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!
Snack on Greek charcuterie with three different types of cheeses.
Experience the contrast of the traditional, historic Monastiraki 🏛️ and the colorful, youthful Psiri 🎨 neighborhoods.
Taste legendary Greekdonuts at one of the only bakeries that still makes them.
Meet the members of a local NGO and learn about their programs for people in need.
Tour Description
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 within, all in one unforgettable afternoon!
Καλή όρεξη– Enjoy your food!
Dietary Information
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.
Why Eat with Us?
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 Athens!
"I’ve taken 5 food tours now with Eating Europe and they are absolutely the best tours I’ve ever done!
" — Tina M | Google
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!
Meeting Point
Monastiraki, Athen
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!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Sophia was an energetic, knowledgeable and fun guide. We really enjoyed ourselves on the food tour. Our tour was in the evening, so when we passed the market, it was unfortunately shut. However, the food was all fantastic, especially the souvlaki and doughnuts.
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Nicholas Wicks
11/20/2024
Such a wonderful tour with Sophia. She was very knowledgeable, kind, interesting, and caring. The food was carefully researched to be fresh, original, and delicious. And enough food for a very good meal. I highly recommend it.
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Natacha Cohen
11/20/2024
Very enjoyable Food Tour with Christina We had a really lovely evening on a food tour with Christina. This is the 4th food tour we have done with Eating Europe and again it was a great experience. This is the first time we have done a tour just as a couple (ie. there was no one else on the tour with us), we were nervous it might make it awkward but Christina was really comfortable, very chatty, and extremely knowledgeable. Was a really good tour and would recommend to others.
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DG.
11/11/2024
SO worth it! 10/10! Christina was fantastic! Such a great peek into Greek culture and history with some fantastic food and drinks. She really helps you immerse yourself.
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Jonathan B
11/09/2024
A delicious culinary tour of Athens Food tours are our favorite way to immerse ourselves in the local culture, and this tour did not disappoint! We’ve met our charming and knowledgeable guide Christina for a morning tour that extended until just after lunchtime. We were very glad that we had skipped breakfast and came to the tour hungry! Highlights of our culinary journey included freshly baked Greek pastries still warm from the oven and a charcuterie board enhanced with items such as several items such as fresh tomatoes and locally grown nuts that we shopped for together at the oldest market in the city.
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Elizabeth H
11/07/2024
We loved our tour with Sophia. She was so knowledgeable, kind and answered all of our questions about Greece. The food and drinks at each place were delicious and the portions were generous, we were very full and satisfied at the end of the tour. If we return to Athens we would definitely book again!
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vanessa Wilson
10/27/2024
We had a great time on the tour, amazing food and company. Sophia was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable
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Pip Barclay
10/27/2024
Zoë was an amazing tour guide who is extremely passionate about food (which is lovely!). Would 100% recommend taking this food tour in Athens! 😍
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Lotte van Avezaath
10/27/2024
Great way to enjoy Athens ! What a fabulous tour we had. Christina showed us her Athens! We absolutely loved all of it. We started at a bakery with a traditional bread covered in sesame seeds and we were off to many other delicacies. Christina explained what we were having in every location and added fun antidotes to all of her stories ! We really enjoyed this experience !
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lynn
10/23/2024
We had an outstanding tour with Christina! So gave many details and much history. The food was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Andrea Kepley
9/27/2024
Christina was absolutely outstanding. Honestly she was the best tour guide I’ve ever had and I’ve traveled a lot. The whole experience was beyond description and wonderful. Ask for Christina. She is extremely excellent.
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Pastor Weaver
9/27/2024
Christina did a fabulous job & gave us more than just “a Taste of Athens”! We also explored more of the city, learned about its rich history & vibrant culture. Thank you for making our tour a fun & memorable experience!
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Debbie Hulce
9/27/2024
Why Eat with Us?
#1 food and drink experience in Athens - 13 years. 450,000 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.
With us you are treated like family everywhere we go!
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Did you know that any of our food tours can be made into a private tour? A food tour just for you! If you’re visiting with a group or are a local in search of a unique day out with some great eats, head to our private tours page to fill out the form and we’ll help you organize the perfect tour for your needs.
Our team of Athens Food Tour Guides includes local experts that speak several different languages.
Christina
Born and bred in Lesini, a small farming village, I had the opportunity to experience age-old customs and traditions, the beauties of rural Greece, and the authentic flavors of its countryside. A memory that led me to culinary school and afterwards to professional kitchens around the country.
Fifteen years ago, when I first moved to Athens, I started to explore it as if I was traveling. Now, as a licensed tour guide, it still is my favorite thing to do
One of my favorite bites is spinach pie with golden crispy handmade phyllo dough and tons of feta cheese.
Zoi Artemis
From Athens, and named Artemis like the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt!
Greek pies!
I am THRILLED when I get to share authentic Greek flavours and some of my hometown’s hidden spots - not to mention personal and cultural bits and pieces of interesting facts!
Manolis
Athenian born, traveler, foodie and friend of great wine. Half the days I eat at old school eateries where nothing changes in decades and the other half I search for the new best approaches to our typical dishes. Coming from an island of great cooks, I love comforting foods and especially tomatoes, herbs, mild spices and legumes.
My favorite dish is gemista (stuffed vegetables), especially at summer when the vegetables are ripe and flavorful. Pair it with a nice Greek Sauvignon Blanc and you are in paradise.
As soon as I started traveling I understood that food connects all humans, and 35 countries later I learnt to deeply appreciate Greek culinary tradition and it's uniqeness. Now I am happy to share it with the rest of the world.
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
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