--- title: Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 72 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 of 66 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/eat-like-an-athenian-food-tour-of-athens/ --- # Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens In our comparison: #41 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Eat your way around Athens with a local foodie who will show you the local hot spots. Discover the authentic Greek cuisine, sample traditional Greek foods like olives and olive oil, honey, cheese, meats, Greek coffee, sesame bread, famous street foods and more in legendary local stores! Along the way, learn everything about Greek culture, the eating habits of modern Athenians and everyday life in the city! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is at Korai square in… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Snacks, Food tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 72 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eureka Athens - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.92 from 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 71 of 72. - 5 stars: 69 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Local guide - Alcoholic Beverages - Snacks - Local taxes - Food tasting ## Not included - Gratuities - Private expenses ## Itinerary 1. **National Library of Greece** (20m) - We meet at one of the most central places in Athens and start our food experience by visiting the most local favorite place for pies! Taste cheese pie with authentic Greek feta cheese, spinach pie and more! 2. **We reach the Athens central food markets, the liveliest part of Athens, walk ...** (1h 20m) - We reach the Athens central food markets, the liveliest part of Athens, walk in between customers and shop owners and experience the amazing atmosphere! Around that area we will taste various authentic Greek tastes, such us, cheeses, cold cuts, Greek coffee, lukumades (aka... 3. **Psirri** (20m) - At this beautiful and alternative Athenian district, with a lot of stories to tell, we will visit one of the oldest bakeries in town and taste the favorite Greek snack! 4. **Monastiraki** (1h 5m) - It wouldn't be an Athens food experience without tasting different varieties of honey, traditional drinks and of course the extra virgin olive oil! Learn what make an olive oil extra virgin and how to recognize the high quality! Later, visit a popular restaurant and try the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 18:00 - 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 The meeting point is at Korai square in front of the Starbucks cafe in Athens city center. You can reach the meeting point by metro line 2 (red line), stop at panepistimio metro station, take Korai exit. ## 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 - Please inform us for any food allergies or preferences - Please note that during Sunday the central food market of Athens is closed. That day the tour will have small differences ## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #41 of 66** | €79 | 3h | 4.92 (72) | shared | | [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 #41 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/athens-food-tours/?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/eat-like-an-athenian-food-tour-of-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md