Culinary Kickstart Tour: Athens

The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Athens through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Athens satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Experience details

• Destination

  Athens

• Category

  Food tours

• Duration

  2 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Ελληνικά • Čeština • Deutsch • Italiano • Français

• What's included

  Private Guide • 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings • Vegetarian Options Available

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  At the entrance of Athens Tiare hotel

• Food Introduction

  This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

• Locals’ Favorites

  Kickstart your time in Athens by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like loukoumades and raki picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

• City Highlights

  This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Athens. Check out Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Avissinias square and more city highlights along the way

• Food Recommendations

  With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Athens. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

• Special Diet or Allergies?

  If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Tatialena

  The food and art lover

  Tatialena

  4.9

  55 reviews

  I speak

  English • Ελληνικά
  Choose
• Dionysis

  The Urban Archaeologist

  Dionysis

  4.8

  96 reviews

  I speak

  English
  Choose
• Nikolas

  Adventurous Explorer

  Nikolas

  4.9

  96 reviews

  I speak

  Ελληνικά • English • Čeština
  Choose
• Dimitris

  The Foodie Traveler

  Dimitris

  4.9

  100 reviews

  I speak

  Ελληνικά • English
  Choose
• Ioannis

  The Funny Lawyer

  Ioannis

  5.0

  227 reviews

  I speak

  English • Français • Ελληνικά
  Choose
• +3

  Voula, Yorgos & 3 other locals are available

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • In case of leftovers, ask for a container to-go to reduce waste

• Included

  • Private Guide
  • 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available

• Not included

  • Entrance to Attractions

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.