Athens Food on Foot

Athens Food on Foot is a food tour company that sets out to show visitors the places where Athenians actually eat. It was founded by Anna Tzogia, who was born in Thessaloniki and grew up cooking and farming with her family, including her grandmother's Pontian recipes. She now picks every stop herself, seeking out authentic restaurants, cafés and food markets used by locals. The company trades as Tour Experts and is licensed in Athens, and it is listed by Discover Greece, the national tourism platform.

The programme centres on tasting walks through the historic centre. The signature Ultimate Food Tasting Tour of Athens and the Classic Food Tasting Tour of Athens cover the old commercial heart of the city, while the Athens Evening Food Tasting Tour moves through Plaka as the lights come on. Typical tastings include Greek classics such as bougatsa, tyropita and moussaka, and the walks give context on how Athenians eat through the day, from breakfast pastries to evening meals.

There are several versions for different travellers. The Athens Family Food Tour is designed with children in mind, the Vegetarian Food Tour of Athens is run as a semi-private tour, and a Private Athens Food and Wine Tour suits couples and small groups who want a more personal experience with wine. Other options listed by the company include an evening street food tour, a culinary and heritage experience, a highlights and dinner tour, a wine tasting tour and longer trips combining Athens with the islands of Aegina and Hydra.

The tours suit first-time visitors who want a crash course in Greek food, solo travellers looking for company, and anyone who enjoys learning about a city through its markets and bakeries. A food tour on the first or second day of a trip is particularly useful, as it gives you a list of places and dishes to come back to on your own.

Book online in advance, and tell the team about allergies or dietary needs when you reserve. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes and bring water in summer. Durations and meeting points vary by tour and are confirmed when you book, and the team can be reached by phone in Greece or on a US number for enquiries.