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Athens The Moveable Sunday Feast

From$135
5.5 hours
Max 7 people
Athens, Greece

About this activity

On this tour– our own take on a classic Athens Sunday – we will start off at a leisurely pace, enjoying the quiet streets around downtown’s normally bustling historic Monastiraki Square.

Highlights

  • Experience the traditional Sunday in Athens
  • Visit to market and family run businesses
  • Visits residential neighborhoods

Full description

This tour will begin with a fresh-baked koulouri, before exploring the nearby weekly flea market. There will be a good Greek coffee and breakfast’s second course: thick strained yogurt with honey and nuts alongside hosaf. As our Sunday stroll continues through the streets of Plaka, we’ll walk past buildings and monuments representing the depth of Athenian history, from the ancient Agora and the Stoa of Attalos, to one of Athens’ oldest functioning churches, where students still go to get a blessing before exams.
We’ll wend our way through Thissio and Petralona, where we will make our first lunch stop, sitting down for a meal of unforgettable grilled lamb chops andfries in a family-run local institution.
Our final stop will be in nearby Psyri, where we’ll join the locals who are eating out with their extended families. There we’ll enjoy Greek comfort food like dolmades, soutzoukakia and the season’s best horta among Athenian families and friends – a fitting end to our moveable feast.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour through Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods
  • Tastings of traditional Greek dishes and local specialties
  • Wine tasting featuring small Greek producers
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Meeting point

Start Location

Monastiraki, Athens, Greece

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
  • Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
  • Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
  • Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.

Food & drinks

  • Food: almost a dozen different edible specialties
  • Drinks: Selected alcoholic drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund

Reviews

5.0(38 reviews)
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Laura Dalrymple
Oct 2026
5.0

Thanks for an excellent day full of delicious and very varied food experiences, from onigiri all the way to sake. Our host, Diana, was lovely and knowledgeable.

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Tony Egan
Sep 2026
5.0

We did the Yanesen tour with Michelle and had a wonderful time exploring corners of Tokyo we were unlikely to find ourselves. The food and venues were very well curated with cultural and historic locations well spaced between eating and drinking. Michelle provided excellent background and context at all times and the pacing was great. Finishing with a drink on a makeshift street bar was perfect. Thank you Michelle for one of the best experiences of our trip.

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oliver sands
Sep 2026
5.0

We recently did the food tour of Kichijoji and had the best time. Our guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was the perfect blend of knowledge, fun and passion, and she introduced us to a diverse range of food offerings and venues. I would highly recommend jumping on one of Michelle's tours with Culinary Backstreets as it was the highlight of our 5 day stay in Tokyo. Cheers, Oliver & Ged

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