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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Athens through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Athens satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Athens, Greece

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Ελληνικά, Italiano, Čeština, Hindi, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 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 11 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 At the entrance 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. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Athens by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like loukoumades and raki picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. 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. Check out Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Avissinias square and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Athens. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. 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 consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. 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

Eileen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

3 September 2025

Our local guide, Elena, was very knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot. Wonderful experience

Erik🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Vasiliki)

25 August 2025

We had this Kickstart Food Tour and Vasiliki showed us places to eat, see and experience, which we had not found by ourselves. It was one of such experience which you only see with a local guide. Vasiliki could tell us so many things and gave us information. We can highly recommend this tour.Wonderfull Foodtour through Athens

Katherine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

25 August 2025

Fun finding food in athens

Jodie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

24 August 2025

Dionysis shared several of his favorite dining spots while providing us with a relaxed, informative insights on local neighborhoods and Athens in general. Truly enjoyed all the eateries- their food, the atmosphere and most of all the conversation. Brings an appetite and a thirst for knowledge - super time, money well spent. Worth Every Penny!

Tara🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Voula)

1 August 2025

Well, you certainly won't regret choosing Voula for the culinary kickstart tour in Athens! She brought the city alive with traditional tastings, anecdotal info, and her good natured character. Excellent English and professional, warm hearted and flexible. Many thanks Voula Vibrant Voula - Tour guide extraordinaire!

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dimitris)

1 August 2025

My wife and I had excellent communication with Dimitris both pre and post tour. He made sure exactly what our priorities were and designed our time together just as expected. It was not pre-programmed with the same generic information, but customized for us. Perfect!An absolutely fantastic food tour

Caroline🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Yorgos)

20 July 2025

Yorgos is a nice guy. He is gentle, polite and he was on time. He took us to nice places, but we think the experience is too expensive for the foodcost and the things we saw.

Yenni

(About local Eleni)

7 July 2025

Eleni has a depth of knowledge about the city from her familial roots in Athens and her deep studies and research as an archaeologist. We learned about so much more than food. Speaking of, the food tour took us to over 5 places where we must have tried over 10 dishes and sweet treats. Her energy is very calming and she knows all the best spots for each dish. You can find almost any dish in any of the Greek restaurants and bakeries, but Eleni knew where to find the long-standing locals joints and led us through several beautiful neighborhoods. Highly recommend!Top notch exquisite food tour!

Cindy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ioannis )

23 June 2025

What a great experience we had with Ioannis. He clearly takes great pride in sharing his love for Athens and the food and culture there Don’t expect to walk around the touristy areas. Ioannis took us off the beaten path to vibrant local neighborhoods where we experienced how real Greeks eat and shop. The dinner spot he chose for us set the bar for every meal we had during our entire 12-day trip—it became our gold standard! Real authentic cuisine. Most importantly, Ioannis was incredibly accommodating, especially when it came to my food allergy. Not only did he handle it with care, but he also kept the mood light and fun and managed to turn those moments into laughs. Ioannis always found delicious alternatives so I never felt like I was missing out. Anyone with a food allergy knows how hard it is to share in the joys of food in other countries. I highly recommend Ioannis to anyone looking for a genuine, warm, and memorable Big Fat Greek Food Tour Experience. Great Experience - from the Lolli Family

CLAUDIA🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Yorgos)

28 May 2025

We spent a relaxed afternoon exploring Athens through the eyes (and tastebuds!) of Yorgos, who took us to his favourite local spots for pie, pitta, and mezze. This wasn’t your typical food tour (no rushing, no tourist traps), just good conversation, great bites, and a genuine love for the city’s culture. It was like being shown around by a friend who really knows where to eat.Athens Food Tour

elinor🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Yorgos)

20 May 2025

We had a lot of fun with Yorgos! Interesting conversations and very tasty food!! Thank you 🙏🏼Great and interesting

Liz🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tatialena)

11 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Tatialena. She chose great places to eat the best of the local food. We loved the history of each place and the food was all delicious. Highly recommend Tatialena!Great experience with a terrific guide~

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vasiliki)

6 May 2025

You must take the culinary tour with Vasaliki. She was such a fun and exceptional tour guide. Not only did we try six new food items here in Athens she told us so much history about the market, the areas we walked around and the family owned shops we frequented. It was so exciting to start our trip with this tour. Vasaliki is the one to choose you will not be disappointed. A food tour delight

Unknown

(About local Marina )

1 May 2025

Totally enjoyed our experience with Marina. Able to accommodate some food restrictions with ease. Took us to a good sampling of locations where we could taste and discuss Greek food and how it is prepared. Highly recommended even if you are not a "foodie" since she provided an interesting overview of a few neighborhoods and key sites as we walked from one venue to another.Excellent Food Adventure!

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vasiliki)

25 April 2025

We had a wonderful private tour with Vasiliki getting to know the commercial district in Athens and some of the traditional foods. We loved getting to know the market and family owned businesses making incredible products. Vasiliki was accommodating and flexible and made sure everyone got to try a variety of delicious local foods. She was also incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the food and the city. Would definitely recommend this experience and the guide. Thank you so much! Amazing experience

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

24 April 2025

Voula was absolutely wonderful! She took us to some great locations including the market and a honey shop! We sampled lots of local bites while also learning some very interesting history. She was kind and extremely knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and provided us a very personalized introduction to all that Athens has to offer. These tours are a great way to get a lay of the land and to truly understand all the great insights only a local can provide. We had an absolutely lovely experience and were so impressed with Voula’s energy and passion for her trade and her beautiful city! Would highly recommend spending some time with her to really appreciate all that Athens has to offer! Don’t miss the honey! It was a highlight of our tour!! Absolutely delightful experience!! Great first time in Athens!

Michal🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Vasiliki)

10 April 2025

We were a family of 5 - two of whom don't speak English... And yet - we all had a great time! Viki was very attentive and flexible, especially considering we had a vegetarian child with us. Vicky’s vibrant and lively personality added so much to the experience, and we really enjoyed every moment with her. Highly recommended! Wonderful two hours with Vasiliki (Viki)

Kriselle Rae🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Marina )

21 March 2025

Our group had a great and delicious time with Marina. She was such a warm and engaging host and gave us a taste of Greek food we would never had tried on our own. She also took us around to see beautiful spots in central Athens, giving us some history lessons on these. We loved the places we walked along while moving on to the next food destination, getting a lot of ideas and recommendations for eating, dining, hanging out. Our eyes, mind, and definitely our mouths were well fed! Highly recommended activity and host to jumpstart your culinary adventures in Athens! Thank you, Marina!Highly recommended host and experience

Oktay

(About local Vasiliki)

12 January 2025

Ich finde, das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt bei dieser Geschichte generell nicht auch die Empfehlungen und das, was verköstigt wurde, steht überhaupt nicht im Verhältnis zu geben, was vorher angepriesen wird! Nicht meine Welt!

Jess🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nikolas)

21 September 2024

We had an amazing time with Niko exploring Greek food in Athens, we absolutely loved the experience. Niko was very personable, great sense of humour and we had an amazing time with him, thank you! Amazing must do tour in Athens!

S🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Eleni)

18 August 2024

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We did the local food tour with Eleni. She made sure to ask us before what are thing we would like try from the local food. She took us to the local market and was patient with us while we were buying some products she would also recommend what to take what to not. She did also share a good information of Athens history through the walk. The highlight of the tour was trying the pie with spinach and fita cheese it was so so good.See athens from a local eye

Anshuman🇮🇳 India

(About local Voula)

4 June 2024

We made a friend with Voula. Not only was the food tasting tour fantastic, it was organised, interesting and informative. Most of all, Voula was so good with telling us things about Athens and Greece and so handy with her recommendations, that we felt like locals by the end of it. Efcharistó, Voula. Perfect!!

Alexia

(About local Voula)

31 May 2024

Voula was an incredible guide and made our first day in Athens so amazing!! We loved all the food we sampled and had so much fun hearing all of her stories. We would recommend Voula’s tours to anyone! Perfect First Day!

Ada

(About local Dimitri)

27 May 2024

Dimitri was a fantastic guide, we learned about great spots to eat and also got yo learn about him, which made the experience even sweeter. He was kind enough to have our last stop be a bar with FANTASTIC views. Thank you Dimitri for a great timeGreat introduction to Athens delights!

Chardian🇲🇹 Malta

(About local Eleni)

31 March 2024

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Eleni spoke excellent English and is very knowledgeable about the history of Athens! She was very accommodating as well as she asked us if we have any allergies and whether we prefer savoury or sweet food. A suggestion for next time, perhaps, would be to try different food from different merchants as we tasted 3 things from the same place. So maybe it could have been planned slightly better. Having said that, we ate well and in abundance. It was certainly a pleasure getting to know her and well worth the price. Good food and good guide!

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dimitris)

14 February 2024

We had a wonderful time with Dimitris! The food we tried was awesome! And we visited a part of Athens we hadn't seen. Dimitris was fun, easy going and very informative! We got so lucky since our other guide canceled on us!Awesome Tour Guide

Janis🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Tatialena)

21 October 2023

After we met Tatialena, we knew for sure, this was going to be a good tour! It felt like spending a few hours with a really fun friend. She is so knowledgeable, shared her insights about Athens as a local, and brought us to wonderful Greek tastings! Told her stories with some acting, LOVED it! We thought we would eat some small dishes, but we were totally stuffed at the end! We highly recommend the tour with Tatialena! We were a group of 5 (age of 27-31).Fantastic food experience

Rebecca🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Voula)

19 October 2023

Many thanks to Voula for the beautiful food tour in Athens. We loved the food she had us try, and one of the shops she took us to had wonderful non-perishable souvenirs to bring home. Would not hesitate to book again.A perfect day

Ulrike

(About local Tatialena)

10 October 2023

We had a wonderful evening with Tatialena exploring Athens food culture and getting insides of the Greek soul. Tatialena is a very heart-warming person who told us stories about food, dancing, music and history with so much verve that is was a pleasure listening to her. We could have continued our tour for many more hours because Tatialena - with her cheerful manner - always managed to capture our attention with her profound knowledge. Next time we‘ll be back for dancing! Cheerful evening with Greek soul

Michael

(About local Yorgos)

7 October 2023

Yorgos was perfectly on time at the meeting point. He asked us about our preferences, foodwise and showed us some excellent places to eat around the marketplace as well as in the outskirts of the Psirri area and a little away from the beaten tracks where the locals dined. We had several tastings on the tour and an interesting conversation about the Greek way of living and family structures as well as some talk about the old bulidings in Athens. Yorgos has a nice sense of humor and is very easy going company. Perfect stroll through Athens

Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Yorgos)

8 August 2023

All the family had a great time with Yorgos. really helped us out with a last minute change in our itinerary so a massive thank you for that. Really glad we did this as it gave us a completely different perspective of Athens than what we had seen on the normal tourist hot spots and changed our views on the city. saw sides to the city that would never have found. Really pleasant man with very personaablel character who engaged with all members of the group ensuring we all had a good time. different side to Athens.

Nele🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Dionysis)

9 September 2025

The tailormade tour which Dionysis provided us with was the highlight of our stay in Athens for me and my 3 young adults! Of course visiting the Akropolis is great, and sure the museum is very interesting, but with Dionysis we got to get to know Athens from a different perspective. From the inside out, but also looked at from various angles. In depth discussion of all the questions we had. Worthwhile!!Tailor-tour Dionysis =best experience in A

Chris

(About local Makram)

9 September 2025

We had a very interesting walk and talk through the old town of Athens and learned and saw some things that one would usually struggle to find in a book. A few of the statements around eras/ dates were inaccurate after following-up some interests and doing some further research. My only issue would be that the tour did not last the 3 hours as he was late getting to us to start and needed to get to another tour he was due to do towards the end quickly, and so cut us off short. The three hours would have been good

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

Susan

(About local Eleni)

8 September 2025

Eleni was a lovely host for our day in Athens. She took a leisurely pace through the Psiri neighborhood and showed us some interesting areas and is clearly knowledgeable. We got to know more about local and recent politics, and some areas we might not otherwise have seen.Lovely experience

Merve

(About local Yorgos)

8 September 2025

Yorgos was a fantastic guide who took us through the art filled streets of Athens. The tour is not only about art but history, culture and daily life of Atheneans. Highly recommended! Yorgos also gave us some restaurant recommendations which we wouldn't discover as tourists. We truly had a blast.An Excellent City Tour

ann🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Nikolas)

7 September 2025

Nikolas was a fair tour guide. His knowledge was very good and his route was interesting. However my constructive comments are that after several discussions about the heat and sun, previous to the walk and during the walk, it wasn’t until I made it very clear that we need to stand in the shade during explanations, without further debate. He also walked very very very slowly at the beginning, reprimanding us to stay with him always, even though his pace was slow. And at nearing the last 25% telling us to pick up the pace or we won’t finish in time. As mentioned his knowledge was good but his delivery lacked any sense of humor and was a bit dry. Lastly, though also requested by texts, a restaurant for 10 of us, he did not disclose the location until the end of the tour. It was a 25 minute uber ride out of the centre, as he said it would not be touristy. We however had transportation to catch back in town after lunch (another 25 minute cab back in) and added 50 minute to our hotels for pick up. There just seemed to be a lack of maturity on understanding our needs. I am sure he will improve.Ok, could improve

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!

Mary🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Voula)

4 September 2025

Voula was very friendly, knowledgeable and extremely considerate , she treated us like old friends. Having been to Athens numerous times before we were taken to areas we hadn’t been to before.Very enjoyable

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

3 September 2025

Dionysis had us enthralled with his deep knowledge. Despite being a hot day, it was a great day.Excellent Tour

Heather🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Makram)

3 September 2025

My husband, 8 year old son and I enjoyed a great morning in Athens with Makram. He tailored his stories to our son, who is very interested in Greek mythology, and did a good job of pacing our tour to keep our son interested and engaged. He showed us great “hidden gems” we never would have known about and enjoyed learning about the city’s history with him! Highly recommend if you’re in Athens and want to know more about its history, food and culture!Great time touring Athens with Makram!

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

Amanda Brasher

(About local Eleni)

2 September 2025

I booked this a few weeks ago and asked for a private guided tour of Athens. I didn’t save my email text request but wanted a tour of the acropolis and places where Paul preached. I apparently chose the wrong tour which I found out toward the end…the guide was nice & knowledgeable of the areas we were shown, but I would not have chosen this tour had I known what it did not include. I think that the tour should have made it clear that we were NOT seeing any of the acropolis or where Paul preached. It should be in bold red letters on the website. The price I paid was not worth the money for this tour. I was very disappointed. We ended up walking to the entrance and doing the acropolis tour on our own along with the spot where Paul preached. I’m not sure I will use this group again. “Highlights” of Athens

Cameron

(About local Makram)

1 September 2025

Makram was amazing! He gave us so much insight on hidden gems in Athens! Our tour was a wonderful experience and we would 100% book with him again! You won’t be disappointed!Wonderful experiece!

Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

31 August 2025

I cannot say enough good things about Ioannis!!! He took us on an extraordinary tour discovering some true hidden treasures of Athens. We learned so much about Greek history and culture. He tailored the tour to our specific interests and made the experience more like visiting with an old friend. I highly recommend taking this tour with Ioannis!! We can’t wait to come back and visit again. Great Athens experience

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 August 2025

Dionysus showed us lots of places in Athens. He had many stories, all interesting and showed us out of the way places which is just what we requested. Thank you Dionysus for an informative tour. A wonderful exploration

Clark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

29 August 2025

We spent a day with Ioannis on the Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip. What a treat! After picking us up at our hotel, Ioannis took us on a very scenic drive along the Greek coast to Cape Sunnio. The experience at the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon could not have been any different than the chaotic one we had the day before at the Acropolis. The Temple of Poseidon was just as spectacular in its own way, but without the crowds. But be prepared for the wind. It was fierce the day we went. Following our visit to the temple, Ioannis took us to a nearby village where we had a leisurely lunch and even dipped our toes in the Aegean Sea! We had a great time sitting and visiting with Ioannis. His knowledge of local history is remarkable and he really makes it come to life. This was one of the very best tours we have taken in Europe and I thougt it was a great value. I cannot recommend Ioannis highly enough. A great tour. An even greater guide. A Fantastic Day