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Ready to taste the best food in Athens? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Athens.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Ελληνικά, Čeština, Français, Hindi, Deutsch, Italiano, العربية, Español, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 16 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Athens Tiare Hotel - Athens to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Athens would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics kefalotyri and feta cheese and souvlaki and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Athens picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Athens. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Nate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

9 September 2025

Every once in a while, you meet someone who can fit in anywhere, bring people together, make you laugh, and make you feel instantly at home. That is Voula. From the moment we met her, we knew we were in for an exceptional tour. She carries an energy and excitement for life that is truly contagious. The food tour with Voula was unforgettable. She introduced us to some of the best food we have ever had, unique experiences, and plenty of laughter along the way. Voula is the kind of guide I always hope for when booking a tour, and you will not be disappointed if you book with her.Voula is the guide you always wish you had

Janna🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

9 September 2025

Ioannis is a great tour guide. We had a nice afternoon walking around the different districts and eating a LOT of different foods. The stories he told that explained why he chose each food were very interesting and made us try new things. Go hungry though because Ioannis does not like to waste food!!😊 It was a great day! Great way to start our trip

Charles🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Voula)

9 September 2025

Voula is a wonderful host for Greek culture and food. She makes you feel like you’re having meals with a Greek friend. Food and culture go together and Voula make the 3 hour tour pass quickly you don’t want it to end.Eat locally and enjoy Athens greatly

Shelley🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Dimitris)

6 September 2025

We are a family of four who had a marvellous three hours with Dimitris sampling a wide range of authentic tastes around the quieter back streets. He was generous with his knowledge and very pleasant company. We felt we’d had a really great day out, gained and lot more knowledge about Greek food and culture and came back loaded with snacks to try later as well. Highly recommend this experienceExcellent local knowledge

Tara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

6 September 2025

Voula was an excellent guide, we highly recommend her. So friendly and happy to accommodate any dietary needs or special requests. She took us to some amazing spots we never would have discovered on our own. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable. It was blazing hot & while we were sampling, Voula slipped away for a moment and came back with a fan! So considerate! After our tour she even sent us a bunch of recommendations for the rest of our trip! Above & Beyond Tour Guide!

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Makram)

2 September 2025

Our group had a great 10 Tastes of Athens tour with Makram! The food we sampled was delicious - the kritzini (breadsticks) were a revelation - and plentiful - we should have refrained from eating all day to fully enjoy all the tasty selections! The hidden bar was a nice visit - we would not have found that on our own. We already recommended this tour and Makram to a fellow traveler. Great tastes with Makram

Sue🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Dimitris)

29 August 2025

Dimitris was informative, relaxed, friendly and took us to excellent venues for a taste of Athens. Great experience

Shari

(About local Dionysis)

26 August 2025

Dionysis blew away all expectations for our food tour of Athens. He took us to local spots with top quality authentic Greek food. The amount of food for our party of 8 was plentiful and he kept asking if we'd like to order more. While walking between restaurants, Dionysis was a wealth of knowledge about the history of Athens. We also requested a stroll through Plaka, and he was happy to oblige. We are so happy we booked Dionysis for our first day in Athens as he not only opened our eyes to the best local cuisine but offered suggestions for the remainder of our stay. Thank you Dionysis! Best Authentic Food Tour EVER!

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

26 August 2025

Voula was wondeful. We spent 3 hours wirh her on a walking food tour of athens. She was kind, hospitable and knowledgable. We tried all sorts of Greek food in spots we otherwise wouldnt have visited. Highly recommend this tour with Voula!10 Tastings of Athens with Voula!

Martin🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Voula)

18 August 2025

We had a really nice evening and good time. We saw nice places, friendly people and ate very good food. Our guide Voula is great, very sympathetic, just a lovely person. Thanks a lot. We would do it again every time. 🥰Amazing Food Experience, Lovely Guide!

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vasiliki)

11 August 2025

We spent a wonderful morning getting to try new Greek foods around Athens with Vasiliki (Vicki). The first place we went to was a small greek cafe where we tried some greek pastries, a spinach pie as well as a delicious cream filled pie as well as the infamous Greek coffee. Next we walked through a meat and fish market which was so interesting! The second food we tried were pistachios which are very popular in Athens and Greece. Following that, we walked over to a stand that had many varieties of olives. We tried all sorts of different types of olives. After that we stopped in a place that had a bunch of different kinds of cheese and personally I thought they were all so delicious, especially the creamy feta! The next food we tried after that were greek meat skewers called souvlaki. We got to try both the chicken and pork and both were so tasty! Lastly to finish out the tour we went to a little dessert place and tried a type of dessert called lukamades and they were so good! Vasiliki was a wonderful tour guide! She spoke wonderful english, was easy to talk to, and was so nice! Throughout the tour while telling us about the food she also gave us a history lesson on Greece and told us more about each area we were walking through. She was our family's favorite tour guide and made this tour the best one we have ever been on! Vicki helped to provide us with an excellent introduction to Athens and we would highly recommend her tour!Best Tour We've Ever Been On!

Helena🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Ioannis )

1 August 2025

We chose Ioannis as our guide for a food tour in Athens – and what an experience it was! The theme was Greek cuisine, but the tour offered so much more than just flavors. Ioannis shared his deep knowledge of both food culture and history – we especially remember the story about why the Acropolis, despite its name, is not the highest mountain in Athens. Those little insights truly brought the tour to life! He took us through the meat, fish, and vegetable markets ❤️ and introduced us to amazing local specialists and authentic eateries well off the typical tourist trail. Everything felt genuine, thoughtfully selected, and incredibly tasty. We were absolutely delighted from start to finish and really hope our paths cross again in the future. And the spritz we had after parting ways was the perfect refreshment in the heat 😄 We warmly recommend Ioannis – a passionate, knowledgeable, and charming guide who truly makes Athens a flavorful experience! Helena and Joacim from Sweden

Jillian🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Voula)

30 July 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Voula. She was easy-going and comfortable to talk with, and kept our kids entertained as well. The places we visited we would not have been able to find on our own, and we were so lucky that we did this tour! The food was amazing!A wonderful experience

Ignatius

(About local Evanthia)

29 July 2025

The tour was great and we got lots of amazing details during the entire tour. Great experience

Dawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nikolas)

29 July 2025

Niko was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. He took great care of us during our food tour and shared the history of this beautiful city as well. The food offerings were outstanding and something for everyone in our party of 4. Thank you for an amazing experience.Athens With Nikolas!

Dane

(About local Voula)

27 July 2025

Voula is amazing! We went on a food tour with her on our first full day in Athens. She brought us to so many interesting places and was very knowledgeable about each food. She was upbeat, fun, and accommodating to our food preferences. She also provided excellent restaurant recommendations for the rest of our trip. We definitely recommend her!Perfect Intro to Athens

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dimitris)

23 July 2025

Highly recommend!!! We LOVED the food tour with Dimitris. He showed us a wide variety of local favorites, which were incredibly tasty, as well as provided a brief history lesson of the Athens food scene. Our daughter is still talking about the souvlaki. Skip the tourist restaurants and join Dimitris for an unforgettable food tour. And definitely come hungry!Amazing food tour!

Maria

(About local Voula)

22 July 2025

We truly can't begin to fully express how wonderful Voula was on our food tour! From the minute we met her, she made us feel like family. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about Greek foods, she also shared with us historical and cultural information. She paced the tour perfectly, and we were able to try so many delicious foods. My elderly mother was supposed to be on the tour (which Voula welcomed and helped us plan for!), but at the last minute, was unable to make it. Voula sent us back to our place with food she could try. The tour was worth every penny, thanks to Voula!An amazing experience!

diether🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Vasiliki)

17 July 2025

Vasiliki machte die food experience mit ihren Geschichten rund um die Orte und der Waren zu einem großartigen Erlebnis. Sehr sympathisch, aufmerksam und flexibel adaptierend auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Gruppe. Absolut empfehlenswert!Fantastische Food Tour+

Marty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Georgia)

16 July 2025

Georgia was an excellent guide for experiencing authentic Greek cuisine in Athens. She was recommended by strangers we met on our ferry ride from Santorini to Piraeus, and we were not disappointed. From starting out with a tasting of local liqueurs, to enjoying gyros from a street vendor, to finishing with a cup of coffee, the tour was excellent!! We would definitely recommend Georgia to anyone visiting Greece. Excellent Tour for a “Taste” of Athens

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Voula)

15 July 2025

A perfect way to spend a few hours. Voula obviously knew the area, and her subject. We enjoyed the experience very much!A great experience!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

12 July 2025

Evanthia was a wonderful, energetic, and friendly guide. Her recommendations were all wonderful, with the loukoumades and souvlaki being some highlights. We had such a fun time, and would highly recommend her to anyone! Athens Walking Food Tour

Brian

(About local Voula)

11 July 2025

My wife and I were visiting Athens for one night and reading the reviews I specifically chose Voula to lead us on a walking foodie expedition. It was a fabulous evening where were learnt much about the history of Athens and Greece, got to see places that we would not normally find and had some delicious snacks and a full Meze meal. Voula was a delight to be with, knowledgable, friendly and just great company. A special evening with Voula

Tais🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Irini)

7 July 2025

Irini nos llevó a comer a un lugar que nunca hubiéramos encontrado por nosotros mismos. Pidió cosas que nunca hubiéramos pedido por nosotros mismos, y nos encantó la experiencia. Fue increíble, sentimos que realmente logramos probar comida auténtica griega. Muy buena experiencia

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

6 July 2025

We had a great private food tour on our arrival day in Athens. Dionysis was flexible with our start time since our flight was slightly delayed. We went to more off the beaten places, which was our goal. He also followed up with recommendations for the rest of our stay. Our group of 4 really enjoyed our tour!Great day with Dionysis

Chloe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

1 July 2025

Amazing guide who completely accommodated our crazy schedule. We had flavors we never would have found on our own. We truly loved and appreciated the experience.Wonderful, perfect and savory menorirs!

Rasmus🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Voula)

30 June 2025

We had a fantastic food tour with Voula last week. We were so happy that we decided on a private tour and that we picked Voula as our guide. We enjoyed it from start to finish, and it felt more like exploring authentic Athens with a friend than a guide. The places she took us to were all amazing, and she is very knowledgeable about both the food culture and the history of Athens. Other guides can – understandably – seem like they are just delivering a memorized monologue for the 100th time. With Voula, we did not feel that way, and she was very interested in engaging with us and answering all our stupid questions. We can highly recommend a food tour with Voula – just ensure to show up with an empty stomach!Food tour with a friend, not a guide

Sonja

(About local Voula)

19 June 2025

We had a fabulous time on our food tour with Voula. She is so lovely we really enjoyed her company. She took us to some amazing little food places in parts of Athens we would never had visited. The souvlaki was to die for and all of the food at the Taverna was delicious! The spicy feta dish and the pork dish were standouts! We were so full and extremely satisfied after our tour. Highly recommend with Voula. 10

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Makram)

16 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the Athens Food Tour. Our guide, Makram, made the experience great. He was friendly and gave us new information about Athens and its history. He was very responsive to our wants for the tour, and he took us to places we would not have found on our own (especially our last stop of the evening). When we decided to walk back to our hotel at the end of the night, Makram made sure we knew how to get there before we parted. Overall, a great tour that we wouldn't have been able to do on our own!Athens food tour

Jones🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

15 June 2025

We had the most incredible food tour in Athens, all thanks to our phenomenal guide, Voula. From the moment we met her, it felt like we were being shown around by a local friend who knows all the best hidden gems. Her passion for Greek food and culture was contagious, and every stop on the tour was a delight. The Nutella donuts were out of this world — warm, gooey, and absolutely addictive. The visit to the honey store was both delicious and educational; we never knew honey could be that complex and flavorful! The meat market gave us a fascinating peek into daily Athenian life, and Voula brought it to life with stories and insider knowledge. One of our favorite moments was the little shop she took us to, where we tried an incredible variety of feta-based dishes — each one better than the last! We never would have found a place like that on our own. Voula made the experience feel personal, authentic, and truly local. This was so much more than a food tour — it was a cultural deep dive and a highlight of our trip. We can’t recommend her (and this tour) enough! A must do in Athens! A truly unforgettable tour with Voula!

ruben🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Makram)

15 June 2025

Experiencia ideal, muchas gracias! Excellent

Joanne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Irini)

14 June 2025

My daughter and I thought that a food tour might be a good idea to explore Athens with someone who could guide us away from all the touristy restaurants and show us some hidden gems. It couldn't have been more fabulous - Irini is so lovely - funny, clever, chatty, loves Athens and is so friendly. Super company and happily chatted away with both my daughter and I throughout the tour about anything and everything - not just the incredible food in places we would never have found nor dreamed of trying. Absolutely loved it, loved Irini and we can't recommend her highly enough. Brilliant!Spectacular - Fabulous Irini!

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

14 June 2025

It’s great to have a guide with expert knowledge combined with a great personality and that is what Evanthia provides. She clearly loves Athens and makes her customers love it as well!Evanthia Is The Best!

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

14 June 2025

Whenever I travel to any international destination, I always make time to get to know a place through it's food culture. This is a great tour with a guide who truly cares about ensuring you have a great experience. Voila will work around your food allergies/preferences/restrictions while still giving you great insights and tastes of Greece & Athens. There is so much to learn about a place through it's food and this is definitely (and deliciously!) time well spent. Get to know Greece thru its food culture

Javin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yorgos)

10 June 2025

Yorgos took us to some great authentic restaurants around the city center and we learned a lot about Greek culture and history. These are places we would not have found on our own and we’re glad to have a guide like Yorgos to lead the way. Highly recommended!Fun Day, Great Food

Danny

(About local Dimitris)

1 June 2025

Lawrence

(About local Irini)

29 May 2025

Irini was super cool! She took us to a variety of places, many of which we'd never have gone to on our own, and tailored foods to our tastes and preferences. She also recommended us other things to check out during our stay in Athens. Our only regret is doing the tour at the end of the trip instead of the beginning.Top

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Irini)

29 May 2025

Our food tour with Irini was amazing. We stopped at a bunch of excellent places with a great variety of local food. Our first stop was a "test" so she could guage what we liked and she adjusted our route based on that. Irini is a great guide - very personable, easy to talk to and fun to be around. She also shared some suggestions for the rest of our time in Athens. Highly recommend this tour! Take this food tour with Irini!

Scott

(About local Georgia)

28 May 2025

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We had a fantastic time with Georgia. She was incredibly informative and fun to spend a Sunday afternoon with. I can’t recommend her enough. A great afternoon with Georgia

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

28 May 2025

We are a group of 6 from Chicago area. Dionysus was great, very knowledgeable and took us to places we wouldn’t have gone on our own. Food selection and amount was perfect and the walk around the streets of Athens was just what we were looking for. Excellent!

Unknown

(About local Voula)

28 May 2025

Voila was great! We really enjoyed our tour and getting to know more about Greek food and Athens. We loved it and learned so much. Wonderful Experience

Jesse🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

27 May 2025

Dionysis was an amazing guide showing us some of the best food in Athens. He was also very knowledgeable about historical sites that we were able to view while walking between food experiences, which made the tour very well-rounded. Amazing food and history

Travis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Georgia)

25 May 2025

Georgia was an extremely pleasant and knowledgeable Athens native. She went above and beyond while on our walking tour. She gave us great insight into the history and architecture of Athens as well as the small neighborhoods. The food and drink was sublime of course and we couldn’t finish it all. We are now armed with her recommendations of her favorite gems and we are more than satisfied.More than a food tour!

Yves🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Dimitris)

25 May 2025

We had an awesome experience with Dimitris. He is relaxed, yet very well organized, he cared about making sure we were enjoying ourselves. He brought us to places we would have never found on our own, off the beaten tourist path. He made sure we discovered the best authentic Greek food, and we had plenty to eat! At the same time, we learned about the culture and customs of local people. He was very attentive to our needs and was able to answer all the questions we had. Highly recommended!! We’re a family of 5; he is kid friendly, he made our picky 12-year old feel special and she had fun too. A True Foodie!!!

Unknown

(About local Irini)

24 May 2025

Our food tour around some of the neighborhoods of Athens was a wonderful experience! IRINI was a delightful young lady who did an excellent job with her selections and explanations of the variety of foods we tasted! Would highly recommend!Wonderful food tour

Mike

(About local Dionysis)

24 May 2025

Tons of fun. He showed us places we would never have found or tried. Very knowledgeable about the history and food. Highly recommend. Tons of fun

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vasiliki)

23 May 2025

Our tour with Vasliliki was was a great start to our Athens trip. After a sleepless flight, Vasiliki’s vibrancy and enthusiasm was just what we needed. Her knowledge of the local markets, memories of weekend trips with family as a kid and her constant bumping into her friends, made her the perfect guide to the city. Fantastic Tour

Linda🇺🇸 United States

(About local Evanthia)

19 May 2025

We travel many times a year and often do a food tasting tour the first day. This was the worst food tour we have ever experienced. The food we tasted was incredibly unimaginative (for example: a package of oregano and a package of bread sticks from a supermarket as two of the tastings!) Evanthia did not seem to have any real knowledge of Greek food, nor did she take us anywhere to taste any interesting local cuisine, except 2 pieces of filo pie we shared between the 5 of us. I DO NOT recommend a food tour with Evanthia. We were hugely underwhelmed.Disappointing food tour with Evanthia

Loredana🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Nikolas)

17 May 2025

Niko was incredibly knowledgeable and took great care in offering more than just a food tour. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the food offerings were outstanding. He accommodated the 2 vegans in our group as well.Niko, the Great

Loreen🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Voula)

15 May 2025

Voula was wonderful. So friendly and knowledgeable. She showed us some historical ruins, talked about Greek culture as well as an incredible food tour. We hit many local eateries, a honey producer, went to the fresh market, tasted fresh nuts and olives as well as raki. Had an awesome meze lunch and finished off at another venue where we had Greek 'donuts.' Great value. I'd highly recommend Voula. Exceptional food tour in Athens