Top Athens Food Tours

Indulge your inner foodie on this 4-hour gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Sample Greece’s tastiest dishes on this food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting ‘bougatsa’ (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘loukoumades’ (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 14 people.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, get the lowdown on the Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your wine expert guide to learn more as you sip each wine, and pair them with Greek cheese and cold cuts.

This foodie extravaganza is the ultimate way to get a taste of Greece. By traveling with a private guide, you’ll get a more personalized experience, and you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention for questions. Your guide will lead the way, which takes the stress out of navigating, and you’ll visit multiple local Athens food hotspots, such as markets, food counters, and more. Highlights include trying Greek olive oil, souvlaki, and doughnuts.

Appease your appetite for traditional Greek food during this half-day small-group culinary tour in Athens. Follow your guide to 10 carefully curated specialty food shops, located off the beaten path in residential neighborhoods, to taste Athenian delicacies such as honey, spices, sweets, cured meat, cheese and olive oil. Finish your tour with a taste of the much-celebrated Greek souvlaki. This tour is limited to 12 people or fewer to ensure an intimate atmosphere; all tastings are included.

Go behind the scenes in Athens to taste authentic Greek cuisine on a food and walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Experience daily life in the city as you visit a variety of eateries and discover culinary gems that are favorites of the locals. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a generous meal and understand why Greece is famous for its delicious cuisine. Visit the Athens Central market, bakeries, traditional taverns and restaurants, and explore historical sites that few tourists see.

Learn to cook authentic Greek food from a local chef during this 3-hour private culinary class in Athens. Visit small local shops with your hostess and instructor, Chef Melina, to select the freshest organic produce for your meal. Help choose the traditional Greek recipe you'd like to learn and Melina will guide you through the cooking process step by step. Sit down with your hostess and the products of your labor to eat, drink, listen to Greek music and chat about local life in Athens. Take home recipes that you can recreate at home after your experience.

Discover Athens in the best way possible with this delicious foodie tour. Explore different areas of the city on foot and learn about contemporary life and culture. Avoid tourist traps and head to beloved local markets, delis, and family-owned tavernas to sample souvlaki, dolmades, spanakopita, koulouri, olives, and more. Your tour concludes with a meze lunch and wine at a traditional taverna.

Discover Athens' food without having to guess your way around its markets and menus on this half-day walking tour. Find and taste treasures such as organic olive oils and pastries easy to pass over if alone, and discover artisanal stores and eateries mostly only known to locals. Plus, as you talk and taste, hear background and snippets you could only get from a guide. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

Discover the best of Greek cuisine on a small-group tour that presents traditional food in a modern atmosphere. Follow your guide through ancient Athens and into the hip Psirri neighborhood sampling a variety of Greek treats along the way. With a maximum group size of 12 people and a nighttime setting, you’re sure to have an immersive and intimate epicurean experience.

Treat your senses to a memorable night out in Athens on a private food and wine walking tour that will teach you how to eat like a real Athenian. Set off to discover the city’s most delectable cuisine and nocturnal energy. Steer clear of tourist traps as a guide takes you to wine bars, taverns, and quirky cafes for tastings of authentic Greek specialties and drinks.

Learn to drink like a Greek on a private evening pub crawl just for you and your friends. Take a break from being a tourist and spend the night mingling with locals at four different bars, from a retro-hip cocktail lounge to a traditional Greek ‘taverna.’ Sip Greek beer, wine, and ouzo paired with typical bar snacks, and get personalized tips on the best places to party during your stay in Athens.

Let your taste buds do the exploring on this small-group tour focusing on the best of Greek cuisine. Led by a local guide, you’ll set out on foot to sample such classics as creamy feta, rich olives and olive oil, and sesame seed-crusted ‘koulouri’ (bread). Wash it all down with a glass of strong, licorice-flavored ouzo. Your guide will even take you to a local delicatessen, where the owner will divulge the secrets to Athens' best eats. A small group limited to 12 people or less ensures a more intimate, personalized experience.

The Corinthian region is known globally not only for its classical landmarks, but for the red wines produced in and around the small village of Nemea. On this tour, you can experience both. Visit the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then drive on to Ancient Nemea, the site of the the Temple of Zeus and the ancient Stadium at Nemea. After taking in the sights, tour a local winery and sample some of their best varietals.

Take in the architecture and history of Athens with a dedicated guide on this 4-hour private walking tour. Explore the city's iconic sights at your own pace with the personal attention of your guide. Listen to information about the history of the Greek capital while visiting the Temple of Nike, the Proplylaia Gates and the Parthenon. Stroll through the historic neighborhood of Plaka, admiring its charming streets and neoclassical balconies. Taste some of the best food Greece has to offer, such as local coffee, salami, pies and other desserts. All tastings are included.

Explore Greece’s capital through its delicious local cuisine on this food-lovers walking tour. Follow your guide from Syntagma Square and stroll around the center of Athens while avoiding big crowds. Visit small shops and enjoy a tour that is in open space! Stroll through the town center and Plaka with a foodie local guide, popping into the neighborhood’s best places to eat local specialties like souvlaki, Peynirli, and loukoumades. Top it all off with the unique olive oil lesson with a tasting. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 10 people. • Learn the heritage of Greek cuisine Experience • Visit various specialty food shops in Athens • Small group limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience • Breakfast like an Athenian with koulouri • Bite into classic Greek Tyropita at a shop with 100 years history • Visit a traditional deli and have a unique olive oil lesson and tasting • Try the best souvlaki in Athens

Eat your way around Athens with a local foodie who will show you the local hot spots. Sample traditional Greek foods like olives and olive oil, honey, cheese, meats, Greek coffee, and sesame bread. You can also enjoy a cocktail or two. Along the way, learn a bit about Greek culture and everyday life in the city. 

Explore local flavors and creative neighborhoods on an Athens food tour through the heart of the Old City. Morning and afternoon departures are timed so your tasting stops combine for a hearty meal; a series of 8 or more tastings go from traditional street foods to home-style dishes, whether you’re nibbling souvlaki, sampling cheese pie, tasting real Greek yogurt, or checking out the local meze scene.

Discover the ancient legends and Mediterranean beauty of Corinth on a private, full-day tour from Athens or Nafplio. Cross the Corinth Canal to enter the Peloponnese, and drive through an area rich with vineyards and olive groves to reach the mythical underground Cave of Lakes. Ride the historic Odontotos Rack Railway, visit your choice of Ancient Corinth, a Nemea winery, or the Mega Spilaio Monastery, and enjoy a traditional Greek ‘meze’ lunch in a mountain village, all with the care of a dedicated guide and in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Explore the best of Athens with very little effort on this electric bike tour. With a local guide, set off by electric-powered bike to discover the Greek capital’s ancient and modern highlights. Cruise by the Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square, see the Panathenaic Stadium, and explore historical Plaka and the ancient ruins beneath the Acropolis. Travel much of the way along traffic-free streets, stop to sample tasty Athenian delicacies, and hear about the sights from your informative guide, via the provided headsets. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in Greek cuisine on a private 4-hour gastronomy tour. Together with your guide, visit the top markets, including Athens Agora, and food establishments that the city has to offer.  Begin with sweet treats such as koulouri (a circular bread with sesame seeds) and bougatsa (breakfast pastry), moving on to traditional cheeses and olives.  The non-stop food adventure continues with coffee, souvlaki (skewered meat), and other savory dishes.

When your cruise ship pulls into Athens port, get a taste for classic Greek cuisine on a 4-hour walking shore excursion. Stroll down the historical streets and make several food stops to sample enticing local specialities such as delectable 'loukoumades' dough balls, moreish ‘koulouri’ bread, 'pastourma’ sausage and more. Dip into bakeries, dairies and sweet shops, and discover popular Greek fruits, herbs and spices on a wander through the buzzing central Varvakeios food market. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group shore excursion, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the many flavors of Greece in an authentic atmosphere on a 3-hour food tour. The well-rounded gastronomic experience is perfect for first time visitors or travelers who don’t want to waste their time at tourist restaurants. Taste your way through Omonia Square and the Central Market, while your guide explains the history and traditions behind the various dishes. Culinary highlights include loukoumade (Greek donut), Kretian cheeses, and gemista (stuffed peppers).

Enjoy a relaxing day with your friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking sommelier guide. Taste top quality wines from award winning wineries and meet the winemakers themselves. Treat yourself with the perfect getaway from Athens and experience the highlight of your vacation.