Athens evening food tasting tour: Small group, Greek mezze & wine

Taste your way through Athens in an evening, one small plate at a time

This small-group evening food tasting tour in Athens combines a walking route through the city with stops at traditional eateries where you sample Greek mezze, cheeses, spinach pies, yogurt with honey and walnuts, pastries like Bougatsa and Koulouri, cold cuts, and dessert, all paired with local Greek wine and ouzo. The tour runs 3.5 hours with a live guide in English, Spanish, French or German, and includes all tastings and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Athens evening food tasting tour

• Walk around Athens streets
• Visit traditional eatery
• Taste Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts
• Sample spinach pies and pastries
• Try Greek cheeses and cold cut meats
• Experience Greek meze with ouzo
• Indulge in dessert

The experience

What makes this different from a standard sightseeing tour is that the walking itself is the frame for the eating. You move through Athens streets, but the major city sites you pass are context for where you stop: a traditional eatery where the meal unfolds across several small plates. Greek mezze, the collection of appetisers the locals order, anchors the experience: you taste the creamy natural yoghurt with honey and walnuts, spinach pies, the sweet pastry Bougatsa, Koulouri bagels, an assortment of Greek cheeses, and cold cut meats. A glass of ouzo arrives with the mezze course, and the evening closes with dessert.

The group stays small, which means the pace can shift when someone wants to linger over a particular dish or ask the guide about what they are tasting. A live guide leads in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German, and dietary requirements can be noted at booking so the eateries know what to prepare. The route covers major city landmarks as you walk between stops, so you are moving through Athens rather than sitting in one place for the whole evening.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility needs. Prams and strollers work for infants and small children, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them, and specialized infant seats are available. The whole experience is designed for all physical fitness levels. The walking is gentle, and the focus is on the food and the company.

What’s included

• Greek mezze, salad, seafood or meats, spinach pies, natural yoghurt with honey and walnuts, traditional pastries like Bougatsa and Koulouri, Greek cheeses, cold cuts, dessert, local Greek wine, and ouzo.
• a live guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Athens Food on Foot

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste what Athenians actually eat rather than what a menu calls "traditional": the mezze, the ouzo, the cheeses and pastries arrive in the order locals order them, and the small-group pace means you can ask about each one as it comes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kinds of Greek food do I actually taste on this tour?

The tour includes Greek mezze (small plates of appetisers), salad, seafood or meats, spinach pies, natural yoghurt with honey and walnuts, traditional pastries like Bougatsa and Koulouri bagels, an assortment of Greek cheeses, cold cuts, and dessert. Wine and ouzo are included with the meal.

How long does the Athens evening food tasting tour take?

The tour runs 3.5 hours, combining a walking route through Athens streets with stops at traditional eateries where the tastings happen.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary requirements?

Yes, indicate any dietary requirements at the time of booking, and the eateries will prepare accordingly for your group.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.