Top Athens Food & Drink

Skip the small-group tours that can be filled with unfamiliar faces and book this Athens Private Greek Food Tour to go on a 1-on-1 journey with your guide as they cater to your tastes, preferences, and curiosities. 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 cheese, souvlaki, and other tastings) or the 6-tastings tour (which includes loukoumades, raki, and other tastings) when booking.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. In a small group that’s limited to just ten people, get the lowdown on the Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your wine expert guide to learn more as you sip each wine, and pair them with Greek cheese and cold cuts.

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.

Taste the local flavors of Greece during this 4-hour small-group cooking class in Athens! Taking place at a restaurant under a majestic Acropolis view, your cooking class is run by an experienced and passionate cooking instructor who demonstrates traditional family Greek cooking. Under the instructor’s watchful eye, prepare an authentic Greek feast and then sit down with fellow food-lovers in your group to eat it! This small-group cooking class is limited to 18 people, ensuring you'll learn all about Greek cooking in an intimate atmosphere.

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.

Be taught how to make real Greek food and enjoy dinner with a view on this 3.5-hour 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 while you take in unbeatable views of the Acropolis of Athens, the UNESCO-listed jewel in Athens’ crown. This small-group tour is limited to just eight participants.

Athens has stellar street food, but it takes a local insider to find the best spots to sample the city’s specialties. With this small-group tour, join a foodie guide to discover the top stands and eateries for delicacies on the go in Athens. Sample spanakopita, souvlaki, gyro, and peinirli plus luscious sweets and local beer as you stroll through some of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city center.

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.

Inhale the food and culture of Athens, a mecca of sights, sounds, and intoxicating smells, as you walk through the streets on the evening tour. Excite your taste buds with a variety of meats, cheeses, and snacks locally sourced while ingratiating yourself with the local customs. Finish with a visit to a legendary Greek taverna where you will be served a delicious seasonal lunch and the finest Greek spirits to be offered

Discover three beautiful Greek islands on this full-day cruise from Athens. Sail to Poros, Hydra, and Egina in the Saronic Gulf and enjoy free time at each island to stroll, sightsee, and shop as you wish. A delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included, and a guided excursion to Egina's ancient Temple of Aphaia is also available at your own expense. Upgrade to the VIP experience for access to an exclusive lounge with a welcome drink, as well as transfer from your hotel to port and private check-in.

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.

See the landmark monuments of Athens in a new light during a late afternoon tour of the Acropolis, guided by a licensed archaeologist. You’re guaranteed to skip any long wait lines during this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the crowds and warmer temperatures while taking a leisurely stroll around the Parthenon, Propylaia gateway, Temple of Athena Nike and more.

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.

After meeting your guide at the nearby metro station, you and your small group will set off for the Acropolis.  The tour brings some of history’s greatest treasures to life, offering an interactive experience you won’t get from a book or audio guide.  Your guide also times your visit to the Acropolis Museum to avoid the crowds and give you a more intimate experience.

Experience the flavorful cuisine of Greece on a half-day tasting tour through Athens. Walk through the heart of the city and stop at eateries to sample a variety of dishes such as spanokopita, koulouri, moussakka and stop at the central market to discover local ingredients like olives, cheese, and cured meats. Tantalize your tastebuds and see a few major landmarks during this small-group tour.

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.

Travel to three islands in just a day on this cruise to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Walk the cobblestone streets of Hydra, admire the pine trees and sandy shores of Poros, and try delicious pistachios in Aegina. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board with live music and a traditional folk show.

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek dinner during this small-group cooking class in Athens complete with an Acropolis view. Experience a hands-on class and prepare five different courses including an appetizer, Greek salad, entrée, and dessert. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home. Dinner and Greek wine are included; menus for vegetarians are available.

There's more to Greek wine than retsina nowadays. Join one of the nation's top sommeliers in a spectacular location just below the Acropolis hill with spectacular Parthenon views to discover the art of Greek wine. You'll focus on rare wines and grapes from local wineries, such as Roditis, Limnio, Kidonitsa, Muscat, and Mandilaras, and get to sample nibbles alongside it too.

Enjoy a relaxing time on board a modern catamaran, while escaping the bustling city rush, sailing one of the most beautiful coastlines of Europe. From Alimos Marina, we set sail along the Athens Riviera, sailing into secluded bays, where we drop anchor, while the crew is looking after you. Don't miss tasting our freshly made Greek meal offered onboard, with local recipes made by our hostess! We plan on making two swim stops, while you experience the feeling of sailing on a modern & comfortable Catamaran, with plenty of room for our small group! Get ready for some jumps off the boat, and use the gear for snorkelling & exploring what lies under the surface or just sunbath. Our morning and sunset tours, are ideal for couples, families and group of friends, that want to make the most on a half-day cruise from Athens, stopping at Hydrousa islet & Vouliagmeni bay! Catch some of the best scenic photos, in this breath-taking scenery that Athens offer and leave our boat with a big smile!

Sample the cuisine of Athens with this evening food tour. You'll meet your guide at Syntagma Square and head out to a local deli to sample cheeses, meats and other delicacies. You'll also get to sample raki, a traditional Greek spirit, along with all sorts of local wine.

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 easy to pass over if alone, and discover artisanal stores and eateries mostly only known to locals. Plus, as you talk and taste, hear background and snippets you could only get from a guide. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

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.