---
title: Athens Food and City Private Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 231
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 152
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 15 of 66 (Food & Wine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-food-and-city-private-walking-tour/
---

# Athens Food and City Private Walking Tour

In our comparison: #15 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Athens came together through a mixture of cultures across the centuries, and there’s still a lot of that history around, in the food as well as in the neighborhoods. This 5-hour, guided food and walking tour lets you and your small group see and taste your way through the complex heritage that created contemporary Greek culture and cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for city center hotels only.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 19 start times: between 08:00 and 17:00
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €231 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 152 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Alternative Athens
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 19 start times between 08:00 and 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.97 from 152 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 152 of 152.

- 5 stars: 148 (97%)
- 4 stars: 4 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour in French | €231 / person (for 2+ people) | French | - |
| Private Tour in English | €231 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - |

## What's included

- Local guide
- Pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels only
- Snacks
- Local taxes
- Food tastings including Greek coffee, tapas & sweets

## Not included

- Any food or drinks you may get on your own
- Transportation to/from attractions

## Itinerary

1. **Hellenic Parliament** (30m) - The business heart of Athens, home to the Greek parliament
2. **Psirri** (1h 30m) - Athens' trendy neigborhood for bars, cafes and restaurants
3. **Monastiraki** (1h) - Athens' flea market, part of Ottoman Athens
4. **Kolonaki** (1h) - Athens' aristocratic area
5. **Athens' 'rebelious' area** (45m)
6. **The "belly" of Athens, the food markets and spice street** (15m)
7. **Monastiraki Square** (pass by, no stop) - This is where the tour comes to an end

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 19 start times between 08:00 and 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

In front of the fountain of Syntagma square

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Approximate distance covered: 5 kilometers, flat
- Not suitable for wheelchair users due to lack of infrastructure in the Greek capital
- Maximum is 12 people per booking

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €462 | €231 |
| 4 | €560 | €140 |
| 6 | €612 | €102 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Wine Tours start at €48 per person.

## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 66** | €231 | 5h | 4.97 (152) | private |
| [Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 26+ Tastings](/greece/athens/tours/small-group-greek-traditional-food-tour-in-athens-26-tastings/?format=md) | €73 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (2151) | shared |
| [Athens Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Greek Traditional Dishes](/greece/athens/tours/athens-food-tour-with-10-tastings-of-greek-traditional-dishes/?format=md) | €69 | 3h | 4.98 (740) | shared |
| [Explore the hidden food gems of Athens](/greece/athens/tours/explore-the-hidden-food-gems-of-athens/?format=md) | €80 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (356) | shared |

Ranked #15 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €48 to €250, median €89; typical length 4h. 20 of 66 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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