6 Best Food Tours in Athens (2024)

Updated: 2 October, 2024

Here are the best food tours in Athens, along with other gastronomic experiences —fun, exciting, and most importantly, finger lickin’ good. 😋

Greece is famous for its delectable cuisine, featuring flavorful and meticulously prepared dishes. If you're eager to taste authentic Greek food, you won't have any trouble finding fantastic restaurants throughout the country.

However, if you want to dive deeper into the local cuisine while having an unforgettable time, joining a food tour is the way to go, and Athens is the perfect place to start.

In this article, I'll guide you through a variety of culinary activities where you can sample street food, taste wines, learn to prepare traditional dishes, and enjoy thrilling experiences. Don’t miss out!

Best Food Tours in Athens

1. Street Food Tour

Greece is renowned for its amazing street food, and this food tour in Athens is the perfect way to discover the top spots.

During the tour, you'll taste a variety of dishes paired with wine or beer and finish off with desserts. The guide’s explanations are both informative and fun, making the experience even better.

The timing is ideal too, allowing you to explore the city and then join this tour to perfectly end your day.

Start time: 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours
You can check here availability and book the Athens walking food tour or down below.

2. Dinner in the Sky

Dinner in the Sky in Athens is one of the most amazing activities you can do in the Greek capital, offering top-notch service.

The restaurant is suspended 50 meters in the air and rotates slowly, giving you panoramic views of the city, including the Acropolis. The best part is that even at such a height, it doesn’t feel dizzying.

During the year, they have one seating at sunset, which is perfect for watching the city light up. In summer, they have two seatings—one at sunset and one at night.

The dinner itself is exquisite, featuring a wide menu with carefully prepared dishes and an open bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks.

It's truly one of the best things to do in Athens and perfect for a special dinner.

Start time: Varies by season
Duration: 1.5 hours
You can check availability and book Dinner in the Sky here.

👍 Friend's tip: Bring a jacket, as it can get chilly dining up high, even in summer.

3. Greek Cooking Class

If you really want to dive into the local cuisine, this Greek cooking class in Athens is the best way to do it. You'll learn to recreate the dishes when you get back home.

Led by a local chef, the class will guide you through preparing four traditional Greek dishes and the most famous sauce. Afterward, you'll enjoy a dinner with excellent views of the Acropolis.

Start time: 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 4 hours
Check availability and book the cooking class in Athens here.

4. Wine Tasting Athens

Greece has a rich winemaking tradition dating back to ancient times. Today, 250 grape varieties are cultivated, producing unique wines thanks to the favorable Mediterranean climate.

If you want to learn about Greek wines and enjoy some of the best, I recommend this wine tasting in Athens with a specialized sommelier.

The tasting includes several wines from different regions, paired with cheeses and breads. The final touch that makes the experience outstanding is that it’s served on a restaurant terrace with wonderful views of the Acropolis.

Start time: 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Check available dates and book the Greek Wine Tasting here.

5. Wine Tour

If you want to learn about Greek wines and other typical alcoholic beverages in a more relaxed and fun setting, I recommend this evening cocktail and wine tour in Athens.

The guide is knowledgeable about wines and local traditional drinks, making the tour very enjoyable. It's also great if you're traveling solo or want to meet other travelers.

The tour includes stops at several stylish and trendy spots to taste four wines, a mastic-based cocktail, and a couple of Greek liqueurs.

Start time: 6:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours
Check availability and book the Athens wine tour here.

⭐ You can read more about mastic in this article about What to Buy in Greece: 21 Souvenirs and Gifts.

6. Culinary Boat Tour

If you want to enjoy Greek cuisine in a relaxed setting, there's nothing like this food boat tour around the Saronic Gulf.

The boat tour along the coast, with stops for snorkeling, is very pleasant and ideal for disconnecting from the hustle and bustle of Athens.

On the boat they have snorkeling kit and towels available so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Unlike other boat tours, this one is for small groups of no more than 10 people, making it more relaxing.

To top off the experience, there's a full lunch with appetizers, several main dishes, dessert, coffee, and tea, all carefully prepared by the onboard chef. A truly top-notch experience!

Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 3 hours
Check availability and book the Athens Food Tour on a boat here.

Final Thoughts

These are the best food tours in Athens, allowing you to enjoy its wonderful food and drinks while having a great time.

If you have any questions, leave me a comment below and I'll help you as much as I can. If you found the article useful, share it with other travelers. Have a good trip! 😘

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Andrea Rodriguez

Hello, I’m Andrea, the creator and writer of Viajeros Activos (Active Travelers). I’m a nomad, so I consider myself a full-time traveler. I’m passionate about good food and always looking for new adventures.