Step off the beaten track and awaken your senses on a 4-hour food walking tour in Athens, taken at a time that suits your schedule. Walk through Monastiraki Square and the central city market, Varvakios Agora, to spend a half-day. Your tour leader will explain the stories and the origins of the local food while you will taste and drinks at some of the best local foodies places.
Discover authentic, fresh, traditional food in non tourist, hidden spots of the City! Food and places you may not find alone!
Visit local streets where we see, taste and shop for cheese, cured meat, fruits, sweets and spices in markets of colour, scents and noise. Taste olives, oil and honey from a farmer and local wine made on site.
4.00pm tours will see ΜΟST of the market as it starts to close. Sundays the markets ARE SHUT so we visit a taverna and eat traditional food with ouzo and local wine. Visit a delicatessean and a spice shop and a producer of olive oil and honey. You will also enjoy Greek coffee and yogurt from a local producer.
20+ tastings offered including sit down meals of meat and fish on all tours. Learn about Greek culture and meet with the locals.
Vegetarian, vegan, GF options available. Vegan not available on Sundays.
Discounted childrens rate offered.
If you want a particular host then please message before booking to find out which tours they are running!
Sample the best, locally produced traditional Greek dishes on this food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting ‘bougatsa’ (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘loukoumades’ (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 16 people.
•The Original Food walking tour of Athens
•Taste locally produced traditional Greek delicacies
•Learn the heritage of Greek cuisine
•Experience the vibrant Varvakeios food market
•Visit various specialty food shops in Athens offering an array of fruit, spices and meats
•Small group limited to 16 people for a more personalized experience
•Fully guided tour with local English-speaking guide
Taste your way through Athens on an award-winning small group tour! Let your guide lead you through the twisting streets of the city to 10 carefully selected specialty food shops, and sample the finest olive oil, cheese, cured meats, sweets, spices, tapas and Greek souvlaki. All 15 tastings are included. Discover the flavors of Athens, one bite at a time!
Join us on a delicious journey around Athens through the city’s most foodie neighbourhoods and experience Greek gastronomy at its best. Our small-group (~12 ppl) ensures ultimate personalisation, flexibility and safety.
- Start off at a deli to taste amazing local products, like Greek olive oil, olives, honey and cheeses.
- Enjoy a small plates meal shared in the middle learn about Greeks' way to get together and have fun! Taste an array of different meze, like dolma, kefte and assorted dips.
- Visit a family-run restaurant to savour authentic, comfort Greek cuisine, served with a local drinks in a cosy environment.
- Satisfy your cravings with finger-licking local desserts and a special-flavoured local product found exclusively in Greece!
Vegetarians rejoice! There are options for you in every spot.
Discover the Greek culinary culture on a 4-hour walking tour around Athens' food scene. Let your local guide lead you through the best food spots the historical city has to offer and indulge in 15 different tastings of local flavors. Browse through the vibrant Athens Central Market, visit local shops, bakeries, traditional taverns, and restaurants and taste your way through Athens like a local!
Eat your way through Athens' culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 6 or 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied!
Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie.
Withlocals Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What about exploring the city through the ultimate food discovery experience? Discover the city at a relaxing pace with our local expert who will share your love for delicious dishes and tasty products. Indulge yourself into a culinary journey during which you will you’ll get to know the people who create the culinary story of the city.
During this food experience, you will taste regional specialties, try some of the best street food and discover secret gastronomic gems.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Meeting point and places/tastings may be different during weekends and also evening tours on weekdays (some places/delis and also the food market are closed).
• Food market doesn't operate during evening hours.
• Alcohol served at lunch/dinner only.
• Please inform for food restrictions/allergies.
• Not recommended for gluten free/vegan/lactose-free/low carb diet.
• Please check where the meeting point is located and come on time.
Location: Downtown Athens
Duration: 3 hours.
Language: English
How about a unique, authentically Greek culinary experience that will leave you full of delicious food and fond memories? Explore Athens by night and the gastronomic gems it offers with the help of our foodie-expert guide. Admire the impeccable view of Athens under the dimming lights, eat up the finest of authentic Greek cuisine, indulge in a wine-tasting of 4 local Greek varieties, and end your night with delicious local ice cream!
In this tour we will to introduce you to the full spectrum of the Greek cuisine, from breakfast to
dinner and everything else in between, including delicacies that you wouldn’t normally have the
chance to try. The route is speciallly designed to take you through and around the heart of Athens,
giving you the opportunity to explore all of the notable sights of Athens, as well as experience the
different vibes that each neighboring district possesses. We aim to provide you with all that Athens
has to offer in this one tour!
