Hidden Food Gems of Athens: A Local Culinary Journey

Embark on a culinary journey through the hidden food gems of Athens. Explore a local neighborhood, taste homemade delicacies, and immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Greek cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Athinas 37 - Fee includes everything consumed on the walk.

Taste the most local food in Athens. Skip the tourist traps and discover the local bites of the greek culture. More than 14 traditional, delicious, freshly cooked tastings. We will be walking in the heart of central Athens, where Athenians do their shopping for the daily meal.

We will introduce you to the vendors of our favorite local shops, share traditional breakfast delicacies, smell and learn about herbs and spices, visit a deli shop to taste the original honey glazed yoghurt. Have seated lunch, cheese tasting and dessert in a traditional restaurant
During the walk, you’ll meet our old friends in the oldest vegetable, fish and meat market of Athens and you’ll also try our best wines and distillates of the region.
Get some local insight into recipes, tips for Athens, the islands and the culinary traditions.
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What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
  • Cheese and cold cut meat
  • Olives
  • Grilled meat and retsina
  • Staffed vegetable, zucchini ball, oven roasted potatoes etc
Additional Information

Authentic Greek Cuisine: Emphasize authentic Greek dishes that are not commonly found in touristy areas. Highlight traditional recipes, local ingredients, and family-owned establishments that have been serving generations.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Eateries: Take your guests to hidden gems and local favorites that are off the typical tourist circuit. This provides a more genuine experience and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local food culture.

Culinary Diversity: Showcase the diverse culinary influences that have shaped Greek cuisine over the centuries. This includes Greek dishes with Ottoman, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences, as well as regional specialties from different parts of Greece.

Location
Athinas 37
Athinas
You will receive a map and the meeting location right after your booking
Cancellation Policy

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

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Love10s
Aug 18, 2024
Would give more than 5 stars review if we could!!! - What an amazing tour!!! We loved every moment spent on this food tour with Kalioppe ( not sure of spelling). She was knowledgeable, funny, didn't hurry us, and all around a great tour guide. We were so full at the end of our trip that we felt so bad for leaving food on our plates. It was such an awesome food tour!! We highly recommended it. We would give more than 5 stars if we could. Thank you, Kalliope.
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Bogeskovdk
Aug 14, 2024
The hidden food gems of Athens - On this fantastic tour through the authentic streets of Athens, Julia and Douks will introduce you to the places where locals shop for the finest quality ingredients. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours, and you'll taste everything from Greek coffee, cakes, olives, and cheeses to authentic Greek dishes. Along the way, you'll also learn about, smell, and taste the spices and herbs that Greeks love and use in their cooking. Julia's passion for Greek cuisine shines through as she takes you on a journey into the heart of Greek culinary art at its best. I recommend not eating beforehand, as you'll be treated to plenty of delicious bites throughout the tour.
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Chrisr755
Aug 12, 2024
Great Intro to Athens - Julie was amazing! We got to see and taste some amazing Athenian fare. Olives. Spanikopita, honey and more. Highly recommended!!!
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28annmariem
Aug 10, 2024
Athens hidden gems food tour - Fabulous food, wonderful tour guides and a very well organized experience. The tzatziki that was personally prepared at the end of the tour was a very nice touch :) Thank you!!
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Leigha-rose
Aug 10, 2024
A must do in Athens! - From start to finish this was a fantastic food tour. A family run business we were hosted by Douk a knowledgeable friendly guide who took us through the world-famous Mediterranean diet. Our samplings were high-quality, flavourful and generous in portions. We learnt about the history and origins of the Mediterranean diet culminating in Douk giving us a cooking demonstration in an historic coffee shop with a view of the Acropolis.
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Joannagf8460sa
Aug 10, 2024
An Athens MUST - Highly recommend this tour!! Douk was an amazing tour guide with so much information. We also met his mom and dad while on the tour, they were all so warm and welcoming. The tour gives you an excellent look into Greek culture and life, and more than the typical. Couldn't imagine a better experience. This has been my favorite tour ever. They also provide recommendations to explore on your own.
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Michal
Aug 5, 2024
Best food tour - We love food tours. This tour was one of the best. The food tastings were very well spaced, super expert guides, sharing their vast knowledge in an interesting and lively way, the food was amazingly great, and the whole experience rates 10 out of 10!!! Thank you Julia and all the team for making our last day in Athens so great!!! Next time in Athens we arr sure to return for another experience with you!
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Grace_h
Aug 2, 2024
Great off beaten path tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Douk, off the beaten path and interesting/knowledgeable guide. Plenty of food throughout the tour!
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Kelly_p
Aug 2, 2024
Great learning and eating tour - We had an amazing evening with our guide strolling learning and tasting our way through Athens! Large variety of foods from Olive Oil, spices, nuts, candies, meats and more
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K8998lolaureng
Aug 2, 2024
Perfect way to discover Athens! - My husband and I kicked off our time in Athens with this tour, and it was absolutely the perfect way to be welcomed into the city! We loved hearing stories of people, families, businesseses, history and culture as we tried incredible traditional dishes that we wouldn’t have known to try on our own. Douk was full of knowledge, and was very kind. He and his mother run this business and have created something special. He had everything perfectly arranged, had great rapport everywhere we went, and made the whole afternoon so memorable. We got to try lots of things and left with very full stomachs and big smiles.
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