Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Food and drink
- Local food leader
- 7 food stops (12 tastings)
- Tasting of high quality local products
- Visit to the fish and meat market
- Groups no larger than 12 people maximum
What to expect
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Aiolou, Athina, Greece
Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology
Stop At: Central Market Athens, Monastiraki Greece
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Psirri, Athens Greece
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Evripidou, Athina, Greece
The herb and spice street of Athens
Pass By: Athens Walks Tour Company, Athanasiou Diakou 16, Athens 105 53 Greece
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!
Sample Menu
• Koulouri
• Local coffee
• Mezedes plates
• Bread with tomatoe sauce
• Local pies
• Souvlaki
• Yoghurt with honey
• Local wine and tsipouro
• Loukoumades
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Aiolou, Athina, Greece
Aiolou Street is a street in downtown Athens, the Greek capital. It is named after Aeolus, the god of winds in Greek mythology
Stop At: Central Market Athens, Monastiraki Greece
Fish, meat & produce are sold at this central market, also featuring restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Psirri, Athens Greece
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Evripidou, Athina, Greece
The herb and spice street of Athens
Pass By: Athens Walks Tour Company, Athanasiou Diakou 16, Athens 105 53 Greece
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!
Sample Menu
• Koulouri
• Local coffee
• Mezedes plates
• Bread with tomatoe sauce
• Local pies
• Souvlaki
• Yoghurt with honey
• Local wine and tsipouro
• Loukoumades
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour can not be done 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 too but you will need to inform your tour leader on spot
- Not recommended for gluten free intolerance
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
DAWN_B
May 2022
Perfect first day in Athens. Come hungry. You will learn so much about local Greek food and drink. Our guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.
Perfect first day in Athens. Come hungry. You will learn so much about local Greek food and drink. Our guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.CBell1987
May 2022
Really enjoyable and informative tour. Annabelle was brilliant and really friendly! She was really knowledgeable not only on the history of the city but also on the simple things like lactose allergies and what to avoid etc, this attention to detail in itself was invaluable and made for a very pe...
Really enjoyable and informative tour. Annabelle was brilliant and really friendly! She was really knowledgeable not only on the history of the city but also on the simple things like lactose allergies and what to avoid etc, this attention to detail in itself was invaluable and made for a very personal inclusive tour! Plently of food to enjoy, would definitely recommend.Maral_T
May 2022
Jada was amazing the group was fun. Jada took us to the best Italian food and wine places. Highly recommend especially on the first day in Rome.
Jada was amazing the group was fun. Jada took us to the best Italian food and wine places. Highly recommend especially on the first day in Rome.SHANEQUA_B
May 2022
This walking tour was amazing!!! The food was fantastic and the knowledge of our guide Ana was just top notch. We felt as if we were meeting up with an old friend. It was so much fun. Please please book the tour!!!!
This walking tour was amazing!!! The food was fantastic and the knowledge of our guide Ana was just top notch. We felt as if we were meeting up with an old friend. It was so much fun. Please please book the tour!!!!Kathryn_D
May 2022
Irene was great. Very knowledgeable and fun!! It was a great group of people and Irene interested with everyone!!
Irene was great. Very knowledgeable and fun!! It was a great group of people and Irene interested with everyone!!Kim_R
May 2022
Such a great tour - authentic Greek food in a fun setting. Our tour guide, Irene, was amazing. She shared background on everything we ate as we walked thru the city.
Such a great tour - authentic Greek food in a fun setting. Our tour guide, Irene, was amazing. She shared background on everything we ate as we walked thru the city.