Athens Walking Food Tour: A Taste of Local Flavors
3 HoursAthens Walking Food Tour: A Taste of Local Flavors
Discover Athens through its flavors on a guided walking food tour through the historic city center, sampling traditional drinks, street food, and local delicacies along the way. From ouzo and meze to souvlaki, baklava, and Greek coffee, this experience offers an authentic taste of the city’s rich culinary heritage.
A Journey Through Greek Flavors
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure through the historical center of Athens, where Greek tradition and gastronomy come to life. This interactive walking tour offers an authentic taste of local flavors, taking you to some of the city's most charming eateries and specialty shops. Whether you're a food lover or simply curious about Greek traditions, this tour is an excellent way to immerse yourself in Athens' vibrant culinary culture.
Led by an English-speaking assistant, the tour covers approximately 4 km and lasts about 3 hours. As we stroll through the heart of Athens, you'll have the opportunity to sample traditional drinks and delicacies while learning about Greece’s rich culinary heritage.
Our first stop is a small traditional café in Plaka, where we enjoy a glass of ouzo paired with a selection of meze — small traditional appetizers that perfectly complement the iconic Greek spirit.
We then visit a nice delicatessen in the city center for a tasting of Greek wine, tsipouro, and meze, offering a deeper insight into Greece’s beloved drinks and flavors.
Next, we indulge in an essential part of Greek street food, savoring a souvlaki wrapped in pita bread, accompanied by a refreshing Greek beer.
Our journey concludes at a traditional “kafeneio” (coffee shop) in Monastiraki Square, where we enjoy a traditional baklava alongside an aromatic Greek coffee — a perfect ending to our flavorful experience. Tour finishes at Monastiraki Square, leaving you free to continue exploring the city.
*Duration: Approximately 3 hours (11:00 – 14:00)
Tour starts at specific meeting point in Athens city center and ends at Monastiraki Square.
Includes
- Athens Gastronomy Walking Tour in Athens city center on shared basis
- English speaking facilitator (accompanying the group)
- Greek Wine, Tsipouro and Meze per person
- A glass of Ouzo per person served with traditional Greek meze
- A souvlaki with Pita Bread & Greek Beer per person
- A portion of Baklava & Greek Coffee per person
- Third party liability insurance
- All necessary material & equipment
- Organization and supervision of the activity
Excludes
- Entrance tickets for museums, sites & monuments (if required)
- Any meals not stated above
- Drinks and beverages not stated above
- Any transfers
- Cost of optional tours/visits
- Gratuities
- Any personal expenses
- Organized Tours operate on specific days and depend on weather and road conditions, as well as follow official authorities’ instructions. Tours may change or be cancelled according to official authorities’ orders.
- Organized Tours are on shared basis (SIC) with other participants (no maximum number).
- Organized Tours' main language is English and may also be multilingual, depending on operation.
- In case of an increase in the VAT or other taxes, including entrance fees, rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates may change during special periods such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, International Congresses, Conventions and Fairs.
- We would like to inform you that guests shall be required to pay directly to the hotel a “Climate Resilience Tax”, per overnight, per room. This tax goes directly to the state and the Hotel and/or travel agents have no interference. Hotel guests shall be requested to pay the Climate Resilience Tax directly to the hotel and is not included in our offers.
- Taste Authentic Greek Flavors
- Explore the Historic Center of Athens
- Visit Local Eateries & Shops
- Learn About Greek Gastronomy & Culture
