--- title: Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 5802 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 66 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/greek-food-walking-tour-in-athens/ --- # Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens In our comparison: #6 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step off the beaten track and awaken your senses on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens, taken at a time that suits your schedule. Walk through Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, to spend a half-day. Your tour leader will explain the stories and the origins of the local food while you will taste and drinks at some of the best local foodies places. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Monastiraki square in front of the… - Group size varies by option: small group from €72 · private from €110 - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 14:00 - Food included: Tasting of high quality local products,… - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person for the Shared Small-Group Tour option; other options up to €110 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 5802 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Athens Walks Tour Company - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €72 · private from €110 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.96 from 5802 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 5762 of 5802. - 5 stars: 5639 (97%) - 4 stars: 123 (2%) - 3 stars: 27 (0%) - 2 stars: 6 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Small-Group Tour | €72 / person | English | meals and drinks are included : Enjoy a curated selection of authentic Greek food and drinks included in the tour price. Shared tour: Enjoy the greatest food tour of the city in a small group (maximum size 12 people). | | Private Food Tour | €110 / person | English | meals and drinks are included Private food tour : Enjoy the most amazing food tour of Athens with a private tour leader. | ## What's included - Tasting of high quality local products - Food and drink - Local food leader - Groups no larger than 12 people maximum - Visit to the fish and meat market - 6 food stops (12 tastings) ## Not included - Gratuities (Optional) - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Monastiraki** (15m) - Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals... 2. **Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital** (pass by, no stop) - It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology 3. **Central Market Athens** (30m) - Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants. 4. **Psirri** (30m) - Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops,... 5. **The herb and spice street of Athens** (pass by, no stop) 6. **Athens Walks** (pass by, no stop) - Athens is one of the oldest capital cities in the world and among the 10 largest cities in Europe. Thanks to its long history, the numerous sightseeing, and rich culture, Athens offers countless options. With a large variety of places worth visiting and so many choices,... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00 - 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 Monastiraki square in front of the little church on the square Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free intolerance participants - Please make sure you will not eat anything in advance cause the amount of food is plenty. - You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. - This tour is suitable for vegetarians, you can inform about your diet preference or alergies your tour leader on spot - Voted as best experience of South Europe this tour is a unique experience of the culinary present and past of Athens - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Not recommended for gluten free intolerance ## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 66** | €72 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (5802) | varies by option | | [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 #6 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/greek-food-walking-tour-in-athens/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/?format=md