Small-Group Greek Traditional Food Tour around Athens with Tastings
Overview
Discover the most authentic, fresh traditional Athenian food in non tourist and hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone!
We visit local streets to see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, Greek sweet and spices in markets full of colour, scents and noise. We sample olives, oil and honey from a farmer and barrel wine made onsite of the taverna. We enjoy two meals with meat and seafood, one at a locals meze bar and one in the market, and we drink Greek coffee with a sweet.
On tours starting after 4pm or on Sunday, markets are shut so we visit two local tavernas and eat traditional food with ouzo, raki and local barrel wine. We visit a spice shop and see the Greek area for night life and eat a sweet pie.
Many tastings offered including 2 sit down meals on both tours as you learn about Greek culture.
You will meet many local people during this experience!
Vegetarian and gluten free options offered. Discounted childrens rates.
Licence number EOT-0259E70000815901
We visit local streets to see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, Greek sweet and spices in markets full of colour, scents and noise. We sample olives, oil and honey from a farmer and barrel wine made onsite of the taverna. We enjoy two meals with meat and seafood, one at a locals meze bar and one in the market, and we drink Greek coffee with a sweet.
On tours starting after 4pm or on Sunday, markets are shut so we visit two local tavernas and eat traditional food with ouzo, raki and local barrel wine. We visit a spice shop and see the Greek area for night life and eat a sweet pie.
Many tastings offered including 2 sit down meals on both tours as you learn about Greek culture.
You will meet many local people during this experience!
Vegetarian and gluten free options offered. Discounted childrens rates.
Licence number EOT-0259E70000815901
Inclusions
- Lunch - On the market tour eat lamb with lemon potatoes or fresh kalamari with zucchini fried balls and Greek salad with ouzo. Gyros made with pork or chicken, cured meat and cheese, sweet cream custard pie.
- Snacks - Locally grown nuts, bougatsa. cured meat, sweet halva made with sesame, seasonal fruits and handmade cheese
- Alcoholic Beverages - Ouzo or raki and locally made barrel wine.
What to expect
Stop At: Central Market Athens, Monastiraki Greece
We will visit the meat, fish, spice and fruit markets and see how Athenians do their daily shopping. We will meet the traders and sit down and eat a meal inside the market.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Psiri, Psiri, Athens, Attica
This is the vibrant social life area for Athens and also a really alternative place to shop for unique, handmade products. We will walk through the area meeting local people along the way and will sit in a taverna to taste on of the best gyros in the City!
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
The very centre of Athens and a unique viewing point. Next to the famous flea market and a short walk to the food markets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Sample Menu
• Kleftiko , Gyros - Lamb on the bone served with lemon flavoured potatoes with Greek salad. Gyros, pork or chicken.
All meals can be adapted for vegetarians
• Bougatsa - Its a surprise but we are confident you will love it!
• Tastings - Greek coffee, Koulouri, olives, halva, fruits, nuts, cured meat and cheeses. Ouzo and wine.
We will visit the meat, fish, spice and fruit markets and see how Athenians do their daily shopping. We will meet the traders and sit down and eat a meal inside the market.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Psiri, Psiri, Athens, Attica
This is the vibrant social life area for Athens and also a really alternative place to shop for unique, handmade products. We will walk through the area meeting local people along the way and will sit in a taverna to taste on of the best gyros in the City!
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
The very centre of Athens and a unique viewing point. Next to the famous flea market and a short walk to the food markets.
Duration: 10 minutes
Sample Menu
• Kleftiko , Gyros - Lamb on the bone served with lemon flavoured potatoes with Greek salad. Gyros, pork or chicken.
All meals can be adapted for vegetarians
• Bougatsa - Its a surprise but we are confident you will love it!
• Tastings - Greek coffee, Koulouri, olives, halva, fruits, nuts, cured meat and cheeses. Ouzo and wine.
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- Vegetarian option is readily available and the tour can be adapted if you do not wish to go to the meat market.
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- Most travelers can participate
- Winner of Travel and Hospitality Awards culinary tours in Attica, Greece 2021
- Licensed tourism office number EOT 0259E70000815901
- 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 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 10 travelers
- 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.
cjeyasingh
September 2023
Loved the tour. Our guide Mike was very resourceful and the food choices during the tour were delicious.
Loved the tour. Our guide Mike was very resourceful and the food choices during the tour were delicious.Shauna L
June 2022
Fabulous tour, Rachel our tour guide was fantastic. She is so enthusiastic about Greek food and culture which made it so enjoyable. Lovely tastings of local food, olives, coffee, ouzo and wine.
Fabulous tour, Rachel our tour guide was fantastic. She is so enthusiastic about Greek food and culture which made it so enjoyable. Lovely tastings of local food, olives, coffee, ouzo and wine.brittneyb452
June 2022
This food tour was an excellent way to get a "taste" of Athens! Rachel was amazing! She took us to local spots where we were able to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, wine, and more! Rachel is passionate and eager to share her knowledge about Athens culture. If you're looking for a food tour that wi...
This food tour was an excellent way to get a "taste" of Athens! Rachel was amazing! She took us to local spots where we were able to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, wine, and more! Rachel is passionate and eager to share her knowledge about Athens culture. If you're looking for a food tour that will leave your stomachs full and possibly get you tipsy, 10/10 would recommend!thejoyofskin
June 2022
This was the best way to spend our first day in Athens! Having never been here before it was great to learn from a local some tidbits about their culture, history, and of course, the food and drink. Rachel was a superb host - we felt like we were walking around with the mayor - everyone knew her...
This was the best way to spend our first day in Athens! Having never been here before it was great to learn from a local some tidbits about their culture, history, and of course, the food and drink. Rachel was a superb host - we felt like we were walking around with the mayor - everyone knew her and she was a total delight. We met at Monastiraki Square with a handful of others from around the world - Belgium, Ethiopia, Spain, and the USA. Our first stop was olives at Roe - omg - yummy! Then it was on to lunch with fantastic plates to share along with Greek coffee and ouzo, the markets (fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish), spices, another stop for some libations, and an afternoon stop at The Grill House. Here we had gyros and pita, and of course wine and more ouzo - courtesy of the restaurant! It was made more special as we met up with the other tour led by Mike. They shared that this last spot was where they had their wedding reception! So special! Rachel was attentive and so knowledgeable. She remembered everyone’s name and checked in with each of us along the way to make sure we were having fun and answer any questions we had. This was such a worthwhile experience and a fantastic way to see parts of the city we might not have explored. We highly recommend this incredible tour!!!J5793OFchelseab
June 2022
We opted to take this food tour on our first full day in Athens and I'm so glad we did. Rachel was so warm and inviting with our large group. She took the time to share insight into the city of Athens, the culture, and the foods they hold dear. You'll feel like a local as Rachel takes you off the...
We opted to take this food tour on our first full day in Athens and I'm so glad we did. Rachel was so warm and inviting with our large group. She took the time to share insight into the city of Athens, the culture, and the foods they hold dear. You'll feel like a local as Rachel takes you off the tourist streets and brings you to small tucked away spots, local tavernas and more. We ate so much delicious food as well as wines during our tour we barely made it to dinner. Truly the highlight of our 10 day trip!Lexi F
June 2022
What a fantastic tour. Truly a unique experience going through Athens. Rachel really knows her stuff. We not only got to eat wonderful delicious food and drink delicious drinks, we got a true Athenian showing us around and introducing us to the full culture. I will recommend this to everyone I know.
What a fantastic tour. Truly a unique experience going through Athens. Rachel really knows her stuff. We not only got to eat wonderful delicious food and drink delicious drinks, we got a true Athenian showing us around and introducing us to the full culture. I will recommend this to everyone I know.