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Athens Food Tour: 4-hour Athens Food Tasting Walking Tour

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About this experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 3-4 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
MEETING POINT: Opposite Syntagma Square (arriving by Metro, get off at the Syntagma station) outside the Cosmote store at 1 Mitropoleos Street at 09:30 am. Your tour guide will be holding a light blue sign of Athenian Tours.
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens food tour is suitable for everyone. Not wheelchair accessible

Overview

Meet your local English-speaking guide at Syntagma metro station and start your 4-hour Athens food tour in the central market of Athens. Sip a Traditional Greek coffee and have a cheese pie for breakfast. Sample unique local delicacies such as dried meat, cheese from different regions of the country, olives, nuts, and fresh fruits. Visit the vibrant Varvakios market and finish your Athens food tour with a delicious Greek Souvlaki.

Experience Highlights

◾ Indulge in the perfect combination of Greek coffee and loukoumades, savoring the rich flavors and delightful sweetness of this traditional pairing.
◾Delight your taste buds with the renowned Greek Cheese pie and the beloved local favorite, Koulouri, experiencing the authentic and mouthwatering flavors of Greek cuisine.
◾Experience a medley of flavors with sliced meat, olives, and an assortment of cheeses, immersing yourself in the vibrant culinary scene.

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 3-4 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
MEETING POINT: Opposite Syntagma Square (arriving by Metro, get off at the Syntagma station) outside the Cosmote store at 1 Mitropoleos Street at 09:30 am. Your tour guide will be holding a light blue sign of Athenian Tours.
LANGUAGES: English, Greek
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens food tour is suitable for everyone. Not wheelchair accessible

Description - What to expect

Begin your Athens food tour by savoring a traditional Greek coffee at a cozy local kafeneio, paired with golden, crispy loukoumades — fried doughnut balls drizzled with honey and cinnamon. Continue your morning like a true Athenian with a bite of tyropita, a flaky cheese-filled filo pie, freshly baked in one of the city’s oldest pie shops. Grab a warm koulouri, the iconic sesame-crusted Greek pretzel, straight from a popular street vendor — a beloved morning ritual for locals.

Your Athens food tour continues with a tasting of carefully selected regional delicacies. Sample a variety of artisanal cheeses from across Greece, flavorful cold cuts, plump olives, and silky extra virgin olive oil — all showcasing the richness of Greek culinary tradition.

Next, dive into the bustling heart of Athens at the central market district. Walk through the vibrant spice shops, snack on seasonal fruits and nuts, and explore Varvakios Agora — the city’s main meat and fish market — where authenticity and tradition come alive in every stall.

Conclude your flavorful journey with a must-try experience: Greece’s most iconic street food, the mouthwatering souvlaki. Freshly grilled and wrapped with warm pita, it’s the perfect ending to an unforgettable Athens food tour that blends culture, history, and taste in every bite.

What's included, what's not

✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Food samples and drinks
✔ Snacks
✔ Bottled water
✔ Coffee and/or Tea
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Athens food tour for up to 48 days before the start of the experience

What makes this experience unique?

Here are three reasons why the Athens food tour is interesting:

◾Begin your Athens food tour in a traditional Greek coffee shop, experiencing local customs firsthand, such as enjoying coffee with loukoumades, creating a genuine connection to Athenian culture.
◾Explore a wide array of unique Greek delicacies, from tyropita and koulouri to various cheeses and olives, providing a comprehensive taste of Greece's rich culinary landscape.
◾Stroll through the bustling central market and Varvakios Agora, immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of local food culture, while tasting fresh fruits, spices, and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Good to know - practical information

Please tell us about possible dietary restrictions before your tour starts so we can make appropriate arrangements

Description - What to expect

Begin your Athens food tour by savoring a traditional Greek coffee at a cozy local kafeneio, paired with golden, crispy loukoumades — fried doughnut balls drizzled with honey and cinnamon. Continue your morning like a true Athenian with a bite of tyropita, a flaky cheese-filled filo pie, freshly baked in one of the city’s oldest pie shops. Grab a warm koulouri, the iconic sesame-crusted Greek pretzel, straight from a popular street vendor — a beloved morning ritual for locals.

Your Athens food tour continues with a tasting of carefully selected regional delicacies. Sample a variety of artisanal cheeses from across Greece, flavorful cold cuts, plump olives, and silky extra virgin olive oil — all showcasing the richness of Greek culinary tradition.

Next, dive into the bustling heart of Athens at the central market district. Walk through the vibrant spice shops, snack on seasonal fruits and nuts, and explore Varvakios Agora — the city’s main meat and fish market — where authenticity and tradition come alive in every stall.

Conclude your flavorful journey with a must-try experience: Greece’s most iconic street food, the mouthwatering souvlaki. Freshly grilled and wrapped with warm pita, it’s the perfect ending to an unforgettable Athens food tour that blends culture, history, and taste in every bite.
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