--- title: Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 84 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 24 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/classic-athens-food-tour-with-local-drink-market-visit/ --- # Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit In our comparison: #6 of 24 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the historic center of Athens through its rich culinary culture and gain insight into the everyday eating habits of locals. Join a small-group walking tour led by a knowledgeable and welcoming local guide and explore authentic food spots beyond the typical tourist routes. Enjoy a carefully curated selection of Greek flavors, including traditional savory pies, regional olives, seasonal market products, premium nuts, classic Greek coffee with a sweet treat, a traditional spirit such as tsipouro or ouzo, and a beloved grilled pita specialty, souvlaki, paired with a refreshing drink or beer. Each stop highlights the diversity of Athens’ culinary heritage and its connection to daily life. You’ll also visit the vibrant central market and learn about Greek gastronomy, traditions, and history in a relaxed and engaging setting. With personalized attention in a small group, this experience blends food, culture, and local insight into a memorable and authentic Athens adventure. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is opposite Syntagma… - Starts 09:30, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 84 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athenian Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 84 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 84 of 84. - 5 stars: 84 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - English-speaking local gastronomy expert - Guided food and culinary walking experience - Complimentary digital recipes of selected tastings, sent after the tour - One traditional local beverage - Intimate small-group setting - Comfortable, leisurely-paced city walk - A rich selection of Greek sweet and savory specialties - Opportunities for photos along the way ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Syntagma** (10m) - is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek... 2. **The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastira...** (20m) - The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastiraki and Omonoia Square and is a must see if you like to explore the Greek culture and food The structure was built at the end of the 19th century and is open daily from early in the morning till... 3. **Evripidou Street, full of secret treasures and distinctive scents that come f...** (30m) - Evripidou Street, full of secret treasures and distinctive scents that come from the mix of foods and spices wafting from the open-fronted stores, closely linked to the Greek culinary tradition. Evripidou Street runs through an area of central Athens where clocks and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 11:30 - 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 The meeting point is opposite Syntagma Square (arriving by Metro, get off at the Syntagma station) at Mitropoleos Street 1, at 09:30 am. Your tour guide will be holding a light blue sign of Athenian Tours. ## 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 - We are doing our tours only to small groups with a maximum capacity of 10 people. - Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning - Please advise in advance if vegetarian options are required. The tour is vegetarian-friendly as vegetarians have options in every spot. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Severe allergies cannot, unfortunately, be catered for on this tour. - There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast - In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 24** | €59 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (84) | 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 #6 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/athens-cooking-classes/?format=md ## More in Athens - All Athens tours: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/classic-athens-food-tour-with-local-drink-market-visit/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md