Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens
Description
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.
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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.
Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
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
The herb and spice street of Athens
Athens is one of the oldest capital cities in the world and among the 10 largest cities in Europe. Thanks to its long history, the numerous sightseeing, and rich culture, Athens offers countless options. With a large variety of places worth visiting and so many choices, making the most of your trip can be quite a challenge, especially for first-time travelers. Worry not, though! Athens Walks is here to save the day. Planning your Athens tours with us is an unforgettable experience; Let our guides take you on time travel in the ancient streets of Plaka. Discover Athens’ hidden treasures. Explore Greek cuisine and Athens nightlife. or let us take you on an excursion out of the city. Get to know Athens like a local. When it comes to our Athens tours, we are the experts. So, waste no more time! Contact us to plan an Athens tour tailored to your very own needs. Together, we’ll make this trip an unforgettable experience!
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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
- 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
Reviews(5,448)
Our tour was fantastic! Nikoleta was the best guide, full of personality and enthusiasm for her hometown and its food scene. We had 6 stops and more food than anyone could try and eat. Worth every penny. I loved the sit down casual stop where we felt like locals.
This was the best tour of our vacation so far. Dora was an incredible guide. We got to see a part of Athens we would never see on our own. A vibrant area with incredible food, pastries, coffee, deserts. Our lunch was so great. Dora, thank you for an incredible day. You are so full of life and friendly, not too mention, funny, and very knowledgeable.
Giannis was great! We had an excellent tour, he was kind and knowledgeable. The food was lovely, and we loved getting to walk around Athens together. Giannis’ love for the city of Athens and the cuisine resounded with every step of this walking tour. It felt personal, and intimate. We felt like true locals!
Our tourguide was Peggy and she perfectly explained the history of each foodstop. The food was amazing and we had a great time. Completly worth it!
Maria was an amazing guide!!! Great culinary history lesson. Wonderful time.
Excellent value for the money! Our guide Tonia was fantastic ! This was my first food tour, but several on the tour commented this was the best food they’ve ever experienced. Highly recommend!
Worth going for sure, authentic Greek foods experienced
What an interesting way to spend a first morning in Athens! Anna was amazing, mixing food knowledge and history, while guiding us around Athens. This is a must do! The food experience was delicious! Note: do not eat before and come hungry, it’s a lot of food! Excellent tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Anna made your first morning in Athens so enjoyable, combining delicious Greek food with fascinating history and local stories. And yes—coming hungry is definitely the best strategy! Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS and for recommending our Athens food tour. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious Athens experience!
Very interesting and tried several foods. Plenty to eat. Couldn't even eat it all. Guide was very knowledgeable and a fairly easy walk
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering a variety of delicious Greek food on our Athens food tour. We’re glad you found the walk comfortable and our guide knowledgeable—and that you had plenty to taste! Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience!
Wow! What a wonderful way to start our Athens & Greek holiday! We arrived from Boston that morning, yes a bit tired from the overnight flight, but this early afternoon tour was a perfect way to explore Athens with our fabulous, knowledgeable guide. We started the tour with traditional coffee, strolled through the streets and neighborhoods in between our 5 food stops. Each stop offered delicious Greek foods with generous portions and lots of food to enjoy, even a cold beer or local wine to enjoy with our meals. You definitely need to arrive hungry. We went through the central market on our tour. We ended with delicious desserts. Our guide was friendly and genuine in her sharing information about the foods. She was a native of Athens and it was wonderful to see her greet friends on the streets.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled that our Athens food tour was the perfect start to your Greek holiday. From traditional coffee and the Central Market to generous tastings, local drinks, and delicious desserts, we’re happy you enjoyed experiencing Athens like a local. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with your guide! Thank you for choosing ATHENS WALKS—we hope to welcome you back for another delicious Athens experience!
