Food tour Athens: Taste regional specialties and street food

Savor Athens’ hidden culinary gems and authentic street flavors with a local guide

A 3-hour walking food tour of downtown Athens with a local English-speaking guide, tasting regional specialties and street food at stops across Monastiraki, the Central Market, Psirri and Evripidou Street, then sitting down to a full meal of Greek meze, cured meats, cheese and dessert with wine or beer. The tour runs weekdays and weekends, though some venues close in the evening and on Sundays. Groups stay under 12 or up to 20 depending on the option you choose.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Monastiraki30m
2. Athens Central Market30m
3. Psiri30m

Athens food and culture walking tour

• Begin at Monastiraki square
• Walk down Athinas Street
• Visit Athens Central Market
• Explore Psirri neighborhood
• Discover Evripidou Street delicatessens
• End near Aiolou Street

The experience

The walk starts in Monastiraki, the square ringed by ancient ruins and street vendors where the guide sets the pace and points out what locals actually eat. From there you move down Athinas Street (lined with spice stores and traditional shops) toward the Central Market, where you taste among the vendors selling fresh seafood, produce and specialty ingredients. This is where the city's home cooks shop, and the guide walks you through what makes the market the center of Athens' food culture.

You taste Greek olives with dakos (traditional Cretan barley rusks), an assortment of local artisanal cheeses, and a choice of savory puff pastry pie or street food like souvlaki or gyros as you move through the stalls. The route then takes you into Psirri, a neighborhood of artisan shops and tavernas known for authentic flavors, and along Evripidou Street, where delicatessens stock exotic spices, cured meats and local delicacies. Some venues close in the evening and on Sundays, so the stops shift depending on when you go.

The tour wraps near Aiolou Street with views toward the Roman Agora and the Acropolis. You sit down to a full meal of Greek meze (a generous spread of regional specialties with vegetarian options) alongside a selection of cured meats, a Greek dessert like loukoumades or baklava, and a glass of wine or beer. During the charcuterie tasting earlier in the walk, you also get a glass of red or white wine and tsipouro, a traditional Greek spirit. The whole thing takes 3 hours.

What’s included

• Greek olives with dakos.
• local artisanal cheeses.
• a choice of savory puff pastry pie or street food like souvlaki or gyros.
• a glass of wine and tsipouro during the charcuterie tasting.
• a seated meal of Greek meze, regional specialties and cured meats.
• a Greek dessert such as loukoumades or baklava.
• a glass of wine or beer with the meal.
• a local English-speaking guide for the full 3 hours.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group of up to 20 people, sharedUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:30 and 17:00Shared group tour: take in a culinary journey with up to 20 people in your group.

Small group (up to 12 people)Up to 12 people · Guide in English · 09:30, 13:30 and 17:00Small group tour: enjoy a culinary journey in a group of up to 12 people.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:30, 13:30 and 17:00, from € 74 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 13:30 and 17:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you prefer a closer connection with the guide and other food lovers. The shared group works well if you're flexible about group size and want a lower price per person. Either way, the fixed route and seated meal mean you're not deciding where to eat or what to order. The guide handles the stops and the kitchen handles the menu, so you just taste and ask questions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the small group and shared group options?

The small group tour caps at 12 people. The shared group goes up to 20. Both follow the same route and tastings with a local guide in English.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

The tour offers limited options for gluten-free, vegan, lactose-free and low-carb diets. Let the operator know your restrictions when you book so they can plan accordingly.

Does the Central Market stay open for evening tours?

The Central Market closes in the evening, so evening tours skip it and visit other stops instead. Some delicatessens and specialty shops also close in the evening and on Sundays, so the route adjusts based on when you go.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or bring a stroller?

The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though downtown Athens has narrow streets and pavements that can present challenges. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the seated meal at the end?

The seated lunch or dinner includes a generous spread of authentic Greek meze and regional specialties, vegetarian-friendly options, a selection of cured meats, a Greek dessert, and a glass of wine or beer.