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Ultimate Athens Food Tour: An Unforgettable Culinary Journey Through Greek Flavors and Traditions
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11 Ratings
Athina
Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Athens, indulging in iconic Greek flavors and traditions. Discover the essence of Athens in just a few hours!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Krinos (est.1923) - Begin your adventure in the bustling city center, diving into the local culture. Start your day like a true local with a traditional Greek coffee at a legendary spot that’s been serving since 1923, paired with delicious Loukoumades.
- Central Market Athens - After enjoying your coffee, head to the vibrant central market of Athens. This historic market has survived wars, bombings, earthquakes, and the lively bargaining of locals. Meet passionate shop owners like Sofoklis, an olive expert. Taste a variety of olives from different regions of Greece, including the famous Kalamata olives.
- Terra Fresh - Before our next stop, we’ll detour to an exceptional food store on the market’s outskirts. Discover the diverse world of Greek ingredients, including crunchy pistachios from Aegina and exquisite Greek honey.
- Η στρούγκα του Μοριά - Next, visit a family-owned cheese shop near the market. Sample different types of premium Greek Feta cheese and other local cheese delicacies. Don’t miss the Greek yogurt topped with luscious Greek honey—a local specialty!
- Karamanlidika - Continue to a historic spot from the Karamalnides area, telling the story of Greeks displaced from their homelands, bringing their traditions and cuisine. Enjoy cold cuts and traditional meze dishes with Eastern spices and flavors.
- Το Κουλούρι του Ψυρρή - Stroll through the bohemian Psirri neighborhood, once industrial, now a trendy, artistic district. Its narrow, cobblestone streets and vibrant street art set the scene for your culinary adventure. Visit a famous bakery that draws Athenians from all walks of life for their renowned koulouris.
- hoocut - No Athens food tour is complete without trying the iconic souvlaki. Imagine a Greek pita filled with succulent pork, chicken, lamb, tzatziki, onion, and potatoes. Visit a trendy street food spot run by passionate chefs who prepare meat typically found in the Greek countryside.
- Brettos bar - Our next stop is a bar and distillery in the narrow streets of Plaka. The Brettos family has been crafting liqueurs since 1909. Taste their star liqueur and learn about the rich history of the place, surrounded by colorful, old barrels.
- To Kati Allo - Satisfy your cravings with home-cooked local dishes at a cozy, family-run restaurant. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine with daily specials like stuffed bell peppers or moussaka.
- PANDORA - Finally, visit a charming bakery owned by Mr. Panagiotis and Mrs. Dora. Inspired by their village and traditional pie-making, they opened their bakery in the heart of Acropolis. Indulge in their unique sweet pie, the Galatopita.
What's Included
- Savor over 13 delicacies at 9 iconic family-run eateries across 3 historic neighborhoods.
- Enjoy the personalized attention of a local English-speaking guide.
- Experience an intimate tour with a small group of no more than 10 guests.
- Embark on an expertly curated food tour.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Additional Information
Take a memorable gastronomical adventure through the lively lanes of Athens, diving deep into the robust tastes and age-old customs of Greek culinary arts. We’ll guide you through lesser-explored paths in three of the most centrally-located, and historically rich! - districts of the metropolis, where you’ll savor classic Greek delights like steaming Greek coffee, silky Greek yogurt sweetened with honey, and high-grade feta cheese. You’ll navigate the age-old central market, engaging with dedicated store-owners, and drop by busy pubs and restaurants where you’ll master the art of dining like a local, and understand firsthand why Greeks are so deeply devoted to their cuisine. This is a unique gastronomical expedition that effortlessly fuses history, cultural aspects and intriguing tastes, offering the finest approach to uncover the soul of Athens in a matter of a few hours.
- This tour is not wheelchair nor stroller accessible (infants should be carried).
- Those with dietary restrictions should contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange for alternative options.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Dairy Free or Gluten Free.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Aiolou 87
Aiolou
This tour meets on the pedestrian street Aiolou in front of number 87, which is a café called Κρίνος (Krinos in English). . Your guide will be waiting for you outside holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign, please do not look for your guide inside.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Evawx7510oa
Sep 8, 2024
A magical experience in Athens - We took part in this tour one Saturday morning together with another friend of mine. Our guide was the Basilica which introduced us to the magic of Greek gastronomy. She was full of excitement and energy, ready to give us all her knowledge.
We visited the Varvakio Marketplace, tasted authentic Greek flavors and felt like we were walking around the capital with a friend.
It was a very special experience because we are both Greeks who live abroad and we wanted to live Athens with the eyes of a visitor.
I love the Devour culture that supports small ⁇ and local communities and economies!
Thank you very much Vasilik and Devour for this amazing experience in the centre of Athens!
I and Maria.
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Rickd606
Aug 10, 2024
Simple, easy, informative - value delivered - Great way to spend a morning and early afternoon. Guide was informative and friendly. The first stop is for some traditional donuts but do yourself a favor and don't over indulge in spite of how good they are. Each food stop was enjoyable. Not gourmet but that wasn't the expectation either. Each place we ate at was wonderful. My only "criticism" is that the last place we ate at was a heavy meal and mentally, I was thinking dessert - first world problem. Great value here.
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Christine_l
Jul 2, 2024
Fantastic tour. Authentic Greek food - Malpomeni our guide was fantastic. She was engaging and friendly. Food was delicious. Yiros was the best we’ve eaten
A lot of food
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Wander93796
Jun 11, 2024
Absolutely wonderful experience! Best way to start your trip! - I really can't say enough good things about this Ultimate Food Tour and our tour guide, Vasiliki. This was the perfect way to start off our 10-day trip in Greece. We were 2 families traveling with 2 teenagers and none of us knew a lot about Greek food. This helped us all get familiar with a variety of foods and made our girls, even the two pickiest, more comfortable about trying new foods.
Vasiliki also taught us about Greek life, including the language, customs, and various neighborhoods around Athens. She even helped us reserve a restaurant to watch the sunset in Santorini later in the week! She's a gem and we plan to stay in touch with her for future travels.
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647maias
May 16, 2024
Amazing food tour with Helen - Me and three of my friends went on the Athens Ultimate Food Tour lead by Helen and we had an amazing time. The food was outstanding and Helen's knowledge of the food and the city just elevated our experience. She was very friendly and helpful and made the experience for us. 10 out of 10 would love to do another tour with her.
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F3548bqamyb
May 5, 2024
The Best Way to Start Your Athens Trip - Ultimate Athens Food Tours - This was a wonderful tour, made all the more special by our guide Ioannis, a local with great knowledge of the food, history, and even fun facts that he quizzed us on and gave prizes! I've done many tours, and the array of food and the tastings were excellent, and we really got an insiders view of small businesses and lifestyle/food culture. From the sweet Loukoumades (Greek donuts) and Greek coffee to the fresh Feta and mouth watering Souvlaki, it was a delicious and fun experience. Devour does an excellent job and I highly recommend this tour, and the other tour I took with Theo in Koukaki which was in the evening and also spectacular (another review on that tour is on Trip Advisor, too).
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Leefamily2018
Apr 30, 2024
A great mix of foods and drinks - We have been in a number of these tours and this was one of the best. Malpo was great company for almost 4 hours and took us places we would've otherwise walked past. She adapted the tour for the one of us who didn't eat meat. There was so much food that we didn't eat everything that was put in front of us or again for the rest of the day. Tip is don't have much of a breakfast beforehand.
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840margaritav
Apr 16, 2024
A wonderful afternoon with Melpo! - DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR! My husband and I LOVE Devour tours and take one in each city that we visit. We always try to do it on our first full day as it is the BEST way to learn about local customs, local foods, and support, truly, family owned businesses. Athens was no exception!
Melpo was amazing! She was so kind and knowledgeable and really took her time with us. We explored the meat and fish markets which are DEFINITELY a sight to see. I am not posting any pictures so as not to spoil the fun. We had SO much food that my husband and I couldn't finish our lunch! Everything was delicious, everything had a reason behind it, and Melpo was awesome at navigating the streets of Athens!
Please, if you do anything, DO THIS TOUR! I promise you will not regret it!
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Neilparkin
Oct 26, 2023
Flavours of Athens - What a great food tour. Our guide Theo was very knowledgeable on the food and history of the area. He also made sure that our children (11 &13) enjoyed the tour as much as the adults. So many stops (9?) The masticha bar was my favourite drink and the pitta place, Hoocut the kids favourite.
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I899sgcindym
Jul 15, 2023
Incredible Food & Culture Tour with an Athenian! - I showed up to the Devour food tour solo, ready to try some incredible Greek food, and meet some interesting people, and did just that! I was really lucky that the tour ended being just me and Vasiliki. Vasiliki was very enthusiastic and knowledgable. Born and raised in Athens, she was able to share stories about the culture and the food that made my experience to this beautiful unique. Walking through the meat and fish market had me imagining my life as an Athenian - it was like nothing I'd ever seen before. The food was delicious, but the stories and company were even better. Would definitely recommend :)
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