Overview
Discover the world of Greek food with 8-10 delicious food tastings. Enjoy the atmosphere of specialty food shops and the bustle of open-air markets.
Highlights
- Discover the world of Greek food with 8-10 delicious food tastings
- Enjoy the atmosphere of specialty food shops
- Experience the bustle of Varvakios Open-air Market
- Eat breakfast like a local Athenian and have a Greek coffee in a hidden cafe
- Visit one of the oldest bakeries of Athens to sample its award-winning bread
Olive oil, sweets, Greek ‘meze’, wines and much more - Greece is a foodie paradise! Find out why as you set out on an eating adventure to discover real Greek cooking in the city´s tastiest neighborhoods.
Your guide will take you to the best spots to sample culinary treats such as koulouri, baklava, and souvlaki - and that´s just to start. You´ll also duck into a carefully selected specialty food store where you’ll be able to taste different oils, spreads and other surprises before heading into the bustling Varvakios Market with its local produce and buzzing atmosphere. Explore the city’s spice street and drop into a shop with an incredible variety of local condiments and herbs. Next, head to a local pastry shop for a serious sugar rush with a bougatsa (a traditional cream-filled phyllo treat). The last stop on the tour is for a selection of scrumptious Greek meze, with appetizers, a variety of cheese, and cured meats.
Immerse yourself in the world of Greek food with this foodie fun-packed tour filled with treats, culture, and the lively energy of Athens.
What's included
- Drinks
- Guided walking tour
- Food tasting
- Additional food and drinks
Meeting & pickup
Your guide will be holding an Alternative Athens sign and will meet you in front of 'Public Store' in the lower part of Syntagma Square and next door to the 'Everest' store, near McDonalds. Please make sure that you are at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time. The group will depart on time and those not present will be considered a no-show for which no refund can be made.
Additional info
- This tour requires a minimum booking of 2 participants. In the unusual event that the minimum is not met you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour runs with a maximum of 12 participants
- Please note, due to the options included on this tour it is not recommended for travelers with constraining dietary restrictions or severe food allergies. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please contact the local tour operator using the information provided on your voucher after booking if you have some dietary restrictions
- All food and drink tastings arranged as part of the tour are included – anything you decide to purchase separataley is not included
- The food and drinks included are: Greek coffee, koulouri, olive oil tasting, baklava, souvlaki with fried potatoes, bougatsa, and Greek meze
- For most people, the 8-10 food tastings inlcuded are the equivalent of a hearty lunch
- It is recommended that you have a light breakfast, there will be plenty to eat
- Due to the route, this tour is not suitable for guests with strollers, wheelchairs or walking sticks
- The tour is suitable for families (without a stroller)
- The walking pace of this tour is gentle
- This tour runs year-round, rain or shine
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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