Athens, Greek food tour including market visit | La Vacanza Travel

Athens, Greek food tour including market visit

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Greece, Greece, Athens
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Athens
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Sample the best, locally produced traditional Greek dishes on this food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting ‘bougatsa’ (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘loukoumades’ (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 16 people.
•The Original Food walking tour of Athens
•Taste locally produced traditional Greek delicacies
•Learn the heritage of Greek cuisine
•Experience the vibrant Varvakeios food market
•Visit various specialty food shops in Athens offering an array of fruit, spices and meats
•Small group limited to 16 people for a more personalized experience
•Fully guided tour with local English-speaking guide

Itinerary
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Pass By: Korai, Athina, Greece

Athens, aside from being a remarkable symbol of Greece's rich historical heritage, is an absolute paradise for food enthusiasts. The city boasts numerous destinations where visitors can savor authentic Greek cuisine and purchase traditional products to bring back as souvenirs. Our food tours provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively pulse of the city. Along the way, you'll indulge in local delicacies and dishes that are an absolute must-try for any food lover.

Pass By: Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Νο68 Βαρβακειος Αγορα, Athina 105 51, Greece

Welcome to the heart of Athens' culinary scene - the Varvakeios Market! As the main hub for meat, fish, and vegetable trade, this bustling market is a vibrant, lively haven teeming with people and filled with the intoxicating sounds of merchants calling out to showcase their products and competitive prices. It's a sensory experience that truly captures the essence of Athens' vibrant food culture.

At Varvakeios Market, you'll be immersed in the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Greek market, where merchants eagerly engage in conversation, sharing their knowledge and passion for their products. It's an opportunity to connect with the local community, learn about the freshest ingredients, and discover the rich flavors that define Greek cuisine.

No food tour in Athens would be complete without a visit to Varvakeios Market. It's an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary heritage of Athens.

Stop At: Aiolou, Athina, Greece

Discover the vibrant pulse of Aiolou Street, located right in the heart of the city, and immerse yourself in a bustling market experience like no other. This lively street is renowned for its eclectic array of street shops offering an enticing selection of textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and delectable food items. As you explore the market street, you'll also encounter charming churches and inviting cafes where you can indulge in delicious treats.

Aiolou Street is not just a shopping destination, but also a window into the history and local essence of the city. It's a place where the past and present come together, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage of the area.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Your dedicated local Food specialist
  • Exclusive tastings featuring premium Greek products such as olive oil, honey, and cheeses
  • Athens guide magazine
  • Athens map
  • Visits to carefully selected 100% local establishments
  • Valuable tips on dining and must-try experiences throughout your Athens stay
  • Sustainable activity
  • Finish with a Souvlaki (pork or chicken or vegetarian)

Exclusions
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities (gratuity rates in Greece are around 10% of service cost)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Dress according to weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sun-screen and a hat are recommended
  • Inform us of any food allergies
  • Vegetarian options available (Limited choices for Glutten Free)
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Plateia Korai, Athina, Greece


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Psyri, Athens, Greece

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

C1627IYrichardk

03 Mar, 2024

We did a walking food tour of Athens with our great guide Fotis Tsotoulidis. He was very energetic and was a man of an incredible amount of knowledge. He knew about Greek history, politics, wine, and of course food! I think he said he was a professor at a local university. He met us with a traditional Greek bread item that looked like a pretzel but was more sweet. We walked through town and our first stop was to eat these delicious little donut holes dipped in honey called Loukamades. They were hot and mouth watering. Very good and not too sweet. Our next part of the tour took us through the central meat market. We loved it but beware there are a lot of skinned whole animals showing or being butchered right there. Very interesting to see but not for the faint of heart. We went to our next step which included two Greek pies – one made of Spinach and cheese and the other made of cream and sugar which is more like a dessert. I would write their names down but I couldn’t pronounce them or spell them! We next headed to an olive oil and olive store where we did some different tastings of local olive oil. Given that it is a staple in the Greek diet, it was very fun to see how different they could each taste. After that we went to a central market and had the Greek gyro (Souvlaki). Some of us ordered pork and some ordered chicken. Both were delicious. Contrary to my thinking, Greeks do not eat lamb in their gyros, must be a non Greek recipe then! After a full meal we walked back to our flat and took a well deserved nap. Fotis was a fantastic guide and was very good dealing with both adults, teenagers, and our 2 year old. Well done!

John_H

21 Jan, 2024

Stella was an excellent guide introducing us to the food traditions of Athens. She filled the three hour tour with a variety of tastes and sights.

tomp193

05 Oct, 2023

We did the private Athens food tour PRV-10 with Mirina. I was a little concerned since we had been in Greece for 2 weeks already and had eaten a lot of different foods so didn't know if this would be a waste of time and repeat of our experiences already. Happily it turned out to be a very nice experience. Mirina did a great job hitting unique places within the city and finding some great places to eat. We hit the Greek Donut shop (they are fantastic, but you can't get them until after 10 am which was annoying since we wanted them for breakfast), a phylogenetic pastry shop, several local stores with olives, spices and dried meats, finished off with a very nice gyro. Everyone in our group enjoyed the outing and felt like it was a genuine local experience.

ace210000

27 Sep, 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it was a great chance to see areas of Athens we may not have visited, and the variety of food was perfect. Lucia was such a wonderful guide! Extremely knowledgable about the area and its history, as well as catering different dietary needs. Would highly recommend!

Bethany_A

24 Aug, 2023

We loved this tour - Stella was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly and helpful and shared great information. The food selections were great, too. The only thing we would change/did not love was that some food items were shared - people using hands or utensils in the same container. We would have preferred food to be separated at least by couple, especially in this semi post-Covid era. The shared food freaked us out a bit.

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Great Tour!!!

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Food and Cultural Delight

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Amazing Food Tour!

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Fantastic value for money

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A Feast For The Senses

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Authentic Food Adventure in Athens

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Amazing

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Great tour with Evelina. She took us to some wonderful little places we would probably not found on our own.

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Highly recommend ! One of the best things we did in Athens

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New flavors and awesome tours

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Great food, good pace, just enough information to keep all ages happy...

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10/10 Highly Recommend!!

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Delicious and so much fun!

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Great food tour!

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Great Food Tasting for the Foodie at Heart

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Great start to Athens visit !

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Morning tour with Sophia

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Great time and great food with Sophia!

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A great way to see the city and eat local foods!

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Local authentic experience

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