Personally Tested & Reviewed
Best Food Tours in Athens for 2026
Curated by Dimitris Stathopoulos, Athens food editor
I've personally taken or researched every tour on this list. My criteria: authenticity of the food stops, knowledge and personality of the guide, quality and variety of tastings, and overall value. The first two tours are my own — the rest are the best options I've found for different budgets and travel styles.
Private Food Tour Athens — Travel Like a Food Editor
by Dimitris Stathopoulos
From €119
“I designed this walk for people who eat first, sightsee second. We go off the tourist trail — the market stalls, the hole-in-the-wall tavernas, the bakeries only locals know.”
Noctourism: Athens After Dark — Food & Silence Walking Tour
by Dimitris Stathopoulos
From €89
“Athens at night is a completely different city. I designed this tour to show the quieter, more contemplative side of the food scene after the tourists go home.”
Culinary Secrets of Downtown Athens
by Culinary Backstreets
From €130
“Culinary Backstreets do what I do privately — they find the places hidden in plain sight. Their Athens tour is the most thorough street-food deep-dive you'll find.”
Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Mythology Tour
by Alternative Athens
From €49
“The way I'd want to see the Acropolis for the first time — stories, not dates.”
Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour
by Athens Food on Foot
From €68
“18 Greek delicacies in one morning. Athens Food on Foot know the market better than anyone — this is the city's benchmark food tour.”
Greek Cooking Class & Rooftop Dinner
by The Artist Athens
From €75
“Learn to cook what you tasted on my food tour — with Acropolis views.”
Greek Wine Tasting Under the Acropolis
by Athens Wine Tasting
From €39
“Greek wines you won't find on your own — with a certified sommelier.”
How I Chose These Tours
As a food editor, I evaluate tours the same way I review restaurants: the quality of what you eat matters most, but so does the story behind it. I look for guides who are genuinely passionate, food stops that are authentic (not “tourist-friendly” versions), and experiences that leave you with a deeper understanding of Greek food culture.
Every tour on this list meets those standards. Some are better for couples, others for families or solo travelers. If you're not sure which one fits, just ask me.
Beyond Athens
Day Trips & Getaways
Athens is the perfect base. These are the escapes Dimitris recommends to every visitor — UNESCO sites, island hops, and epic sunsets within reach.
Meteora
Monasteries Suspended in the Sky
Delphi
The Center of the Ancient World
Saronic Islands
Hydra · Poros · Aegina
Cape Sounion
Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon
Not sure which tour fits you?
Ask Dimitris — he'll recommend the perfect one for your group.
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