Culinary Backstreets of Plaka - Athens Food Tour
Description
The historic Plaka district might be one of Athens’ most popular tourist destinations, but there’s another part of the area that vsitors rarely see, one where the city’s ancient heart beats a little louder. Under the shadow of the Acropolis, this is the place that saw the birth of classical Greek and Western civilization and also the turbulent arrival of Christianity. There are traces here of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans, found in the ruins, churches, local houses, and – most importantly – in the food.
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On this food tour in Plaka, we will explore the district’s culinary diamonds in the touristy rough while at the same time getting a sense of how this ancient district shaped the growth of modern Athens.
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(224)
Natali was an excellent and delightful guide. She provided historic and cultural information as we walked and ate a wonderful variety of traditional Greek foods. Thank you!!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for walking the backstreets of Athens with us. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the rich historical context and the wonderful variety of traditional Greek foods. Your visit helps us support these family-run spots, ensuring the city's culinary traditions and unsung heroes continue to thrive.
Great Tour! Had a blast! highly recommend it. Really enjoyed learning about olive oil and having dinner in a much more family run restaurant vs. typical tourist locations. Our guide was really great and we really loved her stories and personal experiences that she shared.
Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed learning the stories behind the food and dining at the family-run spot away from the typical tourist paths. By joining our walks, you are helping us support these unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserve their essential culinary traditions.
We had our food walking tour with Constantine back in June. It was just my husband and I it was a very personal experience. Constantine wasa pleasure to spend the evening with going around Athens. The food we had was excellent. I was a little leery of trying Greek yogurt, it was a sheep‘s milk yogurt. However, it was the best yogurt I have ever had in my whole life and nothing like the Greek yogurt here in the United States olive oil tasting was awesome! Everything was great. Don’t hesitate to book your tour today.
Thank you for the wonderful review of your evening exploring Athens. We are thrilled you loved the traditional sheep's milk yogurt and olive oil, as embracing these authentic flavors helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen who preserve these vital culinary crafts. We deeply appreciate your commitment to honest tourism and hope to share more daily life stories with you on a future walk.
Our guide Katia was amazing! Very knowledgeable and informative. She shared personal stories and had a perfect pace. She shared a wide variety of flavors and adapted quickly to our interests and needs. I would very highly recommend this tour! Excellent experience!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us to explore the true flavors of the city. We are thrilled that you enjoyed walking alongside us to discover the unsung heroes and daily life of Athens. Your participation helps us continue our mission of honest tourism and preserving these precious, family-run culinary traditions.
We had a wonderful day with Katia.She was very knowledgeable both about culinary issues and was able to often put the experience in a cultural and historical context. We would have no hesitation in recommending the tour (and Katia) to anyone considering it.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the historical and cultural context of the city's daily life while discovering its delicious food. Thank you for supporting these unsung culinary heroes and helping us preserve their meaningful traditions.
Katia was an informative, knowledgeable and generous host. We experienced some beautiful food in authentic settings, much of which we would not have experienced without her expertise and guidance.
Thank you for the beautiful review. We are delighted that Katia could share the true flavors of the city with you and guide you through such authentic settings. By joining our walks, you help us support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserve these meaningful culinary traditions for the future.
Constantine was very friendly, informative and patient. He had lots of energy. The food and wine was of course great. He introduced to several of the people at the restaurants which made it even more special.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring Athens and connecting with the dedicated people behind the food. By joining our walks, you help support these local heroes and preserve their traditional family-run spots.
Natalie, our Guide, was nothing.less than brilliant! She talked with and engaged each of the six adults and teens in our group. She picked interesting places we would not likely have found on our own and we ate a lit of wonderful food. One stop, a specialty shop where the owner was an olive oil sommelier. That was a delightful stop. Natalie was such a brilliant personality and made the entire evening tour delightful. I would book another tour anytime.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed connecting with the local culinary artisans, like the olive oil sommelier, who work hard to keep our city's precious traditions alive. Your presence and support truly help us champion these unsung heroes of the kitchen, and we would be absolutely honored to walk the backstreets with you again anytime.
Amazing experience. Great food. Natalie is amazing.
Thank you for the review and for supporting our local culinary heroes. We deeply appreciate you joining us to explore authentic daily life and help preserve these beautiful food traditions. We hope to walk the backstreets and share more honest stories with you again soon.
This was a fantastic experience! We learned so much, enjoyed the food, and Natalie was knowledgeable and great company. Highly recommend.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for spending the day with us. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the daily life of the city and connecting with the unsung heroes of the kitchen. Your participation helps us preserve these vital culinary traditions, and we hope to share more stories with you in the future.
