Food Tours in Athens

Greek food is not as commonly explored compared to popular European cuisine from countries such as Italy and France. Greek food is absolutely delicious, infusing various Mediterannean spices with olive oil and fresh seafood. On a food tour in Athens, savor the best Greek food, discover ancient recipes, and learn about their unique culinary practices. You will be introduced to Greek olive bread, pastries, Greek yogurt, cheese, salads, and wine. You can also expect to taste famous delicacies such as Moussaka, Mesimeriano, Gyros, Souvlaki, and baklava.

You will sample cheeses, cold cuts, Greek coffee, the Greek donut (loukoumades), and sip on some local wine, along with organic olive oil and honey, seven-year-old aromatized vinegar, and Greek pizza.

Some of the best Athens food tours are:

Yes, food and wine tours are quite popular in Athens. Sample wines from the wineries of Athens, learn about the wine-making process, discover fresh ingredients used, try out delicious snacks, and more on these tours.

Yes, you will be escorted by a local food expert who will guide you through the food tour and provide you with all the information about traditional Greek food, and its uniqueness. The guide will offer in-depth insight into fresh food and ingredients, famous locations in the countryside where food is sourced from, unique recipes, the history of Greek food, and more.

Yes, private food tours are available in Athens on request where your group will be escorted by a guide around the famous food joints, wineries, exhibits, and restaurants in town.

Most food tours in Athens last about 3-4 hours on average. Depending on the tour your choose, you will explore authentic food, wine tastings from local shops, learning the art of making traditional Greek ingredients, and more in two or more languages along with an expert food guide who will give you a detailed tour.