About the Guide

Meet Dimitris Stathopoulos

Dimitris is an Athens-born food and travel editor with over 400 published articles in Greece's leading media — including travel.gr, where he is a signature contributor, and Cantina by Protothema, the food section of one of Greece's largest national newspapers. He has spent the better part of fifteen years exploring every corner of the country's food scene — from century-old market stalls to hidden mountain tavernas that even many locals don't know about.

His journey into food tours began naturally: friends visiting Athens would always ask for restaurant recommendations, and those recommendations turned into impromptu food walks that became legendary among his circle. The same editorial precision he applies to a published article — fact-checked, opinionated, and honest — goes into every tour he leads.

Today, Dimitris leads private food experiences rated 4.9 out of 5 by over 115 guests on WithLocals. Every stop is chosen for a reason. Every story is real. No tourist menus, no commissions from restaurants — just the Athens he actually eats in.