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Athens Walking Tour: Discovering Greek Cuisine and Local Food Markets
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3,322 Ratings
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Embark on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens to discover the vibrant Greek cuisine and explore local food markets. Indulge in delicious tastings and learn about the stories behind the local food scene.
Embark on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens to discover the vibrant Greek cuisine and explore local food markets. Indulge in delicious tastings and learn about the stories behind the local food scene.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monastiraki - 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…
- Monastiraki - 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.
What's Included
- Food and drink
- Visit to the fish and meat market
- 6 food stops (12 tastings)
- Local food leader
- Tasting of high quality local products
- Groups no larger than 12 people maximum
- Food and drink
- Visit to the fish and meat market
- 6 food stops (12 tastings)
- Local food leader
- Tasting of high quality local products
- Groups no larger than 12 people maximum
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Venture away from the usual path and stimulate your taste buds on a 4-hour culinary walking tour in Athens, at a timing that aligns with your own schedule. Explore the Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, for half a day. Your tour guide will share the tales and beginnings of the regional cuisine while you get to savor…
Venture away from the usual path and stimulate your taste buds on a 4-hour culinary walking tour in Athens, at a timing that aligns with your own schedule. Explore the Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, for half a day. Your tour guide will share the tales and beginnings of the regional cuisine while you get to savor delectable food and beverages at some of the top local gastronomic spots.
- The tour is not suitable 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, you can inform about your diet preference or alergies your tour leader on spot
- Voted as best experience of South Europe this tour is a unique experience of the culinary present and past of Athens
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Not recommended for gluten free intolerance
Location
Pl. Monastirakiou 6
Platia Monastirakiou
Monastiraki square in front of the little church on the square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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M3079kvjanh
Dec 6, 2024
Enthusiastic thumbs up! - The tour was delightful! Food was amazing and Katerina was engaging and knowledgeable. This was a great way to learn a bit about the local culture. Would definitely recommend!
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T6208fras
Dec 1, 2024
Perfect Food tour in Athens - I have been on many food tours in different cities and this may have been the best. Lots of food but many options. excellent guide (Katerina (I hope I spelled this correctly)). Was fun, informative and, maybe most importantly, food was excellent. it was the perfect evening activity to start our trip in Greece. Would highly rec'd.
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Lainie007
Dec 1, 2024
A great experience! I was so full after! - This was my first ever food tour and I had a great experience, mostly because of Alexandra, the guide.
Alexandra was enthusiastic, passionate and excited to show us off the beaten paths places to eat and hang out.
I never would have known about any of these shops and taverns if it wasn't for Alexandra's inside knowledge.
She was kind, friendly, and kept the tour moving smoothly and on track.
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Yana_r
Dec 1, 2024
Delicious and Informative - We really enjoyed this tour, trying new Greek dishes while learning about local food customs and everyday life. Katerina was an insightful tour guide who took us to a number of local eateries (sweet and savory), markets, and coffee shop. Whatever food you do not finish, you have a chance to pack it to enjoy later. We loved everything we tasted, but especially Kalamata Olives Sweet Spoon, which we are now determined to find in the US!
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Luis_f
Nov 30, 2024
The Greek Barbie Rocks - Nicoletta “Greek Barbie” is a fantastic tour guide. My family thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and her expertise, thoroughness, and clarity was outstanding! We thank her for her time with us.
Luis Fuentes and fam
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Benjamin_l
Nov 29, 2024
great guide and amazing food - the highlight of the tour was the excitement and enthusiasm of adele our guide. she kept everyone engaged and interested as we toured one food stop after another. getting insights as to what to choose to buy as gifts and to bring back home was amazing. added a lot to our visit to athens
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Lee_v
Nov 29, 2024
Delicious Greek Food - This was so much fun! We tried lots of different dishes and beverages from various restaurants - all delicious! Our guide was great - her English was excellent and she obviously had a good rapport with the many places we visited as we were seated quickly and had cheerful service.
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Gabriella_f
Nov 29, 2024
Definitely recommend - Our guide was excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable. We sampled a huge range of foods, including a delicious lunch of mezze plates, and all the walking was a great way to get oriented in Athens. I absolutely recommend!
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Gyank5
Nov 29, 2024
Awesome food tour in Athens with Adele! - Our tour guide was Adele. She provided a great overview of what to expect in the beginning, meeting us promptly at the meeting point in front of the chapel. She accommodated my food allergy by pointing out which items I could or couldn’t eat but there was no substitution. It didn’t matter because there were many items to choose from. She provided historical background and shared geographic relevance behind the items we were sampling. There were several of us from the US and we got to share a wonderful meal on thanksgiving day! We left for our hotel with a Pita wrap and left over dessert that we could not finish because we were so full.
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P4482lujacobs
Nov 29, 2024
Excellent guide, Anabelia - Anabelia was fantastic. She was very friendly and knew the area very well. She even sent us a list of her personal recommendations after our tour with her was done!
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