--- title: "Tastes of Athens: Your Private Greek Feast Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 161 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 66 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/tastes-of-athens-your-private-greek-feast-tour/ --- # Tastes of Athens: Your Private Greek Feast Tour In our comparison: #35 of 66 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. Savor delicious Greek foods that will tantalize your taste buds during this 2.5-hour food tasting tour of Athens. You’ll voyage on foot and discover the 'big five' of Greek cuisine, including licorice-flavored ouzo, classic feta and olives, smooth olive oil and sesame seed–crusted rings of 'koulouri' (bread). Plus, your guide will take you to a local delicatessen, where you’ll meet the owner and uncover the hidden secrets of Athenian eats. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In Kotzia Square in front of the Mayor… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00: one departure 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 €161 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Greece - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.95 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 42. - 5 stars: 40 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Meet a friendly, local English-speaking food and wine expert - Explore markets and lively squares like Monastiraki and Kotzia - Enjoy traditional meze dishes full of local flavour - Sip Greek wine and ouzo while learning their cultural roots - Taste koulouri, sweets, cheeses, olives, olive oil, and more - Discover top local bars and eateries with expert tips ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Additional Food and Drink ## Itinerary 1. **Kotzia Square** (15m; admission included) - You’ll meet your local guide and begin this Athens tour by exploring Kotzia Square, located in the heart of Athens. The square is surrounded by gorgeous neoclassical buildings, which were constructed in the early 18th century, and also some ancient ruins of old houses that... 2. **Central Market** (50m; admission included) - Your local guide will show you around the best of the Central Market, taking you to places few tourists venture and helping you discover a variety of delicious Greek specialties. From the simple koulouri (a round-shaped bread with sesame seeds) and delicate local pastries, to... 3. **Agia Irini Church** (40m; admission included) - We also try either an invigorating Greek coffee (in the winter) or a cold frappe in warmer days, which are popular local beverages. Athens food is a rich mix of old and new, traditional and modern, and this tour is the perfect way to discover all these aspects. 4. **Athens Street** (30m; admission included) - Next on this culinary tour of Athens, we drop by a Greek deli that sells traditional produce and is a popular shopping place for locals. Here you can chat to the shop owner and ask him about all of his produce — and taste some of course! This spot sells the best seasonal food... 5. **Finally on this Athens tour, you’ll make your way to Monastiraki Square where...** (15m; admission included) - Finally on this Athens tour, you’ll make your way to Monastiraki Square where your adventure will end. Your guide will be happy to recommend other places to see in this ancient city and where some of the best local restaurants are located, if you can stomach even more Greek... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00 - 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 Kotzia Square in front of the Mayor building. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///gone.changing.taps Ends: Monastiraki Square and metro station ## 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - All of the stores you visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run. Supporting small-scale, locally-run businesses helps to preserve the traditional character of old Athens. - At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts. - This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™ ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €322 | €161 | | 4 | €496 | €124 | | 6 | €654 | €109 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Wine Tours start at €48 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 66** | €161 | 3h | 4.95 (42) | private | | [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 #35 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. 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