4+
3.5 hours
Daily 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Enjoy a Greek coffee demonstration, learning century-old techniques ☕, tasting it for yourself and then learning how to predict a fortune with your cup!
Compare sweet and savory traditional pies made with phyllo and bougatsa dough.
Learn how to make your own Gyros or Souvlaki! (And then taste how good it is) 🌯
Enjoy a Greek charcuterie with three different types of cheeses and local cured meats.
“Make and taste the original ‘cheesecake’—a centuries-old Greek delicacy of local bread, cheese, and honey!🍯
Taste legendary Greek donuts 🍩 at one of the only bakeries that still makes them.
Experience the contrast of the traditional, historic Monastiraki 🏛️ and the colorful, youthful Psiri 🎨 neighborhoods.
Taste traditional and modern Greek dishes at restaurants beloved by locals while seeing the best of two neighborhoods in the heart of the city.
Walk through the most festive street that the center of Athens has to offer and savor all the best food. Make your own gyro, taste a uniquely Greek charcuterie board, an even indulge in greek donuts, all in one unforgettable afternoon!
Καλή όρεξη– Enjoy your food!
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Athens locals.
Athens’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Athens through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Europe!
With every booking, we donate a fresh meal via
World Central Kitchen.
24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Monastiraki, Athens
We meet all travelers in front of Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa. Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
Monastiraki is where ancient Athens meets pure street energy. Its famous flea market sprawls around a buzzing square overlooked by the Acropolis, where souvlaki joints, spice shops, and roasted nut vendors compete for your attention. This is Athens at its most vibrant and unpretentious — grab a warm pita stuffed with juicy gyros, pull up a stool at a rooftop bar, and watch the city unfold beneath you.
Psiri, tucked just behind Monastiraki’s bustle, has a grittier, more creative soul. Once a neglected warehouse district, its narrow streets are now filled with mezedopoleía, craft cocktail bars, and live rembetiko music drifting from open doors. The food here has an edge — inventive small plates alongside old-school taverna classics, natural wines next to ice-cold ouzo, all served in a neighborhood that feels like Athens at its most authentic and unfiltered.
#1 food and drink experience in Europe - 14 years. 500,000 Clients. 25,000 Five-Star Reviews!
Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Athens’ food scene.
Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.
Premium tours with expert guides, outstanding food, and drinks always included
We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.
Looking for a private food tour? Whether you’re visiting with a group or a local craving a unique day out, we’ve got you covered!
For more details or specific requests, reach out to [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432.
Our Athens food tours are led by people who know this city through its tavernas, its markets, and its kitchen tables. Olive oil devotees, mezedes masters, and neighborhood regulars who learned to cook from their yiayiá and never stopped. They share Athens the way Greeks share everything — generously, with open arms and a full table, taking you into the neighborhoods where Athenians actually eat, argue, laugh, and linger long after the plates are empty.
Absolutely! There’s no better way to experience the beautiful city of Athens and its culture than a food tour with a local guide.
Moussaka or souvlaki is often cited as the most famous dish to originate from Athens.
All food and drinks, as well as your professional local guide are included in the price you pay for the tour. No hidden charges or upsells here.
Our Athens tours range in length from 3 to 3.5 hours.
Each tour’s area can be found listed as its “location”. For example, you might explore the Acropolis district or Monastiraki!
Our tours have a maximum capacity of 12 guests. This ensures that our small groups are able to move unobtrusively through the neighborhoods we explore, respecting our surroundings and the locals that live in Athens.
We love welcoming solo travelers! All of our tours are open to individual guests.
You will savor Greek and regional specialties, experiencing Athens’ rich culinary traditions from unique pastries to classic Mediterranean flavors. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you’re sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Yes. All tours include drinks, and they’re always included in the price you pay.
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
For full details, guests should always refer to the specific tour page, as limitations may vary.
Yes. On each of our Athens tours, you are guaranteed to eat at least the equivalent of a full meal.
Of course! If you would like to purchase something at one of the stops we make, you are welcome to do so yourself, or if you need assistance, you can ask your helpful guide.
Visit eatingeurope.com and click on the orange “Book Now” button: it’s simple as that! You will be able to choose your tour, date, time and number of guests before booking.
We accept major debit & credit card payments, iDEAL and Bancontact.
We offer discounts on tickets for adolescents and children, but unfortunately do not offer discounts on group bookings.
Small group tours can be cancelled and refunded up to 24 hours before tour departure. Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure. For full details, please see our cancelation policy page.
We are committed to providing a great experience for all of our guests, so if you require a private tour to be suitable for children or seniors, please get in touch and we can create a bespoke experience for you.
Please note that some of our tours involve areas with limited accessibility and are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. For assistance and alternative option, please contact us. We’re dedicated to providing a great experience for all our guests!
There is no dress code on our tours, however it’s recommended to wear a good pair of shoes (these are walking tours, after all!) and be prepared for the elements, even though most of our stops are indoors.
Yes, absolutely! Athenians are proud of their city and are happy to share it with visitors who embrace its unique character. The warmest welcomes are found when visitors appreciate the rhythm of local life—whether that’s by supporting small, family-run tavernas, being mindful of noise in historic neighbourhoods like Plaka, or simply showing respect for our incredible archaeological sites!
That spirit of mindful travel is at the heart of what we do. Our small group food tours are designed to connect you with the real Athens, introducing you to the local families behind our favourite vendors and sharing the stories that make the city so special.
Our guides are all fluent in English, and of course speak Greek as well. For requests for tours in other languages, please contact us.
Yes! You are welcome to take photos and videos of the food and scenery throughout your tour. If you would explicitly like to get photos of fellow guests or your guide, we kindly ask that you get their permission first.
Tips for our lovely guides are not required, but they are appreciated!
No. While some tours may have one or two stops which other groups visit (can’t help it if they’re popular!), Eating Europe are proud that the majority of stops on every Athens tour are restaurants and vendors who work exclusively with us.
We do! Please see the “Book a Private Tour” option or contact us, and we can arrange a private or custom Athens tour to suit your specific needs.
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
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