Athens Street Food Markets and Hidden Gems Experience
Description
This is a food tour where we stroll through some non-touristic parts of Athens, exploring the rich culinary history that has influenced our culture and traditions. Our journey begins at Panepistimio metro station, Korai square, where we encounter a traditional kiosk for Koulouri, considered to be the Greek to go breakfast. At each stop, I will share the background story of the product or meal, highlighting its significant role in our cuisine throughout history. Along the way, you can expect interesting and amusing anecdotes that add to the experience. One of the highlights of the tour includes visiting the first pastry shop in town, established after Greek independence. Here, we will have the pleasure of tasting the traditional Greek style doughnuts.
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One of the highlights of the tour includes visiting the Municipal Market where you will be informed about its evolution over the years and will taste local products.
We will explore together one of the best stores for olives and olive oil in Athens.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic drinks are served only to adults (18+ years old)
- Wheelchair is not accessible
Reviews(23)
Our family had a wonderful time on this tour - kids (14 and 18) say it was a highlight of the entire trip! Anna and George were wonderful hosts and tour guides, weaving together history of cuisine with history of the country. We tasted meats, seafood, olives, honey, doughnuts, pies and tea - a very tasty, educational and all around wonderful experience. To our delight, our family of 4 was joined for the tour by two locals living in Athens. Communication from the hosts was excellent. Really, can't say enough good things about this tour - 10/10 recommend!!
Anna was such a lovely host to my family on our street food tour. She gave some history of Athens, as well as taking us to many local eats that her and her family have eaten for many years. The food we ate while in the tour was delicious! We had a great variety of sweet and savory foods. We visited a spice shop, the Municipal Market, Olive tasting, and many restaurants. This tour was full of hidden gems we would have never visited on our own! She also gave us great recommendations of places to try on our own time.
I brought my 18-year old daughter and her friend on this amazing experience. I cannot recommend it enough. Our co-guides were so kind and also wonderfully informative.
We absolutely loved this walking tour. We visited so many places that we would never have tackled on our own. Anna is a local and loves the city
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
We wanted to thank Ana for giving us such a beautiful tour of Greek culinary and gastronomy. It helped us understand even more the beauty of the country's culture. We had a wonderful time! I wish all tourists could experience this quality of service. You’re amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you Emilia for your kind words! Your appreciation inspires us to continue offering exceptional service. We hope to see you again on another tour!
This was the highlight of our trip. Our guide was amazing and catered the tour to our preferences. We were so lucky to have her to ourselves. Thank you so much for a great day!
What a joy to read your words! 🌞 Guiding you through Athens was an absolute pleasure — moments like these remind us why we love what we do. May your memories of Greek flavors and stories stay as warm as a fresh koulouri from the bakery! Until we meet again, "efcharistó polí" for sharing your day with us. 💙
The tour of food and Athen with Anna was truly a special experience. Anna was a wonderful guide and took care of us like we were royalty! The spots she picked were unique and oh so tasty. Would book again and recommend to anyone who loves food and kind people!
Thank you, Jessi! We're thrilled you had such a memorable experience with US. WE truly LOVE sharing unique spots and ensuring everyone feels special. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you again!
If you are searching for a food tour of Athens, then please look no further than Happy Belly.This tour was absolutely one of the best tours, in general, we have experienced. From the beginning, Anna was engaging, fun, and full of great information. Everything we ate was full of flavor, freshly prepared, and delicious. Upon returning to Athens, we would take the same tour. Anna is excellent and we could tell loves her job and loves to connect people with the food of Athens.
Thank you, Michael! We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience with us and enjoyed the tour. It's fantastic to hear how much you appreciated the flavors and our passion. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
George was an excellent host, very welcoming and knowledgeable. Make sure you go hungry because it’s more food than you think!!
Thank you, Charlie! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and our hospitality. Great tip about coming hungry – truly the best way to experience it all! We hope to see you again soon!
George was great. He tailored our experience based on our interest. He showed us must-visit spots and authentic food. While walking he told us some history. He was also open to exploring off the planned guide. We lit some candles and made wishes. I wish we had larger stomachs. Yamas!
Thank you, Meander! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tailored experience with us and the mix of history, gastronomy, and unique moments. Your wish for larger stomachs made us smile—Yamas to more culinary adventures!
