The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)

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US$125.89 per guest

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Athens

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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

Experience Details

More than just a food tour, rather travelling in a mindful way through food, storytelling & genuine conversation. Inspired by our love for the city, good food and meeting new people.

On this most delicious tour, you will have the chance to try the BEST local food from the BEST vendors. Enjoy mouthwatering souvlaki, tasty & fresh homemade pies, delectable olives, PDO (Protected Designations of Origin) cheeses, Greek yoghurt, local cold meats, unique desserts and much more… let’s not spoil all of the fun!

We truly believe that our curated experience is one of the best things to do on your first day in Athens. It’s a fantastic way to get your bearings, learn fun facts and stories about Greece & Athens and its culture, and to get recommendations and tips for your stay.

What You Get

The kind & knowledgeable local guide sharing culinary, cultural & historical stories & anecdotes.

Groups of maximum 8 people

A friendly bunch of travelers from around the world!

Gratuities / Tips for our amazing tour guides, which is always greatly appreciated!

Good To Know

This tour is suitable for vegetarians, but not for vegans or those who follow a gluten free diet. There is only one stop where there is no alternative to meat.
You will get an orientation of the city of Athens, and plenty of tips from our local guide
What to wear: Sunscreen, comfortable shoes & weather-appropriate clothing
What to bring: A bottle of water, your appetite, wanderlust and curiosity
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Syntagma District

We will stroll through the streets of Athens City Center while visiting traditional Greek street food vendors; true Athenian icons, multi-generational family businesses, and new commendable food entrepreneurs. Sample menu Sweet & Savory pies that you will never forget (i.e. Cheese Pie, Spinach Pie) Koulouri (toasted sesame bread ring) - Greece’s favourite breakfast on the run. this round-shaped bread is packed with good carbohydrates and proteins. Organic olive oil tasting. A traditionally brewed Greek coffee

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Mitropoli

Mitropoleos Square is one of the most charming squares in the historic center of Athens, located just a few minutes' walk from Syntagma Square and the Plaka district. The square is dominated by the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (also known as the Cathedral of the Annunciation), the largest church in Athens and the seat of the Archbishop of Greece. Right next to the cathedral stands the much smaller but equally fascinating Little Metropolis (Church of Agios Eleftherios), a 12th-century Byzantine church renowned for its intricate stone carvings and architectural details. The contrast between the grandeur of the Metropolitan Cathedral and the intimate scale of the Little Metropolis beautifully illustrates the layers of Athenian history, from the Byzantine era to modern Greece. Today, Mitropoleos Square is a lively meeting point surrounded by cafés, shops, and pedestrian streets, making it an ideal place to pause while exploring central Athens.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Platia Agias Irinis

This beautiful and vibrant square used to be the home of the city’s flower market. Only a couple flower vendors remain, as the rest have been replaced by café bars & eateries, becoming one of the hottest spots in town. Easy to reach no matter where you’re coming from, self-contained and peaceful, with no bothersome thru-traffic, the thriving square is teeming with life most hours of the day. We will enjoy a special delicacy from Crete, a pie like no other. It's called Sfakiani and is thin like crepe with soft cheese inside and honey on top! Sample Menu: Rakomelo: This famous alcoholic mixed drink is made by combining Raki (a grape flavoured brandy), with honey and warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon and local herbs.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Aiolou

Sample Menu: The ultimate Greek street food dessert: Loukoumades, aka “honey puffs” in the best place for 100 years. Aiolou street is a historical central paved road connecting Omonia square with Ermou street. Its name derives from the ancient Greek god of the winds, Aeolus. Constructed in 1833, Aiolou street is one of the oldest streets in Athens.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Central Market

Visit the vibrant open fish and meat market of the city! Sample Menu: Souvlaki, our national street food. There are hundreds of Souvlaki places, but a handful of really good ones. We will take you for one of the most delicious, authentic and acclaimed!

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Evripidou

Sample menu: PDO (Protected Destination of Origin) Greek cheeses, unique meats like pastourma and Tsipouro. Mecca of Athens’ spice and herb stores. Small, family-run businesses have been the lifeline of this street for decades, making it the first stop of any Athenian interested in food. PDO (Protected Destination of Origin) Greek cheeses and unique meats. Tsipouro, a popular grape-distilled spirit made pure or scented with anise. It is served as a welcome to guests, an accompaniment to meze or as the fuel for the laughter between old friends in cafes all over Greece.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Psyri

Psyri or Psiri is central, trendy & unconventional! It is a colorful neoclassical neighborhood known for its artisans, specialty stores, restaurants, bars, tavernas (with or without live music), theaters, art and antique shops, as well as a small number of hotels.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Kotzia Square

Sample menu: Greek Honey tasting. 3 distinct delicious varieties. Kotzia Square is surrounded by lovely neoclassical buildings among which the old town hall. here is also a small archaeological site (where you can see the city's water supply system dating back to 2000 years ago) which has been recently brought to light following the excavations for the underground car park.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Monastiraki (Pass By)

Located in the shadow of the Acropolis, the Monastiraki neighborhood is a blend of architectural styles, eras and cultures, sitting adjacent to the districts of Psyri, Plaka and Thisio. Monastiraki Square is one of the most enchanting squares in Athens, being the home to restaurants, cafes, shops, the famous flea market and plenty of ancient history. In the square, you can admire the sunken Church of Pantanassa, the only remaining part of the monastery (or rather nunnery) that existed on location during the Byzantine period and gave the area its name (Monastiraki means little monastery). But for many, Monastiraki is mostly synonymous with antiques and old treasures thanks to the flea markets and antique shops that dot the area towards Abyssinia Square.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Ermou 2, Ermou, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 105 57

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In front of the Mc Donald’s store in Syntagma Square, at the corner of Filellinon street and the pedestrian Ermou street 2. The storefront is across from the Syntagma Square & Hellenic Parliament, and you will see a Nike at the opposite corner. Metro Station: Syntagma

End Point

Monastiraki Square, Apollonos, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 105 57

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Tour ends at Monastiraki (nearest metro station 2min walk). 13min walk from meeting point/Syntagma Square.

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

5.0

based on 218 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Eva and Athens Bites set the foundation for a perfect week in Greece

August 22, 2026

What a fantastic food tour. We went to several places but never felt like it was too much or too little. Eva taught us about each bite and the history of the recipes as well as how locals cook thes...read more

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Spend a morning sampling food and learning about Greek culture

August 19, 2026

We took a food tour with Valentini in August of 2026. We had a wonderful time and visited venues that we would not have found on our own; we learnt so much about culture and history and food! Valen...read more

(TripAdvisor)

A Memorable Experience

August 13, 2026

Cannot recommend this tour enough. It was our favorite during a two week trip to Greece, and maybe our favorite ever. You will not only learn about the food (also receive detailed information share...read more

(TripAdvisor)

FANTASTIC 5 Star food, history & cultural tour

August 12, 2026

Vanna (Val) gave a FANTASTIC 5 Star tour. It was not only an incredible food tour but also a tour through Greek history, culture and architecture! For me the highlights included tastings of halva...read more

(TripAdvisor)

The perfect Athens activity

June 17, 2026

We arrived to Athens at 11:30 AM after an overnight flight. This food tour was the best activity to kick off our two night stay. Our hotel room was not ready and this was the perfect way to spend t...read more