Private Athens For Foodies: More Than A Greek Food Tour
Private Athens For Foodies: More Than A Greek Food Tour
Our amazing private and personalized walking food tour promises to cast light on the city’s tastes and culinary customs. Watch locals shop at the Central Market, chat to vendors, and visit traditional food spots for 15 tastings of treats such as pies, loukoumades, home-cooked main dishes and desserts, all accompanied by food stories and tips you’d otherwise miss. Entirely customizable and definitely fun, this food tour will leave you full of food and fond memories!
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Plateia Syntagmatos
Begin your food tour by meeting your local guide in Syntagma Square, the emblematic meeting point of the Athenians. After a brief introduction to Athens' food scene and gastronomy, set off on a 4-hour long exploration of Athens' well-hidden culinary gems. Starting your tastings with a traditional 'koulouri' and a traditional phyllo pie from a family-run shop. And the best is yet to come!
30 minutesAgia Irini Church
Discover the gastronomic culture by coming across a number of local delis and spice shops along Evripidou street. You will stop for some local cheese-tasting and you will even have the opportunity to try some local meze!
30 minutesCentral Market Athens
Let your expert guide take you to an offbeat family-run tavern, learn why food is a special element of Greek culture and indulge in a traditional Greek meal. Featuring 15 delicious tastings, like dolmades, pastourma, feta cheese, and the famous Kalamata olives, you'll get to escape the crowds and taste the best of what Athens has to offer.
1 hour 30 minutesKotzia Square
After your hearty meal, it's time for dessert! Walk on Aiolou street, and enter one of the oldest sweets shops in Athens, housed in a beautiful neoclassical building, to try traditional 'loukoumades', the doughnut-like dessert. As your final stop, you will get to try a cup of traditional Greek coffee; sip your aromatic brew while daydreaming about coming back to Greece as soon as possible!
1 hour 20 minutesMonastiraki
End your tour at the vibrant Monastiraki and go souvenir-hunting at its famous flea market. With a full stomach and a head full of wonderful memories, your perfect day will come to a perfect conclusion.
10 minutesIncluded
- Food tasting:15 food tastings (more than enough for lunch)
- Services of an exceptional foodie guide
- We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians
Not Included
- Private Transportation
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under the age of six are free.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.