Top Athens Culinary Tours

Explore the Greek capital’s culinary landscape on this half-day tour around the center of the city. Start your day with a traditional Greek coffee and then head out into the city, visiting tavernas, food stalls, open-air markets and more. Sample all kinds of local delicacies and locally-grown produce in your small group, but make sure to book in advance – there are only a handful of tours each week and a few spots on each tour.

Skip the small-group tours that can be filled with unfamiliar faces and book this Athens private Greek food tour to enjoy a 1-on-1 culinary journey through the city. Your guide leads the way to take the stress out of navigating. Visit multiple Athens food hotspots and choose from the 10-tastings tour (which includes kefalotyri, feta, souvlaki, and more) or the 6-tastings tour (which includes loukoumades, raki, and more) when booking.

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.

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.

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 the many flavors of Greek gastronomy during a small-group evening food walk in Athens. Meet your guide for a city stroll through foodie neighborhoods that include several stops for tastings of traditional foods such as olives, honey, cheese, mezze (small plates), Greek comfort food, and delicious desserts. Vegetarian options are available if needed.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the kitchen with your guide to prepare dishes using the local, fresh ingredients. Learn along with a small group of just 15 people, which ensures an intimate atmosphere and dedicated attention from your guide.

Avoid overpriced tavernas and mediocre food by exploring downtown Athens with a food-loving local guide. Your guide leads you through the backstreets of Monastiraki, Psirri, and Plaka to spots you’re unlikely to encounter on your own. Sample Greek dishes, find out the stories behind them, and learn about life in Athens from a local’s perspective.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from your Athens vacation than the gift of Greek cuisine. Get to grips with seasonally changing classics like tzatziki, roast lamb, stuffed vine leaves, and flaky spinach pie on this half-day cooking course in a central Athens taverna. Once you’re done, sit down and savor the fruits of your labor, accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink—and Acropolis views.

Learn to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this small-group cooking class in Athens. Head to a much-loved bakery in vibrant Monastiraki and learn how to make traditional Greek dishes, from tzatziki to spinach pie, with hands-on guidance from an experienced chef. Then, when the food is ready, head up to the roof to enjoy the fruits of your labor with views over the Acropolis.

Taste your way through Athens and get to try the best of the city’s street food on this group walking tour. Stroll through some of Athens’ central neighborhoods and taste a variety of food, including Greek doughnuts called loukoumades, souvlaki, and a pastry called koulouri. Enjoy breakfast and other snacks in the course of the tour.

Indulge in a premium culinary journey through Athens by night when you book this small-group experience. Savor the essence of Athens with an expert guide leading the way and enjoy dinner at a top Greek restaurant, wine tasting at a renowned bar, an olive oil sampling, and delectable Greek treats. In between bites, take in the beautiful vistas of Athens illuminated after dusk.

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 that would be easy to miss alone, and discover artisanal stores and eateries mostly only known to locals. As you talk and taste, hear background and snippets you could only get from a guide. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

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.

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.

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 16 people.

Embark on a delightful journey through Athens during this 2.5-hour small-group wine tour. Explore the charming streets of Plaka and discover three extraordinary wine bars, each with its own fascinating story and style. Prepare to be enlightened as you delve into the intricacies of each variety, learning about the unique production methods that make them so special. Sip on six Greek wines, lovingly crafted by local vintners, each one carefully selected for its distinct flavor and origin.

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 Athens legendary nightlife during this small-group walking tour. Experience the magic of the city illuminated, stopping along hard-to-find side streets. Try traditional late night snacks, have a glass of the world wide known Greek wine, enjoy a drink in one of the locals’ favorite and sip traditional liquor in a rooftop watching the Acropolis’ eternal beauty.

Enjoy the perfect introduction to Greek cuisine on this leisurely Athens food walking tour, with a small group and a foodie facilitator. Enjoy several dishes that may include traditional Greek meze, souvlaki in pita, greek beer, ouzo, and baklava. Dishes are subject to change but you are always guaranteed the best Greek flavors.

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.

Experience the history and cuisine of Athens with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle and head out to visit the Acropolis with included tickets. Learn about Athens’ notable sites from your guide. Sample Greek alcohol like tsipouro and ouzo, along with local charcuterie.

Eat your way across downtown Athens with this small-group culinary tour. In the company of your guide, visit the Central Market in Athens and sample a variety of local snacks and dishes along with coffee and tea. Enjoy multiple meals during the tour and learn about the culinary landscape of the city.