Greek Private Food Walking Tour - Taste (Y)Our Way
Description
In this 4 hour private tour, you will visit some of the oldest traditional markets of the capital, taste typical salty and sweet Greek delicacies like the loukoumas and the cheese pie, explore all kinds of herbs and spices, and the world-famous Greek olives, olive oil, and, obviously, the souvlaki. You will also experience some of our most cherished everyday habits, like enjoying a Greek coffee or a glass of ouzo accompanied by a selection of small dishes (meze) in some of the oldest establishments of the historical center of Athens.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Begins the 4 hour walking culinary journey through the tastes and smells of Greece.
Taste the traditional sweets and finger-food like the koulouri (a circular bread, typically encrusted with sesame seeds) and the famous bougatsa (which is probably the most beloved Greek breakfast pastry, consisting of either semolina custard, cheese or even minced meat filling between layers of phyllo).
The colorful Athens Agora (also referred to as the Varvakios Market), the highlight of the vibrant Athinás market district. An extraordinary sensory and gastronomic delight, the market offers an amazing range of spices, cheeses, olives and deli treats. The most impressive part of it being the historic meat, fish and fruit market, offering an incredible variety of fresh products from all over Greece and the world.
In the beautiful Kotzia Square (situated just outside the ancient Acharnian Gate of Classical Athens), you will enjoy a cup of traditional Greek coffee in one of the oldest coffee shops in Greece.
The busiest commercial street of Athens is ideal for walking after having tasted the traditional souvlaki!
The cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
After walking by this wonderful monument, enjoy a wonderful selection of famous Greek dishes while admiring the astonishing Acropolis in one of the most genuine restaurants!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tour can be customized to meet all different dietary preferences and restrictions (i.e. food allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegans etc.).
Reviews(20)
Bianca gave me and my wife the absolute best food tour we’ve ever had. We were in Athens for our honeymoon and she amplified our experience with her intimate knowledge of the city, the food, and Greek culture as a whole. We cannot recommend her enough. Well worth the price. The tour was 4 hours and by the end, we felt like we were having a meal with a family member. She gets all the stars. 10/10
John took us to several eateries throughout Athens. The food was delicious and he did a great job explaining the history behind each item and its significance in Greek culture. We even got to go through a street fresh fish and meat market with hundreds of vendors.
John did a fantastic job! We love the food and he did a great job not only with the food, but giving us history of Athens.
Thank you, Biannca, for an extraordinary experience—we can’t wait to return and explore more with you! Excellent tour.
Our experience was nothing short of wonderful. Blanca took time to explain what each experience was and why it was so important to the people of Greece. She explained how to determine which olives were from the region. She was so comfortable to be with. We even determined that we had similar up brings even though we were from two totally different parts of the world. We learned, laughed, and left as friends.
Bianca was a wonderful guide, giving us a solid historical background for Athens in addition to sharing delicious foods of the region, a walk through the city streets, and an overview of the fantastic street art. She was personable, knowledgeable, and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her food tour.
Our guide, John, was excellent. He took us around the northern and Western sides of the acropolis. We stopped at several spots that he knows to eat local food. We also went to several churches and he told us about the history of Greece and it's churches. It was a wonderful experience.
This was a 5 star experience. Our guide Bianca was knowledgeable and fun. We loved experiencing all the food delights of Athens. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Athens first time and wanting fresh local cuisine.
This was, by far, our favorite tour while in Greece. Bianca was our guide. Not only did she take us to places to try authentic and delicious Greek foods and teach us about the Greek history of Athens, but had us laughing the entire team. If you take this tour, ask for Bianca!
This was a fantastic food tour. We learned so much from our knowledgable guide John regarding Athen’s history, culture, different eras and how these impacted the wonderful authentic food we enjoyed. It was a fun filled stroll and one of our favorite tours among many great tours we enjoyed on a 2 week European vacation. Request John! He is the perfect blend of deep knowledge, and his presentation of facts is interesting and memorable, yet not overwhelming. We enjoyed being guided through the streets of central Athens, the food markets and Plako area with a relaxed authentic Athenian who spoke perfect English. John easily picked up on our unstated interests and tailored the tour to fit both our interests and appetites! The food was superb and the guide was even better!