Greek food layers the grill (souvlaki, kontosouvli), the garden (mageiria with horta and beans), and the sea (lobster pasta, gavros, octopus). Athens carries the densest modern scene; islands and the north add real regional accents. Pick a city to begin.

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Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour★ 4.9 (4,099)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Athens: Street Food Tasting Tour

Immerse yourself in Athenian cuisine, sample the best street food with beer or wine, explore Athens, and hang out where the locals do on this guided walking tour.

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Cuisines across Greece 6
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Signature dishes across Greece 36
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Dietary across Greece 5
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