Activities

Small group delicious Athens guided food tour

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$74.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover the world of Greek food with 8-10 delicious food tastings
Enjoy the atmosphere of specialty food shops
Experience the bustle of Varvakios Open-air Market
Eat breakfast like a local Athenian and have a Greek coffee in a hidden cafe
Visit one of the oldest bakeries of Athens to sample its award-winning bread

What to expect

Olive oil, sweets, Greek ‘meze’, wines and much more - Greece is a foodie paradise! Find out why as you set out on an eating adventure to discover real Greek cooking in the city´s tastiest neighborhoods.

Your guide will take you to the best spots to sample culinary treats such as koulouri, baklava, and souvlaki - and that´s just to start. You´ll also duck into a carefully selected specialty food store where you’ll be able to taste different oils, spreads and other surprises before heading into the bustling Varvakios Market with its local produce and buzzing atmosphere. Explore the city’s spice street and drop into a shop with an incredible variety of local condiments and herbs. Next, head to a local pastry shop for a serious sugar rush with a bougatsa (a traditional cream-filled phyllo treat). The last stop on the tour is for a selection of scrumptious Greek meze, with appetizers, a variety of cheese, and cured meats.

Immerse yourself in the world of Greek food with this foodie fun-packed tour filled with treats, culture, and the lively energy of Athens.

What's included

Drinks
Guided walking tour
Food tasting

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Where

Karagiorgi Servias 1, Athina 105 63, Greece

Meeting point:

Your guide will be holding an Alternative Athens sign and will meet you in front of 'Public Store' in the lower part of Syntagma Square and next door to the 'Everest' store, near McDonalds. Please make sure that you are at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time. The group will depart on time and those not present will be considered a no-show for which no refund can be made.

What to remember

This tour requires a minimum booking of 2 participants. In the unusual event that the minimum is not met you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
This tour runs with a maximum of 12 participants
Please note, due to the options included on this tour it is not recommended for travelers with constraining dietary restrictions or severe food allergies. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please contact the local tour operator using the information provided on your voucher after booking if you have some dietary restrictions
All food and drink tastings arranged as part of the tour are included – anything you decide to purchase separataley is not included
The food and drinks included are: Greek coffee, koulouri, olive oil tasting, baklava, souvlaki with fried potatoes, bougatsa, and Greek meze
For most people, the 8-10 food tastings inlcuded are the equivalent of a hearty lunch
It is recommended that you have a light breakfast, there will be plenty to eat
Due to the route, this tour is not suitable for guests with strollers, wheelchairs or walking sticks
The tour is suitable for families (without a stroller)
The walking pace of this tour is gentle
This tour runs year-round, rain or shine

Provider

Alternative Athens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 25 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.