Delicious Athens Food Tour
Delicious Athens Food Tour
Join the Athenians in their everyday life – where food IS king – and experience a tasty slice of true modern Greek culture and delicious eating habits. Warning: the tastings are so generous, you will definitely skip lunch!
Visiting Places: Carefully selected speciality food stores, neighbourhoods, bakeries, spice stores, fish - meat and vegetable market and more in central Athens’ locations.
Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.)
Customer Reviews
"The tour itself was such a wonderful introduction to Athens... We loved it!" - Emily, NY USA
WHY WE LOVE IT
Because you can experience the entire palette of Athens' tastes and aromas in a few hours and it is SO delicious and filling that you don't need to have lunch after the tour!
Activity Description
Sitting for thousands of years at the crossroads between Mystical Orient and the Western World, right on the shores of the Mediterranean, Greece has a very rich and varied culinary tradition, thanks to its unique blend of influences, ranging from the spices of the Silk Road to the richness of extra virgin olive oil, Italian finesse and Turkish delights...
In this walking tour you will have a chance to discover a different Athens: You will join the Athenians in their everyday life – where food IS king – and you will experience a tasty slice of true modern Greek culture and delicious eating habits.
Special Features
Individualized tastings for COVID-19 hygiene purposes
This culinary journey will take you to carefully selected specialty food stores, where you will taste some of the finest olive oil, cheese and honey available and local delicacies such as ‘pastourma’ cured meat.
You will stroll through traditional, authentic neighbourhoods in the heart of Athens and visit some wonderful pastry shops serving favourite Greek sweets. You will be immersed in the colours and smells of local spices, the secret behind many of the most renowned dishes of Greek cuisine, and aromatic Greek coffee (which you may have heard of as ‘Turkish’!).
The irresistible smell of freshly baked delicacies will lead your steps into one of the oldest traditional bakeries of the city. The journey will continue through the bustling alleys of Varvakios, the picturesque fish, meat and vegetable market -the true "belly of Athens". And, last but not least, you will make a stop at a local joint for an authentic taste of the celebrated Greek souvlaki!
Extra COVID-19 measures: Enhanced social distancing with the use of wireless audio guide kits (mandatory for all guests), mandatory mask use by all guides, antiseptic gel/wipes available throughout the tour and more!
Activity Snapshot
Dates | Start Time : Mon-Sat, All Year | Shared Groups: 10am | Private Groups: 10am and 1:30pm upon request.
Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.)
Spoken Language: English, French
Meeting Point: Central Athens, to be advised after booking confirmation
Group Size: Min. 2 - max. 8 persons. Get a quote for a PRIVATE TOUR here
Pace: Easy
Included: English/French speaking licensed guide, all tastings mentioned in the tour's description, wireless audio guide kits (mandatory for all guests), antiseptic gel/wipes available throughout the tour
Excluded: Drinks, any food not mentioned in the tour's description, gratuities (optional)
Note: The tour is unavailable on Sundays. Some modifications from the original itinerary may be necessary during August. For private tours contact us here to receive a quote.
Young Travelers: Children 0-5 years: Free | Children 6-17 yrs: €47/child. Ask for your Child Discount Code here
Cancellation Policy
100% refund up 72 hours prior to tour/workshop, except processing fees (paypal/credit card). 50% refund between 72 and 24 hours prior to tour/workshop, except processing fees (paypal/credit card). No refund less than 24 hours prior to tour/workshop. 100% refund if the tour/workshop is cancelled by Vendor, including processing fees. ** DUE TO COVID-19, ENJOY FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY WITH NO RESCHEDULING FEE **
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.
Find the host’s COVID-19 policy here
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