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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, Ελληνικά, Čeština, Deutsch, Italiano, 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

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

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

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.

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

9 March 2025

Voila was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable about the city of Athens and took us to some great places to get a taste of this amazing culture. Voila has outgoing personality and very personable. Would highly recommend.A Excellent experience!

Justin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tatialena)

4 March 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a food tour in the Monastiraki Square area of Athens with Tatialena, and it exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we met her, her warmth and genuine passion for Athenian cuisine and history were evident. What truly set Tatialena apart was her ability to create a personalized and engaging experience. She shared fascinating local and historical insights, bringing Monastiraki to life. Traveling with our four-month-old son presented some unique challenges, but Tatialena handled everything with incredible grace and understanding. She was incredibly patient, allowing us time for diaper changes and feedings without missing a beat. Her kindness and willingness to accommodate our needs made us feel completely at ease. Beyond her knowledge and helpfulness, Tatialena is simply a delightful person. She's funny, engaging, and made the tour a truly fun and memorable experience. We sampled some incredible local foods, and her recommendations were spot-on. If you're looking for a food tour in Athens that's authentic, insightful, and tailored to your needs, look no further than Tatialena. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone visiting Athens, especially those traveling with young children. Thank you, Tatialena, for an unforgettable experience!A Must-Do in Athens!

Mary

(About local Makram)

2 March 2025

My husband and I had the most amazing day with Makram. He brought us to some really great places and we ate delicious food. We particularly loved his secret spot. Makram was incredibly generous with his time, his knowledge and his insights. We learned so much about ancient and modern Athens. A truly inclusive experience. We would highly recommend his tour. Marvellous Makram

hadar

(About local Yorgos)

1 March 2025

Our morning tour with Yorgos was delightful, he is a generous and performative guide that gently adjusted himself to our wishes and interests. Thanks to Yorgos we had a welcoming intriguing encounter with Athens. Many thanks! Highly recommended private tour

Panos

(About local Tatialena)

27 February 2025

Tatialena was an awesome guide and excellent for families. Much recommended Excellent for kids

Christine

(About local Ioannis )

6 February 2025

Ioannis is passionate about his Athenian knowledge and carefully listens to your own interests.He explains that he is a court lawyer and actor by profession. He communicates politely and professionally to understand our wishes for the tour. We talked about what we had experienced already and skilfully Ioannis worked out that we were interested in art and modern politics. We are Scottish and he had interesting insights when comparing our legal systems for instance. Our conversation varied widely using the starting point of the Athenian archeology we walked past. We progressed to modern Greek art by visiting hidden spaces an art cooperative we would never have found. Next we were debating graffiti as art as we walked up the Plaka houses beneath the Acropolis walls with a fascinating story about their origins. He found hidden fresco details which again we would never found without Ioannis. We walked back down through the maze of small streets and markets. Again he skilfully guided us with our interests in mind. At each step of the way he was knowledgable and had an infectious enthusiasm for his local culture. We were returned to near our hotel in a master stroke at a bar called Noel. He understood our enthusiasm for whacky art! What a wonderful man and experience. A real privilege to meet Ioannis. His English is impeccable. Unique insights into Athenian culture

Beatriz Yunes Guarita

(About local Dionysis)

22 January 2025

Super complete The best iExcelent

Robert

(About local Marina )

21 January 2025

Marina is a wonderful guide. She brought us to local establishments where we sampled Greek food and learned about Greek culture. I highly recommend this tour. If you go, come hungry and get ready to be informed by a delightful leader.Wonderful introduction to Greek culture and food

Tom🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vasiliki)

15 January 2025

We booked Vasiliki for a food tour and a wine tasting and we loved both experiences. Vasiliki was passionate about Athens and was keen to show us all aspects of the city from the old to new. The food and the wine were excellent and she couldn't do enough for us. We'd recommend both tours and Vasiliki in particular. Thanks again!A great experience with a friendly host.

Neta

(About local Yorgos)

11 January 2025

I want to express my sincere gratitude to our tour guide in Athens. He had extensive knowledge and shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and culture. His English was clear and easy to understand, making the entire experience enjoyable. He was attentive to our requests and tailored the tour to meet our interests, taking us on a comprehensive journey to some of Athens' most magical spots. He also recommended excellent restaurants, bars, and taverns, which added so much to our trip. Even after the tour, he was available to answer our questions and provide further tips. We are truly grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Athens. An Exceptional Tour Guide in Athens

Margarita🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Ioannis )

7 January 2025

Ioannis was very kindly able to accommodate us when we had a problem with our flight and were delayed by a day and I was worried we were going to lose our different bookings we had planned. He offered to move it to the next day and adapt the time to fit with another booking (for the Acropoli) we already had. Thanks to Ioannis we had a great time discovering some great places whether on the cultural /historical front or the food and drink front! We were able to see places and areas we probably would have missed had we not been with someone local. The concept of a local guide is amazing , I will be looking out for this on our travels in other countries and for Athens Ioannis was an extremely fun ,cheerful and interesting guide who I highly recommend, Thank you Ioannis!!!A beautiful tour with a great guide!!

Unknown

(About local Marina )

1 January 2025

Marina curated an amazing tour and added so much depth to my knowledge of Greek food products and culture. The group was the perfect size and the experience was a great value for the price. Highly recommend taking this tour.Delicious and Educational Taste of Athens

Nikeesha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dionysis)

30 December 2024

Dionysis did a very good job! Of course he was very knowledgeable about the city and he gave us great recommendations for the remainder of our trip. I would definitely book with him again. Kickstart Tour

Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dionysis)

29 December 2024

We would all like to thank you so very much for the most brilliant tour yesterday. You made it so interesting, informative and varied, and we all came away feeling like we saw and learnt about a huge range of topics, giving us a really good insight into Athens, and Greece as a nation. Thank you also for all of the recommendations you have sent, we are very grateful that you took the time to do that for us. We are loving our stay here, and we feel very fortunate to have found you as our guide, so thank you for looking after us so well. Wishing you the very best and a Happy New Year to you. Sarah, Mike, Grace and Noah ☺️

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

23 December 2024

We truly enjoyed our experience. Voula introduced us to many different Greek foods in Athens as well as explained the significance of each one! She was very personable, making sure everyone was able to enjoy the food and was able to try the foods they were interested in! Not only was she a great food tour guide, she was very kind and knowledgeable! She taught us about many different Greek customs and answered all our questions! 10/10 recommend booking a food tour with her! Full Experience🌯

Karin🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Dimitri)

18 December 2024

Weer hele andere plekken in Athene ontdekt door Dimitri, hij vertelt goed en is erg vriendelijk. Op verschillende plekken gegeten die je als toerist niet opvalt, gewoon geweldig! Volgende keer gaan we zeker weer de foodtour doen met Dimitri!Geweldige ervaring!

Unknown

(About local Marina )

12 December 2024

Awesome experience! We had a great time with Marina and Elani. I would highly recommend this tour. You won't leave hungry.Worth it!

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tatialena)

10 December 2024

We were delayed in meeting Tatialena but she waited for us and provided a great tour. She was fun and the pace of the tour met our needs. A Great Tour

Sheila🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dimitri)

7 December 2024

Dmitri was a great person, he showed up places we would never have seen on our own. All very interesting, in the present, so much more to Athens than the Acropolis! He was fun to be with yet explained so much to us. We would definitely recommend. Excellent, fun and informative

Virginie

(About local Nikolas)

2 December 2024

Merci Nikolas pour cette visite qui a correspondu en tous points à ce que nous souhaitions. Pas besoin de marcher beaucoup pour découvrir Psiri par les petites rues et Anafiotika, Un peu d’histoire mais pas trop, Et surtout en-dehors des sentiers battus remplis de touristes. La durée de 2:30 est juste parfaite. Je recommande vivement cette expérience !Absolument genial !

Alan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

2 December 2024

Ioannis provided the perfect tour of the coastal area, tailoring it to what I was interested in seeing and doing. I think the best part is that he is a really great guy. He’s interesting and funny. Ioannis shares his perspective of a life in Athens and I learned a lot. He’s also a very good driver. Could Not Have Been Better

Rayomond🇺🇸 United States

(About local Voula)

21 November 2024

What a pleasant experience! Voula was very accommodating and showed us parts of the town we would not have otherwise seen. She was very patient with our numerous questions. She also emailed recommendations after the tour. If you're in Athens, seek her outSuperb walk around town

Christina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Voula)

20 November 2024

We had a lot of fun with Voula. The tour was interesting and very tasty. Great selection. A perfect start to get to know Athens. Thanks so much. It was a joy.Great!

Laurie

(About local Marina )

19 November 2024

So much fun!! Entertaining and an educational experience all at once. My teen son even enjoyed the experience of learning about Greek culture and eating so much wonderful food! Definitely a must do when In Athens!Ms

Holger 🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Natalie & Team)

18 November 2024

Henny🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Nikolas)

17 November 2024

de 10 proeverijen waren helaas niet verspreidt over 10 locaties. op 1 locatie kregen we al 4 gerechten. De grote wandeling waar we op gehoopt hadden werd een kleine wandeling. Daarnaast was het erg jammer dat er gevaped werd door de gids, ook tijdens het eten. Iets wat in Nederland echt niet kan of je vraagt of iemand bezwaar heeft dat er fevaped wordt. Tegenvaller dus

Alex

(About local Marina )

17 November 2024

The cooking class with Marina was fantastic! The food was amazing, but so was the company! Marina is a warm and kind host. She's an Athens native and has tons of cool local spots to recommend. Her apartment is clean cozy and welcoming. I'd highly recommend the class with her!Amazing food!

Jeffery🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ioannis )

16 November 2024

We had the most incredible experience on our food tour in Athens! From start to finish, our guide Loannis was knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about sharing the best of Athenian food and culture. The variety of tastings were outstanding…everything from savory to sweet, with fun local drinks along the way. Each tasting told a story and Loannis made sure we understood the history and tradition behind every dish. Not only did we explore hidden culinary gems, but we also got to immerse ourselves in the vibrant local atmosphere. It wasn’t just a food tour…it was a cultural journey that left us with a newfound appreciation for Athens. If you’re visiting this beautiful city and love food, this tour is an absolute must. Thank you Loannis for making it such an unforgettable experience!

Isaac

(About local Marina )

11 November 2024

This is a fantastic tour and a must if you are in Greece. We learned how to appreciate olive oil and how to discern differences between various samples. We ate and experienced a wide range of foods that are part of Greek culture and every thing was delicious! Marina was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. She was very kind and professional. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.This is a hidden gem!

Dalia

(About local Marina )

10 November 2024

Amazing tour! The guide was passionate and interesting, the food was amazing and the service AFTER the tour was awesome! We wanted to go back to certain restaurants a few days after the tour but could not remember the names, we sent a whatsapp message and got a reply within minutes! Book the tour you ll have a wonderful time if you love food and learning about history!Amazing tour!

Derek🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Dionysis)

9 November 2024

A pleasant well paced walk with a knowledgeable guide made Athens far more welcoming. Highly recommended! Derek LA walk through hustory

Darcy

(About local Vasiliki)

6 November 2024

Vasiliki has great energy and it is evident her venders appreciate her. She gave us a wide variety of tastes - olives, honey, nuts, meat & cheese, slouvaki and a deliciously sweet doughnut/ice cream dessert. We had our 9 year old with us and Vasiliki engaged with her tremendously. She was very informational about the city of Athens and gave suggestions for areas to wander for our remaining days. We highly recommend Vasiliki, she was hands down our favorite food tour guide we have ever had (we’ve done several food tours lately in Italy & Portugal). Lovely!

Simona

(About local Eleni)

6 November 2024

Eleni has a deep knowledge of history and archaeology and is passionate about her job. She was very patient since I asked her to practice Greek but she was helping with English when I did not understand 100%. She was very nice and welcoming. I highly recommend her as a guide :)great experience!

Vernon

(About local Makram)

5 November 2024

Makram gave us a fascinating tour of Athens and exactly what we were looking for. He recommended and helped us book an excellent restaurant and ended the tour in a rooftop bar with amazing views of the acropolis.Athens Hidden Gems

A.M.

(About local Dionysis)

1 November 2024

It was a very relaxed experience and the time flew by. He did not hurry anything and for we knew it we were hours further. Was a time well spent.Athens experience

A.M.

(About local Dionysis)

1 November 2024

Dionysis gives a good tour with a lot of background. Was a very nice experience.Walk in Athens

Nick

(About local Dionysis)

1 November 2024

Very friendly and helpful with good tips and interesting explanations About Green mythology. Great guide