Athens Food Tour: Market Visit

Indulge in the flavors of traditional Greek cuisine on this small-group food tour in Athens. Explore the historic streets, visit the Varvakeios food market, and savor local delicacies like bougatsa and souvlaki. Limited to 16 people for a personalized experience.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Korai - Athens, aside from being a remarkable symbol of Greece’s rich historical heritage, is an absolute paradise for food enthusiasts. The city boasts numerous destinations where visitors can savor authentic Greek cuisine and purchase traditional products to bring back as souvenirs. Our food tours provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively pulse of the city. Along the way, you’ll indulge in local delicacies and dishes that are an absolute must-try for any food lover.
  • Varvakios Central Municipal Market - Welcome to the heart of Athens’ culinary scene - the Varvakeios Market! As the main hub for meat, fish, and vegetable trade, this bustling market is a vibrant, lively haven teeming with people and filled with the intoxicating sounds of merchants calling out to showcase their products and competitive prices. It’s a sensory experience that truly captures the essence of Athens’ vibrant food culture.

At Varvakeios Market, you’ll be immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Greek market, where merchants eagerly engage in conversation, sharing their knowledge and passion for their products. It’s an opportunity to connect with the local community, learn about the freshest ingredients, and discover the rich flavors that define Greek cuisine.

No food tour in Athens would be complete without a visit to Varvakeios Market. It’s an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary heritage of Athens.

  • Aiolou - Discover the vibrant pulse of Aiolou Street, located right in the heart of the city, and immerse yourself in a bustling market experience like no other. This lively street is renowned for its eclectic array of street shops offering an enticing selection of textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and delectable food items. As you explore the market street, you’ll also encounter charming churches and inviting cafes where you can indulge in delicious treats.

Aiolou Street is not just a shopping destination, but also a window into the history and local essence of the city. It’s a place where the past and present come together, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage of the area.

What's Included
  • Exclusive tastings featuring premium Greek products such as olive oil, honey, and cheeses
  • Sustainable activity
  • Finish with a Souvlaki (pork or chicken or vegetarian)
  • Athens map
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Valuable tips on dining and must-try experiences throughout your Athens stay
  • Visits to carefully selected 100% local establishments
  • Your dedicated local Food specialist
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
Additional Information

Sample the best, locally produced traditional Greek dishes on this food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting ‘bougatsa’ (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘loukoumades’ (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 16 people.
•The Original Food walking tour of Athens
•Taste locally produced traditional Greek delicacies
•Learn the heritage of Greek cuisine
•Experience the vibrant Varvakeios food market
•Visit various specialty food shops in Athens offering an array of fruit, spices and meats
•Small group limited to 16 people for a more personalized experience
•Fully guided tour with local English-speaking guide

  • Dress according to weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
  • Inform us of any food allergies
  • Vegetarian options available (Limited choices for Glutten Free)
Location
Plateia Korai
The meeting point is Outside Panepistimio metro station at Korai pedestrian walkway in front of Starbucks. If you use the metro follow the “Korai” exit signs. Please be there 15 min before the start of your tour. Look for the guide holding the orange colored Athens Walking Tours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisa_p
Sep 11, 2024
Wonderful adventure! Loved this eating tour! - Stella was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the many different types of food offered here in Athens. Highly recommend!!
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Yulbos
Jul 14, 2024
Tasty Way to Explore Athens - This tour is a tasty combo of food, history, and Athens neighborhoods. Our guide Vicky was engaging, friendly, and knowledgeable. This is a great way to get a better understanding of the food, culture, and neighborhoods of Athens.
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Greg_b
Jul 11, 2024
Fantastic - It's the best tours in Athens. Orestis is the best guide with a great combination of food and history. And a great sense of humour to add. Not to much walking and the tasting is fantastic. Highly recommend this tour.
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Ryan_d
Jun 10, 2024
Good introduction to local food - Stella was a great tour guide! This tour was a good way to see some parts of Athens that we wouldn't have otherwise seen and try some local foods away from the the tourist locations.
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Kelley_r
May 30, 2024
Absolutely delicious - What a tour!! We had a fantastic time. The food was delicious and Marina was amazing. She was able to accommodate a vegetarian as well. So glad we did this tour
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Kristin
May 20, 2024
Food tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour and all the background and suggestions. Ovestis was engaging and helpful, highly recommend.
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Janetlynnegolden
Apr 12, 2024
And outstanding tour - We love the way Stella explained all about the foods we were tasting and gave us a chance to visit small boutique shops with small owners
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Derynj1
Mar 30, 2024
Wonderful way to start our visit to Athens - Our family had a great time sampling the various local delicacies as well as learning about the history of Greek cuisine. The pace was leisurely and the food was amazing. Stella was a great guide and made sure we tried the best of everything.
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C1627iyrichardk
Mar 3, 2024
Walking Food Tour with Fotis - We did a walking food tour of Athens with our great guide Fotis Tsotoulidis. He was very energetic and was a man of an incredible amount of knowledge. He knew about Greek history, politics, wine, and of course food! I think he said he was a professor at a local university. He met us with a traditional Greek bread item that looked like a pretzel but was more sweet. We walked through town and our first stop was to eat these delicious little donut holes dipped in honey called Loukamades. They were hot and mouth watering. Very good and not too sweet. Our next part of the tour took us through the central meat market. We loved it but beware there are a lot of skinned whole animals showing or being butchered right there. Very interesting to see but not for the faint of heart. We went to our next step which included two Greek pies – one made of Spinach and cheese and the other made of cream and sugar which is more like a dessert. I would write their names down but I couldn’t pronounce them or spell them! We next headed to an olive oil and olive store where we did some different tastings of local olive oil. Given that it is a staple in the Greek diet, it was very fun to see how different they could each taste. After that we went to a central market and had the Greek gyro (Souvlaki). Some of us ordered pork and some ordered chicken. Both were delicious. Contrary to my thinking, Greeks do not eat lamb in their gyros, must be a non Greek recipe then! After a full meal we walked back to our flat and took a well deserved nap. Fotis was a fantastic guide and was very good dealing with both adults, teenagers, and our 2 year old. Well done!
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John_h
Jan 21, 2024
Food Tour if Athens - Stella was an excellent guide introducing us to the food traditions of Athens. She filled the three hour tour with a variety of tastes and sights.
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