Athens Authentic Greek Food Walking Tour (Small Group)
Description
Taste your way through Athens on an award-winning small group tour! Let your guide lead you through the twisting streets of the city to 10 carefully selected specialty food shops, and sample the finest olive oil, cheese, cured meats, sweets, spices, tapas and Greek souvlaki. All 15 tastings are included. Discover the flavors of Athens, one bite at a time!
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The central square of Athens is dominated by the Greek Parliament (formerly the Royal Palace) and characterized by the high energy level created by the constant movement of people through the city’s busiest crossroads.
Souvenir shops, ancient monuments and the oldest area of the city attract the greatest concentration of tourists in Athens to this picturesque cluster of narrow alleys just below the towering stone sides of the Acropolis...
Hadrian’s library, great street food and an underground river hidden in a metro station await those who come to this antique and flea market area in search of a bargain or a look of one the city’s few surviving Ottoman mosques.
Long a neighbourhood where local craftsmen worked out of small shops, Psirri is now one of the city’s hottest new spots for evening food and drink. It’s also one of the best places to check out the city’s latest street art.
Athens' food market, bustling with locals seeking fresh produce, meats, and fish. Despite its lively atmosphere, it remains a true reflection of daily life, offering a genuine experience of the city's culinary culture.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour equals lunch. It visits 10 food places, has 15 tastings and goes through 4 different neighborhoods
- We recommend you have a light breakfast as there will be plenty to taste!
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Can accommodate special dietary requirements, please ask
- Not recommended for travelers with constraining dietary restrictions or severe food allergies
Reviews(895)
We enjoyed our guide, and we felt the olive oil tasting was the standout part of the tour, and made up 10 of the tastings. The rest (5 other tastings) were mostly sweet, and were only ok. These were also served in completely the wrong order (sweet things first) which was particularly strange when on the 5.30 pm tour. I think there are so many wonderful Greek dishes that could have been chosen, including a wider variety of Baklava and more savoury vegetable dishes. Compared to other food tours it was a bit average. Sorry!
Katerina and this food tour was very informative, and we visited many places that we would not have went to otherwise! She blended the food with history and culture well. We especially enjoyed the Greek coffee and olive oil tasting!
Unfortunately, we felt rushed during this tour. It was our first time in Athens and would have loved to be able to look around and enjoy the city, but we were constantly rushing to keep up with our tour guide far ahead.. The food was good, but I would have preferred less sweets. Is gelato really an authentic greek food? The best part was the olive oil tasting. The ladies there really knew their stuff and were super friendly!
Wonderful food tour! The Greek history along with the food choices kept us entertained and full! I highly recommend this tour if you’re in Athens.
Great tour and guide was informative and friendly. Come hungry! Worth the price for the amount of food.
Our tour guide offered a fantastic insight into Greek food culture and local life. We sampled a wonderful variety of authentic foods, including delicious local delicacies, different types of olive oils, and excellent Greek wines. One of my favourite treats was the freshly made crisp doughnuts, which were absolutely amazing. Walking through the vibrant fish and meat markets was a unique experience, giving us the chance to see where locals shop and learn about traditional ingredients used in Greek cuisine. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Greek food and history, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Athens who wants to discover authentic Greek flavours beyond the typical tourist spots. Come hungry—you’ll leave with a greater appreciation for Greek cuisine and plenty of wonderful memories!
Brilliant tour with wonderful food and friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide Simos
A long and tiring walk but with our guide Simos and all the amazing food we tasted, it was well worth it
Simos was so knowledgeable about Athens, the culture, history, and food! All of the food was absolutely delicious and there were so many stops away from the tourist spots. We really got a true sense of Greek culture and food. I would highly recommend this tour!
We had a fantastic evening on the Athens food tour with Simos. The experience offered the perfect blend of delicious local food and fascinating insights into Greek history and culture. Simos was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Athens, bringing each stop to life with interesting stories and recommendations. The variety of authentic dishes we sampled was excellent, and we discovered places we would never have found on our own. Simos created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere that the whole group felt welcomed from the start.
