Mykonos Food Tour: Greek Tastings & Old Town Walk

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Duration2h
Live guideEN
Book up to1h before

Souvlaki & Baklava Through Mykonos' Narrow Streets

You walk through Mykonos Town for two hours, stopping at seven or eight spots to taste Greek spreads, souvlaki, pastries from a 600-year-old bakery, and finish with Greek coffee at the Old Port. The guide handles the route and the introductions. You just show up at Manto Mavrogenous Square and eat your way through the old town. Groups cap at 14, so it stays intimate.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each
  1. Manto Mavrogenous Squarepassing by
  2. Mykonos Town15m
  3. Agios Ioannis Beach20m

Explore Mykonos Town and local foods

  • Start at Manto Mavrogenous Square
  • Walk through Matoyianni Alley
  • Visit Notorious Bar for meze
  • Eat gyros at Souvlaki Restaurant
  • Tour Medieval Wood Oven Bakery
  • Enjoy Greek coffee at Old Port

The experience

So you're wandering Matoyianni Alley and your guide stops in front of this tiny café, Notorious Bar, and suddenly there's a plate of meze and spreads in front of you, and you're tasting things you didn't even know existed five minutes ago. That's how the Mykonos food tour starts, not with a speech but with actual food. You begin at Manto Mavrogenous Square in the heart of town, and from there it's just walking and eating, walking and eating, through the white-washed alleys that somehow all look the same but also completely different depending on which corner you turn.

The stops happen naturally: a souvlaki restaurant where the meat's been marinating since morning, then the Medieval Wood Oven Bakery that's been standing since 1420, which is the kind of detail that lands different when you're standing in front of it. You get spinach pie, Greek-style chicken patties, hummus with fresh bread, feta, tomato and cucumber, kourabie almond cookies. A Greek shot at one point. The walking itself takes about two hours at a slow pace, and yeah, the streets have steps and uneven surfaces, so it's not a stroll, it's actual walking, but you're stopping every few minutes anyway, so your legs get breaks. The tour wraps at the Old Port with Greek coffee in a spot that feels like you've known it forever, even though you found it ten minutes ago.

Groups stay small, fourteen people max, which means you're not shuffling behind a flag or straining to hear. Your guide knows which alleys have the good light and which cafés will actually talk to you instead of just handing you a plate. If you have food allergies, tell them ahead. They'll work around it, but you have to mention it when you book. The whole thing is a walking food tour in Mykonos, which sounds simple until you realize how many places try to do this and just hand you a map and a list of restaurants. This one actually takes you somewhere.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to all tasting stops, eleven tastings (baklava, Greek shot, chicken patties, spinach pie, Greek coffee, hummus with fresh bread, Greek spreads, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, almond cookies, and a souvlaki wrap), and a guided walk through Mykonos Town's alleys and landmarks including Matoyianni Alley, Notorious Bar, a local souvlaki restaurant, the Medieval Wood Oven Bakery, and the Old Port. The tour is led by a local guide and capped at 14 travelers.

Options for this experience

3 options
Mykonos Food Tour - Famous TastingsGuide in English · 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Semi-private: no more than 18 people. Please note this is a semi-private option, so other guests may join.
Small group food tourGuide in English · 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Semi-private small group: no more than 12 people. Please note this is a semi-private option, so other guests may join.
Mykonos Food Tour, PrivateGuide in English · 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Private food tour: Please note this is a private tour, and only your group will take part.
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Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDepartures at 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30Last departure this season: 15 Nov
Book up to1h before
AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years) · Infant (under 2): free
GroupUp to 100
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.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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Greek food without planning seven separate stops yourself. The guide knows which places to go and when, which saves you the research and the awkward walk-in moments. The two-hour pace means you're moving, not sitting, so it suits people who'd rather explore on foot than spend an afternoon at a table.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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.

How long is the food tour in Mykonos?

Approximately two hours of walking at a slow pace, with stops for tastings throughout.

What's included in the tastings?

Baklava, Greek shot, chicken patties, spinach pie, Greek coffee, hummus with bread, spreads, feta, tomato, cucumber, olives, almond cookies, and a souvlaki wrap.

Where does the tour start?

Manto Mavrogenous Square in Mykonos Town.

What's the maximum group size?

14 travelers per tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with walking difficulties?

No. The tour involves approximately two hours of walking on uneven surfaces with steps. It's not recommended for people with mobility challenges, back or knee issues, or pregnant travelers.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

Yes, if you inform the operator before booking. They'll do their best to adjust, but you must notify them in advance.

What happens if I arrive late?

The tour leaves on schedule. If you miss the start, there are no refunds or replacements for the portions you miss.

Is there a cancellation policy?

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are not refundable. No-shows at the meeting point are also non-refundable.

Mykonos Food Tour: Greek Tastings & Old Town Walk

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