---
title: "Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 67
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 118
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, it, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 24 (Cooking Classes)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/athens-the-classic-food-tasting-tour/
---

# Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour

In our comparison: #10 of 24 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Monastiraki square in front of…
- Starts 09:30, 13:45: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €67 per person for the Classic Tour German option; other options up to €69
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Athens Food on Foot
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French
- Start times: 09:30, 13:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.94 from 118 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 116 of 118.

- 5 stars: 113 (96%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Tour German | €67 / person | German | Walking Tour |
| Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour | €69 / person | English, Italian, German | - |

## What's included

- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- Visit of Varvakios Market
- Food and drink tastings (koulouri, Greek cheeses, raki, variety of mezze, cooked meals, coffee)

## Not included

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

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 13:45
- 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

Monastiraki square in front of Pantanassa little church.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

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

## Compared with other Cooking Classes

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 24** | €67 | 3h | 4.94 (118) | shared |
| [Athens Greek Cooking Class: Pita Gyros from Scratch –The Original](/greece/athens/tours/athens-greek-cooking-class-pita-gyros-from-scratch-the-original/?format=md) | €110 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared |
| [Hands-on Greek Cooking Class in Athens with Acropolis View & Meal](/greece/athens/tours/hands-on-greek-cooking-class-in-athens-with-acropolis-view-meal/?format=md) | €98 | 3h | 4.98 (294) | shared |
| [Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View](/greece/athens/tours/greek-cooking-class-in-athens-including-rooftop-dinner-with-acropolis-view/?format=md) | €100 | 4h | 4.95 (1143) | shared |

Ranked #10 of 24 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €659, median €85; typical length 3h. 1 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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