Customer Reviews

"A definite plus - The guide Elemis was excellent- she was smiling, engaging and knowledgeable combining culinary and cultural knowledge. She also handled all the challenging personalities of the group with grace. The route super as well as the tastings - Give her an outstanding from us who have worked in the tour guide industry." - John S., USA (WI)

"It's surely a real fun tour where you'll get the taste of typical food but also of the history of culinary and food culture. The guide was amazing and so nice, at the final stop where we took Greek coffee, we had a lot of fun because she read the coffee grounds that were left in the cup, a moment with a lot of laughs and imagination."

WHY WE LOVE IT

Make the most of your Athens visit by joining this authentic food tour. One of the best things to do in Athens for foodies and gastronomy enthusiasts! 

Activity Description

Your tour will begin with Syntagma Square, the emblematic meeting point of the Athenians, as your starting point. Meet your local foodie guide and kick off your culinary adventure with a tasting of the traditional 'koulouri'. As your guide narrates stories about the enduring history of Greek food and the local culture, go to a favorite family-run pie shop that has stood the test of time to try a traditional 'phyllo' pie.

Next up, you will walk down the streets of Athens and reach the popular Agia Irini Square, one of the local hangouts that burst with life and mouthwatering delicacies. Visit a number of local delis and spice shops along Evripidou street and enjoy some local cheese-tasting and local meze from different parts of Greece. 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.

Your next stop will take to the heart of the city's food scene, the vibrant Athens Central Market, where you will browse the stalls and witness the wide selection of fresh meat, fish, and vegetables the locals use in their everyday cooking.

Having seen for yourself the treasures of the fertile Greek land, you can now taste traditional, homemade dishes from a family-run tavern. Traveling with an expert local means that you'll get an insight into the importance of food in Greek culture, the seasonability of the ingredients, and how different spices have different uses. You will discover what makes Greek cuisine so special by tasting cult-classic, authentic Greek recipes such as 'gemista', 'tzatziki', 'fava', and the world-renowned Greek salad!

Following your filling meal, you'll stroll around Aiolou street, where one of the oldest sweet shops in Athens is located, housed in a beautiful neoclassical building, to try traditional 'loukoumades', the doughnut-like dessert the locals love. As your final stop, you will get to try a cup of traditional Greek coffee; there is nothing quite like drinking the aromatic brew after a long, adventurous day!

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.

Special Features

• Enjoy the best of Greek food at venues you might not have found on your own. Your knowledgeable foodie guide will entertain you with stories on the history of Greek cuisine, along with providing insight on the various restaurants, taverns and specialty eateries.

• Taste more than 15 different Greek foods and join an unforgettable gastronomical experience

• Chow down on the best of Greek cuisine with visits to authentic eateries.

• Traveling in small groups or private, you'll enjoy personal attention from your guide.

• Explore the most lively part of the city; the Central Market of Athens

Activity Snapshot

Dates | Start Time : Daily except Sundays (May-September) * Mon-Wed-Fri (Oct-April) | 10am. Private tours daily, except Sundays, upon request

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Spoken Language: English (Available also in Spanish, German, Italian & French upon request)

Meeting Point: Syntagma Square (instructions to be provided after booking)

Group Size: PRIVATE TOURS ONLY. From 2021 > Small shared group of min. 2 - max. 12 persons

Pace: Easy

Included: Trained expert foodie guide, food and drink tastings, face masks and hand sanitizer

Excluded: Anything else not mentioned as included and you may want to buy, gratuities (optional)

Note: Tour can accommodate vegetarians and persons with special dietary requirements. The price quoted is for a shared group - Please contact us for a private booking

Young Travelers: Children 0-5: free | Children 6-11years: €30/child | Full price for children 12+ years old. Ask for your Child Discount Code here

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation more than 5 days prior to scheduled Activity: Full refund (minus 20% for administrative and credit card fees). Cancellation 2-4 days prior to scheduled Activity: 50% refund. Cancellation 24 hours prior to scheduled Activity/No show: no refund.

Additional Info

• Confirmation to be received as soon as possible (within 24 hours from booking)

• You can present either a print out or an electronic booking confirmation for this activity

• Complete information on Vendor, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be sent with your Booking Confirmation. The TravelPorter hand-picks the most remarkable, experienced and reliable vetted professionals for a pleasant experience from booking to completion.

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