Guided food tours in Athens worth your time and money. operators we would actually book.

Recommended food tours

Culinary Backstreets ★ 4.6

5 hoursUSD140

Route: Backstreet Plaka: Exploring the Culinary Heart of Athens

Culinary Backstreets runs the Backstreet Plaka tour in Athens, a small-group walk through the ancient quarter with five hours of pies, mezedes, ouzo and grandmother cooks.

Eating Europe ★ 4.5

2.5 hoursEUR69

Route: Athens Morning Food and Drinks Tour: A Bite from the Acropolis

Eating Europe runs the morning food walk through Plaka, the Acropolis quarter and Koukaki in Athens, 2.5 hours of handmade phyllo pies, honey doughnuts and gyros across five stops.

Food Tours in Athens, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Athens?

Peak food season in Athens is year-round.

What time do people eat in Athens?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Athens?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Athens?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Athens rewards trust.

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