Athens Food Walking Tour - Small Group Small Group Walking Tour in English
ID: GYG33165-40499
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover Athens's food scene with a delicious tour that takes you where the Athenians eat, and where food is king. Taste 8-10 delicacies, from the best souvlaki in town to a mouthwatering baklava dessert. Visit bustling food markets and unique shops.
Your culinary journey of Athens will take you to carefully selected specialty food shops, where you’ll taste some of the finest olive oil, cheese, and honey available in the city, as well as local delicacies such as pastourma cured meat.
On this 3.5-hour guided food tour you’ll stroll through traditional Athens neighborhoods and visit some wonderful pastry shops that serve tempting Greek sweets.
You’ll be immersed in the fragrances and colors of local spices, the secret behind renowned Greek dishes, and aromas of Greek coffee as well.
The irresistible smell of freshly baked delicacies will lead you into one of the oldest traditional bakeries in Athens. Continue through the bustling alleys of Varvakios, the picturesque fish, meat, and vegetable market.
Last but not least, you’ll stop for a taste of the celebrated Greek souvlaki!
Highlights
- 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
- Eat breakfast like a local Athenian
- Enjoy a Greek coffee in a hidden cafe
- Visit one of the oldest bakeries of Athens to sample its award-winning bread
- Try the best souvlaki in Athens
- Sample a variety of locally produced delicacies
- Learn the secrets of the Mediterranean diet from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Easy walking pace
• Small groups, with a maximum of 12 participants
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet your guide in front of 'Public Store' in the lower part of Syntagma Square. It is next door to the 'Everest' store and nearby a McDonalds.
As it is very central, you can get there easily by metro. When you arrive at Syntagma, you need to make your way to the lower part of the square, where all the taxis, bus stops and shops are.
Look out for your guide who will be holding a sign reading with the local partner's name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
