Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour

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US$78.15 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Athens

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Language

English, Italian, German

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This tour has been specifically designed so that our clients have the opportunity to experience Athens as a local.

Feel the city’s true vibe by visiting traditional, cosy restaurants run by Athenian locals, who’s passion is to serve authentic and delicious Greek food with the typical warm hearted Greek spirit.

This tour allows you to explore the sights, experience the culture, taste the abundance of the Greek cuisine and encounter the Greek hospitality!

What You Get

Lunch

Tour Guide

Visit of Varvakios Market

Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages (Unless stated in the tour description)

Private transportation

Good To Know

Please indicate any dietary requirements at the time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Indulge in a flavorful journey through Greece with a rich tasting experience featuring traditional samples. Savor golden loukoumades drizzled with honey, flaky spinach pie, and sweet pie bursting with local flavors. Enjoy creamy cheeses, robust Greek coffee, and an array of mezze that showcase the essence of Greek hospitality. Delight in the purity of extra virgin olive oil, complemented by crunchy nuts and rich, golden honey. Each bite offers a glimpse into Greece’s culinary soul, blending simplicity, tradition, and unforgettable taste in every mouthful.

Monastiraki

Start your tour with the most iconic Greek snack, koulouri!

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Central Market

Passing through the beautiful area of Panepistimio you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of delicious Kretian cheeses and rusks, all washed down with a glass of raki.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Central Market

Next, A pick-me-up stop of smooth Greek coffee brewed in the most traditional way! Feeling revitalized, we will lead you to the famous Varvakios Market, known for its abundance in fresh quality produce. There you will find fish, meat, nuts, herbs and spices, cheeses and much more!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Central Market Athens

Stopping in the heart of the market in a cosy little Greek cantina you will try original home cooked meals such as ‘mousakka’ ‘gemista’ and freshly caught sardines and if you’re still not full, a tiny little deli with fantastic pastirma, prosciutto and other cured meats awaits you!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Central Market Athens

Finishing the tour in the most typical Greek way possible, sharing ‘meze’ with friends, family and local Athenians in a tucked away, local meze restaurant.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Pl. Monastirakiou 10, Platia Monastirakiou, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 105 55

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Monastiraki square in front of Pantanassa little church.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 113 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Best Food Tour of Athens!!

August 20, 2026

This is the best way to experience authentic Greek food! We tasted spanakopita, Greek donuts, and coffee among other things. We also got to walk through the meat and fish market and the flea market...read more

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Our trip would not feel complete without this.

July 10, 2026

We did not only get to know Greek food better but also talked about culture and other things.

(TripAdvisor)

Food, fun & insights!

June 17, 2026

We had an amazing food tour and completely lucked out with a private tour also! My mom and I were the only tour guests that day and we had Lef all to ourselves. Fantastic tour with a great variety ...read more