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July 27100% refund
July 28No refund
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Athens: The Classic Food Tasting Tour
2 Adults x $71.17
$142.34
Approx Total
$142.34
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English
Lunch
Tour Guide
Visit of Varvakios Market
Food and drink tastings (koulouri, Greek cheeses, raki, variety of mezze, cooked meals, coffee)
Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages (Unless stated in the tour description)
Private transportation
Overview
This tour has been specifically designed so that our clients have the opportunity to experience Athens as a local.
Feel the city’s true vibe by visiting traditional, cosy restaurants run by Athenian locals, who’s passion is to serve authentic and delicious Greek food with the typical warm hearted Greek spirit.
This tour allows you to explore the sights, experience the culture, taste the abundance of the Greek cuisine and encounter the Greek hospitality!
Meeting points
Monastiraki square in front of Pantanassa little church.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Monastiraki
Start your tour with the most iconic Greek snack, koulouri!
45 minutes
Central Market
Passing through the beautiful area of Panepistimio you will have the opportunity to taste a variety
of delicious Kretian cheeses and rusks, all washed down with a glass of raki.
30 minutes
Central Market
Next, A pick-me-up stop of smooth Greek coffee brewed in the most traditional way! Feeling
revitalized, we will lead you to the famous Varvakios Market, known for its abundance in fresh
quality produce. There you will find fish, meat, nuts, herbs and spices, cheeses and much more!
30 minutes
Central Market Athens
Stopping in the heart of the market in a cosy little Greek cantina you will try original home cooked
meals such as ‘mousakka’ ‘gemista’ and freshly caught sardines and if you’re still not full, a tiny
little deli with fantastic pastirma, prosciutto and other cured meats awaits you!
30 minutes
Central Market Athens
Finishing the tour in the most typical Greek way possible, sharing ‘meze’ with friends, family and
local Athenians in a tucked away, local meze restaurant.
45 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
July 27100% refund
July 28No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Learn about typical Greek food from a local
Published on Jan, 2025
Maria was a fun and knowleadgeable guide and took us to some interesting hidden gems popular with local residents that make the most delicious food! I loved the tour and would definitely recommend it I wouldnt donit in the summer season though as its too hot.
Fantastic cullunary tour of Athens
Published on Dec, 2024
Kostantinos was a fantastic guide and host. Great food and great background to the dishes and what food means in Greece. So much food! Thank you!
Great experience
Published on Dec, 2024
Lefteris was a great guide; the food was amazing, and learning more about the neighborhoods of Athens was very interesting. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking to sample Athenian food
Food trip Athens
Published on Dec, 2024
Great, got to see places and experience things that I would never have done on my own. The guide was fantastic as well. I would truly recommend this.
Highly recommended
Published on Nov, 2024
Fantastic tour. Informative yummy Kate took us to markets (my favourite in any city). We explored many streets that we returned to during out stay in athens to try again. Highly recommend this tour
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