Athens Food Tour with Local storyteller - Hidden Gems & Tastings
Overview
Discover Athens through its flavors, stories, and traditions on an authentic food and cultural experience led by Eleni, a PhD researcher in Cultural and Gastronomic Tourism. More than a food tour, this immersive journey reveals the culinary heritage, history, and everyday life of Athens through local eyes.
Stroll through historic neighborhoods, lively markets, and hidden gems while meeting passionate vendors, artisan producers, and family-run businesses. Enjoy 10–12 carefully selected Greek tastings, including traditional specialties, seasonal products, local wines, and regional flavors that showcase the richness of Greek cuisine.
Learn the stories behind every dish, explore centuries-old traditions, and discover how food has shaped Greek culture and identity.
Includes: 12–15 food tastings, Greek coffee or beverage, local wines, market visits, hidden neighborhoods, expert local guidance, and all taxes and fees.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Mitropoleos 1
Athina 105 57, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for a 4-hour food journey through the heart of Athens and taste your way through Greece’s rich culinary heritage. Start with koulouri and Greek pies like spanakopita, tiropita, and kotopita, all made with traditional recipes. Enjoy authentic Greek yogurt topped with honey and nuts, explore the art of Greek coffee, and taste both classic and modern iced coffee drinks. At a traditional deli table, enjoy more than 8 different meze dishes—paired with ouzo—including Greek salad with extra virgin olive oil, olives, cheeses, dips, and seasonal specialties. Indulge in two delicious Greek desserts, and discover the magic of fresh honey straight from the honeycomb. A feast for food lovers and culture seekers!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Meals.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Food Tour with Local storyteller - Hidden Gems & Tastings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Food Tour with Local storyteller – Hidden Gems & Tastings will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Meals
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
