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title: Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Athens
country: Greece
price: 70
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 46 of 66 (Food & Wine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/taste-of-athens-small-group-food-tour/
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# Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour

In our comparison: #46 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Get the taste of Athens. Indulge in a stroll around the heart of the historic Old City of Athens, before going deeper in the neighbourhoods of the city exploring the alternative and artistic streets of Psyrri and Monastiraki. Make more than 8 different stops during our walk and taste a variety of samples – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the amazing greek flavours! From home-made dishes and street foods, to traditional souvlaki and cheesepie  – the Taste of Athens tour is your chance to immerse yourself inside Athens' food scene and acquaint yourself with greek culinary culture and habits.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the small church in…
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Food and beverages samples., Snacks

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €70 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: GETAWAYS GREECE
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.89 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 35 of 36.

- 5 stars: 35 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## What's included

- Food and beverages samples.
- Snacks
- A friendly, knowledgeable and passionate food tour guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- 6 stops for sample tasting during the tour

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Monastiraki** (1h) - Meet your guide at the church in Monastiraki Square, then begin your half-day walking tour with a fresh fruit juice and koulouri, an assortment of Greek breakfast items including cheese pie and spinach pie. Enjoy this with a traditional Greek coffee at a local cafe.
2. **Central Market Athens** (1h) - Explore the backstreets around one of the Europe's oldest markets. This area is famous for herb and spice shops, where you can taste and smell traditional products like Greek yogurt, olive oil, tea, chamomile, and cured beef.
3. **Central Market Athens** (2h) - Walk over to the chic area of Aiolou, home to some of the best local restaurants in Athens. Try Greek meze, including ouzo or tsipouro, traditional Greek liqueurs. Dive into an enticing pastry shop to sample loukoumades. These golden donuts are unlike any you’ve ever eaten...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 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

In front of the small church in Monastiraki Square. Your guide will be holding a sign with "Taste of Athens tour" written on it.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 66** | €70 | 4h | 4.89 (36) | 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 #46 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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