, and other cured meats awaits you!
  • Central Market Athens - Conclude the tour in the most traditional Greek manner, sharing ‘meze’ with friends, family, and local Athenians in a hidden, local meze restaurant.
What's Included
  • Tour Guide
  • Visit of Varvakios Market
  • Food and drink tastings (koulouri, Greek cheeses, raki, variety of mezze, cooked meals, coffee)
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages (Unless stated in the tour description)
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

This tour has been specifically designed so that our clients have the opportunity to experience Athens as a local.

Feel the city’s true vibe by visiting traditional, cosy restaurants run by Athenian locals, who’s passion is to serve authentic and delicious Greek food with the typical warm hearted Greek spirit.

This tour allows you to explore the sights, experience the culture, taste the abundance of the Greek cuisine and encounter the Greek hospitality!

Location
Pl. Monastirakiou 10
Platia Monastirakiou
Monastiraki square in front of Pantanassa little church.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vivianhungaro
Jul 26, 2024
Thank You for the Athens Gastronomic Tour - Hello, Athens Gastronomic Tour Team, We would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful tour we had. It was very fun and exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Costa, was extremely friendly and engaging. He did not spare any effort to make the experience enchanting, and we were truly delighted with the entire tour! Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience. Best regards, Vivian Hungaro
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239angelam
Jul 14, 2024
Ronn, don’t walk to book this tour! - Run don’t walk to experience this amazing tour! We tasted so many traditional foods, enjoyed learning about the history of food, and Athens, & ate to our hearts content! Katerina Is a spirited and passionate woman who made the entire tour such a delight! If you are staying in Athens, you must partake in this tour.
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Calv24
Jun 16, 2024
Great way to see the city and try a variety of local food while walking!! - Wonderful experience walking around learning about the history of the city/different neighborhoods while making stops for food samples. We tried a variety of local foods and it was the perfect amount. Great way to see the city on foot and try all the local food!!! Great for families, friends or solo travelers!
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Roving45870743143
Jun 11, 2024
Kostas - Walking Food Tour - Don’t make the same mistake I made and snack before this tour. Come prepared to eat! Kostas kept us well feed as we explored the city. Our tour was during a heat wave but Kostas kept us engaged in conversation and in shaded areas. It felt like we were walking around Athens with a close friend rather than a guided tour. Definitely a highlight of our Athens visit. Thanks Kostas!
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Thelittleflower
Jun 5, 2024
Ultimate Food Tour Huge Hit! - Landed in Athens at 7am on a Saturday and decided to do the 1:45pm food tour to get familiar with Athens. Costas led our tour and I can't say enough good things about having him as a tour guide! He was full of fun and energy. He took his time explaining everything and was patient with our rowdy bunch. There is A LOT of food so pace yourself and take comfortable shoes because you will cover A LOT of ground. The meal at the end of the tour was the best food we had while in Athens and will be a memory I will forever cherish. Thank you Costas!
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604deborahd
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent Tour, would definitely recommend - Maria was an excellent tour guide and gave us detailed history of Athens while we sampled delicious Greek cuisine. We fell in love with authentic Greek yogurt! Thank you, Maria, for an excellent tour experience!
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Cullenmp
May 28, 2024
Eat through Plaka - An amazing walk through Plaka with loads of delishous samples of food. Maria was very informative and kind. A must do when in Athens
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Carlam999
May 24, 2024
Good city tour w/ decent/authentic foods - Menelaos was an engaging and good guide who tolerated our silly tourist questions. There was a bit of walking through less interesting parts of Athens, but our guide pointed out interesting buildings and unique features to the neighborhoods. The food was okay, and it was a nice sample of Greek cuisine - both originals and typical. Overall, it was a great way to get to see the actual city, be removed from the tourist streets, and meet with other travelers. Definitely worth the price for the experience!
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Alexofmelbourne
May 10, 2024
Already an Athens highlight. - We can thoroughly recommend as tour. Allow four hours, and start with an empty stomach. You’re not only enjoy food but drinks and historical commentary about Athens. What a wonderful host Anna is. Undoubtedly this will be a highlight. Enjoy!
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Michelinej2019
Apr 12, 2024
Do this first! - Eleftherios was absolutely the best guide on our Ultimate Food Tour in Athens! Knowledgeable, friendly, charming. Super experience, particularly on our first morning in Athens—helped acclimate us to the city and better understand both traditions /culture as well as current events. Highly recommend!
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