Small Group, Delicious Athens Food Tour

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!

Stop At: Syntagma, Syntagma, Athens, Attica

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

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...

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

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.



Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Psiri, Psiri, Athens, Attica

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Νο68 Βαρβακειος Αγορα, Athina 105 51, Greece

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Sample Menu

• Koulouri - A beloved street snack lightly chewy on the inside, crunchy on athe outside.
• Extra-virgin olive oils - We'll taste a variety of extra virgin olive oils, Greece's liquid gold, which elevates dishes with its rich, fruity taste.
• Graviera cheese & apaki cured meat - A prominent Greek cheese, that stands out for its firm texture and distinctive sweet and nutty taste and a cretan cured meat to remember!
• Olive tapenade - A flavorful spread crafted from finely chopped olives, capers, olive oil, herbs and garlic. A quintessential part of the mediterranean diet.
• Tsipouro drink - A traditional Greek grape pomace brandy, known for its strong, clear spirit. It's enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanied by meze in social settings.
• Souvlaki with pita - A classic Greek dish with skewered and grilled meat, served in warm pita bread, accompanied by fresh vegetables and often tzatziki sauce
• Assortment of tapas - A variety of Greek dishes, both main and starters to share family style so that you can taste many more Greek flavors
• Greek coffee - Our version of coffee, a finely ground coffee brewed with water and sugar, boiled to create a strong, thick brew
• Baklava & loukoumades - A luscious Greek pastry, with layers of crisp phyllo, honey, fragrant butter and nuts and loukoumades, the Greek version of donuts!
• Bougatsa phyllo pastry - A delectable Greek pastry, consisting of thin layers of phyllo dough enveloping a sweet creamy filling. Can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.


Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Public Syntagma, Karagiorgi Servias 1, Athina 105 63, Greece

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• All tastings during the tour (15 tastings that equal lunch)
• Local Food Expert guide

Not Included

• Any extra food or drinks participants may get on their own
• Transfers from/to the meeting point

Facilities