Athens · FOOD & DRINK
Athenian food is cheap, late and better in a market hall than a menu. These 15 walk Varvakios, the spice lanes of Evripidou and the small-plate bars of Psyri, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Taste Greek classics, visit Athens Central Market, and explore Monastiraki and Psyrri on a generous private food walk with local guides.
“Great restaurants and fun info while walking. Good wine pairing, and tasty coffee at Mokka! It's a good way to find quantity restaurants in Athens. Listen to the recommendation to eat 3+ hours before the tour, it's a lot of food!”
Taste souvlaki, pies, loukoumades, beer, and local Greek treats while walking Syntagma, Athens’ shopping district, and Psyrri.
“Jenny was so informative and sweet. Loved how clear and knowledgeable she was. She tried to accommodate everyone's preferences, got some good steps in, and better yet, we revisited several spots on tour later in the trip.”
Taste 20-plus Greek specialties in Athens, from market lamb and gyros to bougatsa, ouzo, and barrel wine, with a small local group.
“Thank you. What a wonderful way to spend a morning! Go and explore the smells and tastes of the parts of Athens you might otherwise miss if you were to stick to the tourist paths. Our guide was brilliant, knowledgeable and very passionate. It was really very, very good.”
Cook classic Greek dishes after shopping Athens Central Market, with wine, local stories, and a shared meal at The Greek Kitchen.
“Very nice actually! Vasia was super nice and funny, the dishes were really tasty. We actually succeeded in preparing very tasty dishes.”
Taste 15 Greek specialties across four Athens neighborhoods, from olive oil and souvlaki to baklava, with a local guide in a small group.
“Joseph was amazing we had a great tour and food was so good! We were full for two days! We saw so much and really enjoyed the markets and the taverna! Such a friendly and kind guide!!!”
Eat your way from Syntagma to Monastiraki on a small-group Athens food tour with Greek street food, meze, drinks, history, and local tips.
“Definitely recommend this tour. Our family toured on the first day in Greece in order to acclimate to the time change. We learned so much about Greek culture and traditions and places to visit while eating delicious food.”
Taste souvlaki, Greek cheeses, wine, meze, and dessert while exploring Monastiraki, Psirri, and central Athens with a local guide.
“I love Sonny food tours when i travel and this was a lovely way to spend my first night in Athens. Great guide, valued her choices of places and food and met some great people from all over the world. I would absolutely recommend”
Taste Athens through markets, meze, pies, souvlaki, wine, and loukoumades on a three-hour walk through its food districts.
“Be prepared for a GOOD time. The tasty food and accompanying explanations (wine was offered as well) combined for an unforgettable experience. The range of offerings will please everyone's palate. Our guide, Viktor, was especially kind, addressing everyone by their first names and addressing all questions in a prompt and respectful manner.”
Taste Athens through bakeries, shops, and Varvakeios Market on a 3.5-hour food walk with local guides and generous Greek specialties.
“We had a lovely time on our small group Athens food tour. We had 6 guests plus the tour guide so it was nice and small. We stopped at a number of stops and had a great experience in every location. Great serving sizes of everything and great personalised service. Our guide asked us if we wanted coffee and took individual orders as well as bought us fruit at the fruit market that the group wanted. FYI - you will see dead animals at the meat market.”
Taste Greek coffee, pies, gyros, cheese, wine, and loukoumades while exploring Monastiraki and Psiri with a local Athens guide.
“A walking food tour which allows you to find your bearings on your 1st day in Athens. Sophia has a very professional yet friendly manner & her communication skills make her really great at her job. I would recommend this tour!”
Taste five Greek wines with artisan cheeses near the Acropolis, learning about local grapes, wine regions, and tasting skills in 90 relaxed minutes.
“Excellent event with knowledgeable wine expert. We loved the wine and cheese pairings and learning about Greek wines.”
Taste 15 Greek specialties across Athens, from phyllo pies and market cheeses to wine, meze, coffee, and orange cake.
“We had a great guide. Jerri was entertaining, thoughtfull, charming and knowledgeable!”
Taste Athens through markets, meze, pastries, souvlaki, wine, and local tavernas on a three-hour food walk for curious eaters.
“Katerina was an amazing guide. Professional, enthousiastic, knowledgeable and she has a great sense of humor! We did a private tour which really added to the experience. Lovely stops, food and drinks. Thank you Katarina!”
Taste 15+ Greek specialties, explore Athens Central Market, and walk from Syntagma to Monastiraki with a small-group food guide.
“We LOVE food tours and we were not disappointed with this experience! Manos was exceptional in his rapport and knowledge of not just Greek food, but so much more! His pride in Greek history and culture was obvious throughout the tour and he is an excellent ambassador for all things Greece! We had the opportunity to taste many different foods while strolling through a variety of neighborhoods and associated markets. One of the things we like best on food tours is the mix of people you’re with - this one had mostly Americans plus two great Aussies! We definitely recommend this to anyone!”
Taste Athens with a private local guide, sampling Greek classics, market treats, sweets, and drinks over six or ten stops.
“We had the best time with Makram Maxime! He guided us to some lovely gems in Athens where we were able to experience yummy food in restaurants that we might not have otherwise tried!”
Pick a ruin, a boat, a kitchen or a road out of town.
