What better way to explore Athens than by tasting it? Enjoy personal attention from your foodie expert guide as you discover the history of Greek gastronomy by tasting 15 different Greek foods and in eateries far from the beaten path.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Taste the best of Greek food at venues you might not have found on your own
Taste 15 different Greek foods and enjoy an unforgettable gastronomy experience
Chow down on the best of Greek cuisine with visits to authentic eateries
Enjoy personal attention from your expert foodie guide
Discover the Athens Central Market, the foodie paradise of Athens

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Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of world-renowned Greek cuisine. This 4-hour experience will take you through picturesque neighbourhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures. During the tour, your food-loving guide will share stories about Greek gastronomy and local culture. You’ll taste 15 different types of Greek culinary excellence, including a traditional filo pie from a family-run place that has existed since the 1920s, the dessert that was given to the winners of the ancient Olympic Games and Greece’s most famous street food! You’ll also discover the answer to the great debate: Turkish or Greek coffee? Unlike many Athens food tours, you won't just be sampling mouthfuls. This is a 4-hour Greek gastronomy tour where you will enjoy traditional Greek recipes such as stuffed tomatoes, moussaka, soutzoukakia, the dessert of choice for the winners of the ancient Olympic Games and more. It is essential that you don’t eat breakfast and there will be no room for lunch!

Includes

All food tastings & drinks (more than enough for lunch)
Farewell gift, as a memento of your experience
Services of an exceptional foodie expert guide

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Baby strollers

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Few walking tours on earth offer this many stops, unique tastes, and insider stories as this one. Do NOT eat breakfast before this tour! You’ll be treated to everything from local treats and pies to handmade liquors and generous cheese and meat plates. Olives? Yes, please! Honey tasting? Yes! Local cookies and baked goods! Keep the incredible food coming! In our opinion, this is the finest foodie walking tour in Athens, in no small part due to Penelope’s smart guide services and her good standing with each place we visited. Highly recommended.

August 20, 2021

Beyond excellent!

This was the BEST food tour I've ever been on! Our guide, Penelope, was amazing! We had so much fun exploring Athens and eating different foods while Penelope was explaining their history and origins. It was the perfect introduction to the city and the small-group tour was a much more intimate experience. We felt we saw the real local life, away from the touristy places. If you can only choose one tour to book in Athens, then choose this one! And definitely skip breakfast as you are going to be FULL afterwards!

June 14, 2019

Tatjalena gave us a wonderful insight into the culture of Athens and Greece through food! It was a lot of fun! Food was more than plentiful and plentiful. We packed up the leftovers that we didn't make, so nothing was wasted. Nothing for vegans, but vegetarians can also participate.

June 10, 2022

Athens: Half-Day Ultimate Food Walking Tour

Athens: Half-Day Ultimate Food Walking Tour

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Beyond excellent!