Food & the City: best food tour in Athens

If there’s something more attractive than the many antiquities on display in Athens, that is the local food scene. From street food treats, Athenian stapes and everything in between, the Mediterranean diet is as healthy as it is tasty. Which is why a food tour in Athens is just as important as your regular, sightseeing tours. Food tells you all you need to know about a culture, so bring an appetite to Keytours’ three curated Athens food tours. 

Athens Food Tasting Experience

The Athens Food Tasting Experience tour runs for 4 hours and offers 7 different samplings, during which you’ll get an introduction to the beating heart of Athens that is the central Varvakios Food Market, as well as selected spots where you can sample sweet and savory dishes like loukoumades, bougatsa, souvlaki and Greek yogurt. Starting in Monastiraki square and continuing in the adjacent Psirri district, you’ll visit traditional mom-and-pop stores and local markets, as well as authentic tavernas for mezes, not to mention the famous spice area.  

Athens Dinner in the Sky Tour

For our next food experience in Athens, we’ll levitate you high above the city skyline for a dinner in the sky. The aptly named Athens Dinner in the Sky, really is something out of the ordinary. In this 6 course meal, perched 50 meters high, you’ll get to enjoy a seafood meal consisting of shrimp saganaki, salmon rolls, Greek salad, slow cooked beef filet and chocolate tart. This experience can seat up to 22 people, along with the star chefs who’ll prepare your dinner. This is by far one of the best food tours in Athens you can't miss. Ultimate Evening Food Tasting Tour

Our Ultimate Evening Food Tasting Tour offers the true local experience, as this 3-hour evening tour takes you on a culinary sojourn through Athens’ historic Plaka neighborhood, savoring traditional Greek mezes, exploring hidden gems, and enjoying local spirits guided by an expert. Delight in a hearty meal at an authentic taverna and end the night with sweet, traditional Greek desserts. So which of these is the best food tour in Athens for you? It all depends on your schedule and how much you want to deep-dive into the local culinary scene. Each one of our food tours gives you unique perspectives on what Greek gastronomy is and where it came from - but one thing is certain - choosing to go with Keytours will light the fire of your passion for Greek food.