Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings
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Is Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings worth booking?
Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings is a 3.5-hour experience in Athens, Greece, from $15 per person. It scores 97 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1,997 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 97 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1,997)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone! Visit local streets where we see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and s
What you get
About this experience
Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone! Visit local streets where we see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and spices in markets of colour, scents and noise. Taste olives, oil and honey from a farmer and local wine made on site. 4.00pm tours will see SOME of the market as it is closing. On Sundays the markets ARE SHUT so we visit a taverna and eat traditional food with ouzo and local wine. Visit a delicatessean and a spice shop and a producer of olive oil and honey. You will also enjoy Greek coffee and yogurt from a local producer. 20+ tastings offered including sit down meals of meat and fish on all tours. Learn about Greek culture and meet with the locals. Vegetarian, vegan, GF options available. Vegan not available on Sundays. Discounted childrens rate offered. If you want a particular host then please message before booking to find out which tours they are running!
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
Not included
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
You will be fully immersed in the meat, fish, spice and fruit markets. This is not a supermarket experience. The markets are the hub of Athens shopping area and a must see to truely understand how we shop and prepare our food. The fish market is the biggest fish market in Europe with over 5 ton of fish daily. It is loud, busy and fascinating.
40 minutes here
Learn about how the Greeks eat seasonal fruits and vegetables as we walk through the local laiki (farmers market). We will discuss when we eat fresh products and sample some seasonal fruits
10 minutes here
The wonderful spice market and home to many local producers shops. Here we will stop at three different stores, a honey producer, olive and olive oil producer and a highly esteemed deli shop. We will tast their products and learn about what makes olive oil good and how Greeks use honey in their diet. You will have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs as we visit the amazing shops in this street
50 minutes here
Athens Street
Sample souvlaki in one of our favorite places right near the markets. The tender pieces of meat (or vegetables) on a skewer with Greek yoghurt and a local wine is the first of our 2 sit down tasting experiences. Some tours will go to a mom and pop taverna instead of the souvlaki stop but all tours will have 2 sit down stops.
30 minutes here
Athens
Now for the grande finale. A big meze meal with meat, fish, vegetables, beans and more. This covers many aspects of Greek gastronomy. A desert of Greek yoghurt with honey, all accomponied with our national drink, Ouzo.
50 minutes here
A honey tasting in a wonderful family owned honey business. Sample different honies and discover how honey is made and how the Greeks include this delicacy in their daily diet.
15 minutes here
Athens Street
We meet in Athinas Street at Ev Athinas, a hole in the wall pie shop and start our tastings immediately with our most favorite filo pastry pies and Greek coffee. As we walk along this busy shopping street, you will start to see signs of the food markets and the daily shoppers. The scenery changes as we move away from the tourist away and get deeper into the local area for shoppers and traders. You will walk past many small food shops selling delicous, local products and will have the opportunity to talk to the vendors and shop if you want to.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Athens
Our meeting point is at a pie coffee shop called En Athinas which you will find at Athinas 41 10554. We will hold a small red sign says Food around Athens. The meeting point En Athinas 41 is next to a small hotel called Hotel Cecil.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our meeting point is at a pie coffee shop called En Athinas which you will find at Athinas 41 10554. We will hold a small red sign says Food around Athens. The meeting point En Athinas 41 is next to a small hotel called Hotel Cecil.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Food Around Athens
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- When booking the tour starting at 4pm or later the market will be closed
- On Sunday the markets are shut so we do not visit them. We have a honey and olive oil tasting instead
- Most dietery requirements can be accommodated including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
- We have over 7000 online reviews
- Licensed tourism office number EOT 0259E70000815901
- Featured on UK TV show, A new life in the sun
- Vegan options not available on Sundays
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,996 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
1,996 verified traveler reviews for Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A culinary must-do in Athens!
Food Around Athens culinary tour today was a real treat. Mike was our guide and he was incredibly knowledgable about Greek ingredients, food preparations, history, culture...honestly just about anything you could want to know. He is obviously very proud of his country's food traditions. We visited so many different shops and stalls, all artisan and family owned, from olives and olive oil to spices to honey to nuts to - well everything! A real highlight was the market where the restaurants and locals buy all of their meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. We also ate at two family-owned restaurants that served incredible local fare. This tour is worth every penny and we highly recommend it.
via Viator
A must-do culinary experience in Athens
Food Around Athens culinary tour today was a real treat. Mike was our guide and he was incredibly knowledgable about Greek ingredients, food preparations, history, culture...honestly just about anything you could want to know. He is obviously very proud of his country's food traditions. We visited so many different shops and stalls, all artisan and family owned, from olives and olive oil to spices to honey to nuts to - well everything! A real highlight was the market where the restaurants and locals buy all of their meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. We also ate at two family-owned restaurants that served incredible local fare. This tour is worth every penny and we highly recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
So much food! Very much...
So much food! Very much worth the price! Love the small group setup and visiting mom-and-pop shops. Excellent guide with high energy kept it fun on a very very hot day.
via Viator
Book this tour ASAP!
If you’re looking for a food tour of Athens, look no further. It was evident from the moment we joined the tour that Mike was passionate about Greek food and culture. Additionally, each local spot we went to Mike had a personal connection with each and every vendor. It was like being welcomed into someone’s home to sit down and enjoy a meal. He was extremely knowledgeable and I learned so much about Greek food and culture. The highlight was sitting down at the end to a full mezze experience, complete with Greek guitar performance. The group size never felt too large and the tour was intimate. I was stuffed by the end of the experience and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens wanting to get a feel for the food and culture. It is a long food tour but the time spent felt well worth it to truly immerse yourself.
via Tripadvisor
Walking Greek Food Tour
This was the best Food Tour I’ve experienced. Our tour guide let us to little out of the way places and not tourist areas. We visited the Agora and the Fish and Meat markets and stopped and sat down to eat two different times with wine and ouzo . The food was authentic and plenty. I would highly recommend
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $15 to $81
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 699
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Why this scores 97
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Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Athens.
How much does Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Athens usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Athens is not rushed.
Is Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1,997 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Athens, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings?
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Around 699 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Athens can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Athens and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Athens within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Athens?
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On Outty we rank every Athens experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Athens Small Group E-Bike Tour, Athens Scenic Bike Tour with Regular or Electric Bike + Acropolis, Athens Full Day Private Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Athens?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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