Athens Gourmet Food Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Plaka's charming streets
- Taste authentic Greek souvlaki
- Visit Monastiraki Flea Market
- Sample local Greek wines
- Discover hidden culinary gems
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Athens' historic neighborhoods
- Tastings of traditional Greek dishes and beverages
- Visit to local markets and artisan shops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Meeting point of the tour. - Upon your arrival at Monastiraki Square, please look for one of our experienced tour leaders who will be holding a sign of "Athens Walks The Food Tour" at the entrance of the small church.
Stroll along the pedestrian sidewalk of Aiolou Street, named after Aiolos, the god of winds.
Stroll through the bustling square surrounded by cozy cafes leading up to Agia Irini Church.
Head to Athens' most aromatic street for deli items, herbs, and spices.
Walk inside the Athens' central market, the Varvakeios market, where you can find a variety of fresh fish and meat, as well as other locally sourced products
Theatrou Square is the new go-to destination for small, local, and authentic restaurants
Wander through the funky art neighborhood of Psirri.
The tour ends back at Monastiraki Square where you first met your tour leader.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
- Vegetarian options are available; inform the guide in advance.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared to walk approximately 3 kilometers at a leisurely pace.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Inform your guide in case of any food allergies.
- Please make sure you will not eat anything in advance cause the amount of food is plenty.
- Vegetarians are welcomed.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Traveler reviews
The best, Fun & Delicious & Definitely Authentic Athens’ Gourmet Tour x
Our guide Tonia was very kind, lovely and considerate to all the guests. I also had a lovely bunch of people! I really enjoyed Greek authentic dishes of breakfast-lunch-dinner in 4 hours & chatting with other guests. The pacing was great, the plastic bag and water were provided at the beginning, so that we can carry our leftover Koulouri Thessalonikis(to dip into olive oil for later on - very clever!!) while continuing our waking gourmet tour.
Athens gourmet food small group walking tour -Worth it
Giannis our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly, went out of his way throughout the tour to make it a wonderful experience . Don't eat breakfast. The amount of food we had was more than filling right through from sweet to savoury. Definitely worth the trip! Visited about eight different places including fish and meat markets. We are both foodies. Came away very satisfied after 4 hours of walking the streets of Athens.
Our guide was excellent with local knowledge and she also had great humour and sociability.I would recommend her .
Excellent and wear good walking shoes.They supply plenty of water so no need to carry you own. An extensive array of foods and local eateries.
Lots of food and fun!
This was an excellent tour. The food was fantastic and there was a lot of it.! Our guide, Ana, was great. She was knowledgeable, engaging and extremely organized. The small group of nice people was the right size for our 6 stops. Delicious and fun! Highly recommended!
The Best Introduction to Athens
The Athens Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour was a fantastic introduction to both Athens and Greek cuisine. The food itself was wonderful, with generous tastings that showcased a great variety of local specialties, and Peter was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. We’ve learned to start our trips with a food tour, and this one truly set the stage for a wonderful stay in Athens. It also gave us a real sense of the city centre and we even went back to a couple of the places we especially liked. We honestly can’t say enough about this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Athens.