Authentic Athens Gourmet Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Athens' vibrant Plaka neighborhood
- Taste authentic Greek souvlaki and baklava
- Visit the bustling Varvakeios Central Market
- Learn about Greek culinary traditions from local experts
- Enjoy a traditional Greek coffee at a local café
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Athens' historic neighborhoods
- Sampling of traditional Greek dishes and beverages
- Visit to local markets and artisan shops
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Vegetarian options are available; inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for potential weather changes; check the forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Anabelia is an amazing...
Anabelia is an amazing guide. She’s full of energy and provided a lot of information during our tour. It was a food tour and the food and quantities of the portions were large and tasty!
Alexandra was amazing!...
Alexandra was amazing! She was so good natured and informative about everything we were experiencing, and had such a contagious energy it made everyone have a great time. Definitely worth the tour! Had delicious breakfast pastries, Greek coffee + yogurt, gyro, olives/olive oil + misc dishes, and dessert
Great food!
Great guide Dremetria. Local , so she knew all the great spots. PLENTY of food. Great value. Would recommend to others!
We had such a wonderful...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved every bite (and every story) We had such a wonderful time on our Athens food tour with Giannis! He was warm, funny, and clearly passionate about his city. The walk was relaxed and easy to enjoy, and we tasted so many delicious things along the way. What made it special was how he wove in the history behind each dish and neighborhood, so we left with a real understanding of Greek food and culture, not just full stomachs. Giannis made us feel like friends rather than tourists. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens!
Fabulous tour with awesome guide!
What an excellent tour - our guide Peter was so interesting and informative we learnt so much about the Greek food and way of life. Not to mention the fabulous food we tasted along the way….amazing! Loved it, thank you for such a great value tour.