Private Tour in Athens
Athens: Food Tour
Athens Food Tour – Taste the city like a Local!
Description
Explore Athens with your senses on this deliciously curated private food tour, designed for travelers who want to experience the city’s culture through its most flavorful expressions: its food. This is not just a tasting tour—it’s a guided journey through the history, identity, and heart of Greek cuisine, led by a local expert who will help you understand what Athenians eat, where they shop, how they cook, and why food is at the core of Greek life.
Perfect for food lovers, cultural explorers, and families alike, this private experience takes you off the beaten path and into the vibrant neighborhoods, traditional markets, and hidden food spots that locals love. You’ll walk through central Athens at a relaxed pace, stopping frequently to taste, smell, and explore the city’s culinary traditions.
Begin your tour with an authentic Greek coffee—prepared the old-fashioned way—and a crunchy, sesame-covered koulouri (Athens’ classic breakfast bread) from a bakery that’s been serving it for decades. Then, continue on to one of the city’s bustling open-air food markets, where your guide will introduce you to seasonal ingredients, herbs, and local specialties. At the Varvakios Central Market, see where locals shop daily for fish, meats, olives, cheeses, and spices. Learn how these ingredients are used in traditional Greek dishes and what sets Athenian cuisine apart from other Mediterranean flavors.
Throughout the tour, you’ll enjoy generous tastings that could include:
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Freshly made spanakopita (spinach pie) or tyropita (cheese pie) from a family-run bakery
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A variety of local cheeses and cold cuts from an artisan deli
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Authentic Greek olives, extra virgin olive oil, and traditional meze (small plates)
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Street food favorite souvlaki or gyros, straight from a local grill
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Sweet treats like loukoumades (Greek doughnuts with honey) or bougatsa
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A shot of tsipouro or ouzo (for adult guests), with an explanation of Greek drinking customs
Because this is a private tour, your guide can tailor the experience to your preferences—whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or simply adventurous. You’ll also gain insight into Greek eating habits, the evolution of the Mediterranean diet, and how food connects people across generations.
More than just a tasting spree, this tour is a window into Athenian life. Along the way, you’ll explore lively districts, meet local shopkeepers, and learn how Greek culture revolves around the table—whether it’s a quick snack at a street corner or a long, family-style lunch filled with laughter and shared plates.
Highlights :
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Taste a variety of authentic Greek foods: savory pies, cheeses, meats, sweets, and more
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Visit traditional shops, markets, and street food spots loved by locals
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Learn about Greek culinary customs, ingredients, and food history
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Private guide offers cultural insights and adapts to your tastes and dietary needs
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Immersive experience in everyday Athenian neighborhoods
Details :
- Private tour, your group only!
- Flexible time start.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- Restrooms will be available during the tour.
- Alcohol will be served only to participants 18+
Meeting point :
The Monastiraki Metro Station. Your guide will provide further information concerning the meeting location.
❓FAQ
The Acropolis is the rocky formation that looms over the city of Athens. It is considered to be an archaeological site and contains the ruins of ancient monuments dating from the pre-historic to the modern times.
When it comes to the Acropolis Hill, the opening hours vary during the winter and the summer time as detailed below:
• Winter: 08:00 – 17:00
• Summer: 8:00- 19:30
• 16th to 30th September: 08:00 – 19:00
• 1st to 15th October: 08:00 – 18:30
• 16th to 30th October: 08:00 – 18:00
The new Acropolis Museum is open daily. (The opening hours vary as seen in the following chart)
• From 1 November to 31 March:
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
• From 1 April to 31 October:
Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 10 pm
The pricing differs according to the season. April 1st – October 31st you will be charged 20€ / person for the Acropolis Hill and an additional 15€ / person for the Acropolis Museum. During the off-season months (November – March) you will be charged 10€ / person for the Acropolis Hill and 10€ / person for the Acropolis Museum.
The tickets to both archaeological sites (the Acropolis Hill archaeological site and the Acropolis museum) are valid for ONE ENTRY ONLY. You will not need a ticket to the area of Anafiotika.
All group tours are conducted in ENGLISH. Private tours can also be conducted in French or Spanish upon request.
It is always advised to have with you a bottle of water, a pair of sunglasses and a hat, especially during the hot summer months in Athens (April – October). Check the weather forecast and if necessary bring a raincoat or/and an umbrella. Your shoes should be enclosed and supportive as the Acropolis Hill can be considered a hiking experience.
For safety reasons it is NOT allowed and/or advised to bring inside any the following items:
– Any food or beverage except for water
– Any sharp items, such as knives or bottle openers
– Any large backpacks will be handed to the cloakroom in the Acropolis museum
– No pets are allowed, except for guide dogs
If you opt for the option without the tickets, you will have to purchase them on your own.
No food or drink is provided by the company.
In case it rains the company WILL provide you with a raincoat, but NOT with an umbrella.
Of course! The Parthenon is one of the monuments you are going to enjoy on top of the Acropolis Hill.
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