Athens Off-the-Beaten-Path Gastronomy: Secret Authentic Flavors

5.0 (31 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Step in the authentic Greek flavors on our alternative food tour, away from the tourist sights. Starting at the Kallimarmaro Olympic Stadium, immerse to the hidden gem of Pagrati, a breath away from the city center but worlds apart in ambiance.

Our tour highlights the neighborhood's charm offering glimpses into every day local life rarely seen by tourists.

This journey showcases the best of Greek cuisine, from sipping on coffee at a cozy local café to savoring puff pastries with cheese and honey. Rich flavors of dried figs and pistachios at a quaint nut shop and a visit at a neighborhood bakery for spanakopita

Next, we'll gather at a charming taverna in a local square and dine family-style, inspired by Greek grandmothers. Classics like moussaka, stuffed peppers, and zucchini balls, accompanied by feta cheese dips and meatballs in lemon broth.

As the evening unfolds, we'll venture to an edgy bar for sweet digestive liqueurs. Finally desserts: Baklava and other traditional sweets.

What's included

  • Traditional Greek coffee or iced coffee
  • Local pastries
  • Rakomelo or Mastiha (traditional liqueur digestives)
  • Variety of traditional 'home-cooked' foods and meze
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Kallimarmaro
    Pass by
    Experience the edgy charm of Pagrati and mingle with the locals, just moments from touristy Plaka.

    We will commence our tour at the iconic Kallimarmaro Olympic Stadium, and guide you away to the hidden gem of Pagrati, just a stone's throw from the bustling city center but worlds apart in ambiance.
  2. 40m
    Start your day with a Greek breakfast: Greek iced coffee or traditional Greek coffee and puff pastries with cheese and honey
  3. 40m
    Indulge in a Gastronomic Jounrey through Greek Cuisine. Try the rich flavors of dried figs, raisins, and pistachios in a nut shop, to a freshly baked Spanakopita in a local bakery.
  4. 1h
    Feast on Homemade Classics at a Charming Taverna, savoring Greek Grandmother-inspired dishes. Taste hearty lunch mezze family style where everything is to share: moussaka, pastichio, stuffed peppers, and zucchini balls.
  5. 40m
    Conclude your culinary adventure with two sweet digestive liqueurs and traditional Greek Sweets like baklava.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kallimarmaro Panathinaic Stadium, on the left-hand side of the Stadium at Plateia Stadiou and Efforionos Streets.

End point

Kallimarmaro Panathinaic Stadium, on the left-hand side of the Stadium at Plateia Stadiou and Efforionos Streets.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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