Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

A good way to experience Greek culture is through food in a culinary tasting with freshly made traditional Greek salad and Greek wine at Pantopolion tis Mesogiakis Diatrofis.

Varvakeios, the Central Municipal Athens Market, is one of the most famous markets in Athens and offers fresh fruits and vegetables from local produce.

Traditionally brewed Greek coffee during a stop at Mokka, a traditional Greek coffee shop on Athinas street in central Athens.

Legends say Loukoumades were offered to the winners of the first Olympic Games, and at Krinos the typical Greek street food is still prepared in a traditional way with honey syrup and cinnamon.

Meliartos is a contemporary Athenian bakery in the popular Monastiraki neighborhood and offers culinary delights and delicious desserts.

Established in 1922, the Miran deli is specialized in cured meats and visitors find themselves surrounded by hanging pastourma and soutzokakia (Greek sausages).

At the seated tasting area inside the shop, visitors get a lesson in deli meats and learn more about the prestigious history of Miran.

Renowned for their cold cuts, at Miran special cold cuts and cheese selections are prepared for visitors to sample their products.

Along with its famous cold cuts and smoked cheeses, Miran serves another traditional food speciality during its tastings: so-called dolmadakia, grape leaves filled with rice and onions.

The meats section during a stop at the Central Municipal Athens Market (Varvakios Agora) on Athinas street in central Athens.

The fish section during a stop at the Central Municipal Athens Market (Varvakios Agora) on Athinas street in central Athens.

ouvlaki served at the traditional Souvlaki restaurant "Savvas" on Ermou street in central Athens.

Duration3h 30m

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step off the beaten track and awaken your senses on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens, taken at a time that suits your schedule. Walk through Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, to spend a half-day. Your tour leader will explain the stories and the origins of the local food while you will taste and drinks at some of the best local foodies places.

Options

Private Food Tour

meals and drinks are included
Private food tour : Enjoy the most amazing food tour of Athens with a private tour leader.

Shared Small-Group Tour

meals and drinks are included : Enjoy a curated selection of authentic Greek food and drinks included in the tour price.
Shared tour: Enjoy the greatest food tour of the city in a small group (maximum size 12 people).

What's included

Tasting of high quality local products
Food and drink
Local food leader
Groups no larger than 12 people maximum
Visit to the fish and meat market
6 food stops (12 tastings)

Gratuities (Optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Monastiraki
15m

Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views.
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Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology
Central Market Athens
30m

Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
Psirri
30m

Vibrant Psyrri centers on Iroon Square, whose surrounding streets have eateries offering meze and live music, including rembetika (Greek blues). Bars with DJs stay open late, as do tavernas serving traditional specialties like meatballs and Greek salad. Small artisan shops, often decorated with graffiti, sell handmade leather bags, indie fashions and offbeat homewares
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The herb and spice street of Athens
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Monastiraki square in front of the little church on the square

End point

Monastiraki square in front of the little church on the square

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free intolerance participants
Please make sure you will not eat anything in advance cause the amount of food is plenty.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
This tour is suitable for vegetarians, you can inform about your diet preference or alergies your tour leader on spot
Voted as best experience of South Europe this tour is a unique experience of the culinary present and past of Athens
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not recommended for gluten free intolerance

Cancellation policy

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

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