REVIEWS · ATHENS
The Varvakios market and the small plates in Psyri are ten minutes apart and worlds apart. The 15 tours below cover both, priced and clear on how much wine arrives with the mezedes.
Walk from Monastiraki through Aiolou Street, Varvakios Agora, Psyrri, and Athens’ spice quarter while tasting koulouri, meze, souvlaki, Greek coffee, wine, tsipouro, and loukoumades. Guides such as Adele, Ana, Maria, and Tonia add food stories, market context, and practical Athens tips.
“Adele was the best tour guide ever. She was able to answer all of our questions! We even got a photo with her at the end!”
Meet at Syntagma Square for a three-hour walk through central Athens, stopping for pies, souvlaki, peinirli, loukoumades, and other Greek sweets. Guides such as Fotis, Giota, Jenny, and Emi add food stories, history, and local tips. Vegetarian choices are available, but vegan and gluten-free options are limited.
“It was great, we had Giota as a guide and she was wonderful and very knowledgeable, she told great stories and was able to answer all questions”
Meet your English-speaking guide in Monastiraki Square for four hours of Greek food and local culture. Expect Varvakios Agora, bakeries, specialty shops, wine, ouzo, olive oil, mezze, and a final souvlaki or gyro meal. Guides include Adele, Anna, Tonia, Dorela, Maria, and Dimitra.
“Our family of 10 really enjoyed this walking tour. I am late to review and cannot recall our guide's name, but it was a fantastic walking tour with really great tastings. We still talk about this tour (two years later!) I highly recommend for anyone wanting a delicious introduction to Athens!”
Spend 3.5 hours tasting Greek food with a guide such as Rachel, Arela, Sofia, Katerina, or Mike. Visit Athens Central Market when open, sample cheese, meats, honey, sweets, and olive oil, then enjoy gyros, wine, ouzo, coffee, and bougatsa in Psirri.
“This was a great tour. Rachel was the best! She took us to alot of different places to shop, and eat. She always made sure we had everything we needed. Don't pass on this!”
Meet your English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen, walk to Varvakios Agora for ingredients, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. You will eat together with wine, soft drinks, water, and a Greek digestif.
“LOVED LOVED LOVED this! We loved it all from the walk through the local food markets, to learning new recipes and sharing the food together as a group at the end. Despina was lovely. Efharisto Despina 😍”
Join a local food expert for a 3.5-hour walk from Syntagma to Monastiraki. In a group of up to 12, you’ll taste Greek cheeses, cured meats, olive oil, coffee, souvlaki, pastries, and more while exploring Plaka, Psiri, and Varvakios Market.
“Obviously the food and the variety and choices of establishments was superb . Our guide was wonderful.”
Walk from Syntagma Square to Monastiraki with a local guide such as Emi, Yota, Fotis, or Jenny. Expect olive oil, cheese, street food, meze, Greek drinks, dessert, and practical food tips in a group of no more than 12.
“So much fun. We saw parts of Athens that I would have never found on my own. Tour guide was amazing.”
Walk from Monastiraki through Psirri and Aiolou with a local English-speaking guide such as Katerina, Dimitri, Clea, or Orestis. Expect souvlaki, pies, cheeses, cold cuts, wine, tsipouro, meze, and dessert, with a full seated dinner included.
“Clea provided a very interesting and filling tour. There were 5 food stops one of which was a full dinner. We explored several neighborhoods and native Greek food. Portions were generous and food was delicious. Would highly recommend.”
Walk from Monastiraki through Athinas, Psirri, Evripidou, and Aiolou with a guide such as Orestis, Viktor, Lucas, or Zephyr. Expect generous Greek tastings, wine, tsipouro, a seated meze meal, and plenty of neighborhood history. An optional small-group upgrade limits the group to 12.
“Be prepared for a GOOD time. The tasty food and accompanying explanations (wine was offered as well) combined for an unforgettable experience. The range of offerings will please everyone's palate. Our guide, Viktor, was especially kind, addressing everyone by their first names and addressing all questions in a prompt and respectful manner.”
Start at Syntagma Square with an English-speaking food guide, then walk through Aiolou, local shops, and Varvakeios Market. Expect koulouri, pies, cheeses, olive oil, honey, and a final souvlaki in Psyri. Guides such as Stella, Marina, and Orestis are praised for food knowledge and easygoing storytelling.
“Our guide Lucy was so knowledgeable and friendly and clearly loves Greek cuisine and sharing it with others. We enjoyed all the food we sampled and getting to k ow other travelers.”
Spend about three and a half hours walking from Monastiraki through Psiri, stopping for Greek coffee, rose-petal spoon sweet, handmade pies, gyros, cheese, cured meats, wine, spirits, and loukoumades. English-speaking guides such as Sophia, Christina, and Zoi add local food and cultural context.
“Zoi was an amazing tour leader so knowledgeable and charismatic. It was far more than a food tour. She wove the food offerings into her knowledge of Greek and Athenian history giving us an understanding of how both related to life in the local area. We highly recommend this tour!”
Start at Syntagma Square with an English-speaking foodie guide, then walk to family shops, tavernas, specialty stores, and Athens Central Market. Expect eight food stops, 15 tastings, drinks, lunch, and dessert over four hours. Vegetarian substitutions are available in small groups; gluten-free guests should book private.
“wonderful tour with great guide who helped the group bond - so much that we tried another if her recommendations as a group the next night!”
Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour walk through Monastiraki, Athens Central Market, Psyri, and Evripidou. Taste Greek pies or souvlaki, cheeses, olives, olive oil, honey, meze, wine, and loukoumades. Private groups are available, and evening routes may change when the market is closed.
“Loved walking through the meat and fish markets. The local honey tasting was fun, ended up buying some. Food overall was outstanding. That all said the guide made it fun, adventurous and educational. Will definitely do this again if I ever come back.”
Start at 10 a.m. in Syntagma with a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Niki, Eugenia, Gari, and Manos lead you through bakeries, delis, taverns, Central Market, and Psiri, serving enough Greek food for lunch.
“Outstanding food tasting tour. We were able to taste a variety of Greek specialties which provided a window into Greek cuisine. Our guide Gari was polite, humble and very informative.”
Walk central Athens with a private local foodie and stop for six or ten Greek food and drink tastings. Guides such as Voula, Yorgos, Dimitris, Makram, and Dionysis have taken visitors to markets, small eateries, specialty shops, distilleries, and dessert counters.
“The experience was excellent! We were immersed into the culture of Athens by our wonderful guide Mammos! The scenery and diversity of Athens was so interesting! The guide took us to unique restaurants and shops! The variety of food was good!”
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