Athens Small Group Food & Drinks Tour from the Acropolis
Overview
Wake up to the flavors of Athens on this morning food tour. We’ll explore the Acropolis District’s historic streets, right next to Plaka, the city’s most ancient neighborhood. Then head into the trendy neighborhood of Koukaki, stopping at family-run spots that locals love.
Taste handmade phyllo pies, indulgent Greek donuts with honey, the city’s best gyro wraps, authentic Greek yogurt, a Greek charcuterie board and more! Along the way, sip on a refreshing freddo espresso or try a shot of traditional mastiha liqueur at Athens’ oldest distillery. Meet passionate local heroes and discover why food is at the heart of Greek hospitality.
Perfect for curious food lovers, this 3-hour tour blends Athens’ rich culinary heritage with its vibrant modern-day culture.
What's Included
- Savor tastings like phyllo pies, Trigona Panoramatos, and warm loukoumades with honey
- Enjoy drinks tastings like Greek Coffe, wine and Tsipouro (Greek spirit)
- Wander through Acropolis and Koukaki, meeting vendors who keep Greek food traditions alive.
- Enjoy a handmade gyros or kebab, wrapped in warm pita with classic Greek flavors
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Meeting Location
Pl. Tsokri 1
Athina 117 42, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Kidathineon 41
Athina 105 58, Greece
What To Expect
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Acropolis District (pass by)
Koukaki District (pass by)
Chatzichristou
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lempesi
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dimitrakopoulou
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Petmeza
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dionysiou Areopagitou
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Savor tastings like phyllo pies, Trigona Panoramatos, and warm loukoumades with honey.
- Enjoy drinks tastings like Greek Coffe, wine and Tsipouro (Greek spirit).
- Wander through Acropolis and Koukaki, meeting vendors who keep Greek food traditions alive.
- Enjoy a handmade gyros or kebab, wrapped in warm pita with classic Greek flavors.
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Extra drinks.
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Athens Small Group Food & Drinks Tour from the Acropolis is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Athens Small Group Food & Drinks Tour from the Acropolis 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
- Savor tastings like phyllo pies, Trigona Panoramatos, and warm loukoumades with honey
- Enjoy drinks tastings like Greek Coffe, wine and Tsipouro (Greek spirit)
- Wander through Acropolis and Koukaki, meeting vendors who keep Greek food traditions alive.
- Enjoy a handmade gyros or kebab, wrapped in warm pita with classic Greek flavors
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
