Greek gastronomy foodies walking tour in Athens
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Greek gastronomy foodies walking tour in Athens


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£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit off-the-beaten-track eateries and local favorites
  • Discover the Athens Central Market with a local guide
  • Chow down on the best of Greek cuisine that will leave you wanting more
What to expect

Discover Athens on a Greek gastronomy tasting tour. You'll be able to explore Athens by eating your way through it! With an in-the-know foodie guide, you'll enjoy 15 tastings of the Greek cuisine as you walk through the non-touristy neighborhoods of Athens, to meet vendors and learn about traditional Greek recipes.

From crunchy phyllo pies to cold cuts, and from stuffed tomatoes to loukoumades, your taste buds will be tingling the entire time. Starting from Syntagma Square, where the heart of Athens beats, you will begin an unforgettable journey through Greece's flavors. After meeting your food-loving guide, you'll set off on a city exploration that will introduce you to the local culinary scene.

Your guide will share with you an insight into the enduring history of Greek food and culture. Starting your day with a traditional phyllo pie from a family-run shop, you will be lead to hidden culinary gems inside the city that only locals know about. You will visit many different food and pastry shops, off-the-beaten-path taverns and traditional restaurants, while you will also explore the Athens Central Market, the center of Athens' gastronomy life.

Traveling with an expert local means nothing will get past you. You'll learn why food is a special element of Greek culture; the variety of fresh and organic ingredients that the Greek land provides us with during each season; how different spices have different uses and what makes Greek cuisine so special. 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. Taste fresh and seasonal traditional Greek recipes, followed by the favorite treat of the ancient Olympic Games winners!

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check 15 tastings
  • check Local guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Extra food and drinks
Where

Syntagma Square, Pl. Sintagmatos, Athens, 105 63, Greece

Meeting point:
- Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the fountain at Syntagma Square fountain, holding a sign with your name
What to remember
  • Please do not eat before the lunch as there is a large tasting menu
  • Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun-block and a bottle of water
  • You are kindly asked to be there 10 minutes earlier than the tour's starting time. This tour runs rain or shine, please dress accordingly to the weather
  • Βring along your camera to capture the most beautiful spots of the city
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please inform the tour operator of any food allergies or food restrictions in advance
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Provider
Greeking.me
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 5 days before the experience begins.

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