Best Seller: Semi-Private Athens Morning Food Tour (15+ tastings)
Description
Discover the Greek culinary culture on a 4-hour walking tour around Athens' food scene. Let your local guide lead you through the best food spots the historical city has to offer and indulge in 15 different tastings of local flavors. Browse through the vibrant Athens Central Market, visit local shops, bakeries, traditional taverns, and restaurants and taste your way through Athens like a local!
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Itinerary
Begin your morning with the delightful tastes of traditional Greek pies. Meet at Syntagma Square, where you'll be introduced to a variety of pies, including the beloved spanakopita, filled with spinach and feta cheese. This will be a perfect start to your day, giving you a taste of the local breakfast fare.
Just a short walk from the pie shop, we'll visit a local deli known for its wide selection of Greek cheeses and creamy Greek yogurt. Here, you'll learn about the cheese-making process in Greece and taste different types of feta, along with other regional cheeses, accompanied by rich, authentic Greek yogurt.
As we make our way to the vibrant Monastiraki area, prepare your palate for an assortment of pastourma and traditional Greek cold cuts. You'll experience the robust flavors and spices that make these meats a staple in Greek cuisine.
No Greek food tour would be complete without olives. We'll stop at a specialty shop where you'll taste different varieties of Greek olives, each with its unique flavor profile, ranging from the famous Kalamata to the lesser-known but equally delicious local varieties.
Next, we'll indulge in Greece's sweet side with a visit to a local eatery for some loukoumades. These honey-soaked doughnuts are a Greek favorite and will provide a delightful contrast to the savory tastes of the morning.
Before heading to your next food stop, we'll dive into the bustling atmosphere of the Athens Central Market. Here, you'll witness the lively trade of fresh produce, meats, and fish, and get a sense of the daily life of Athenian shoppers and traders.
For lunch, we'll enjoy homemade Greek recipes at a traditional eatery. Savor a selection of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients, giving you a true taste of Greek home cooking.
To conclude our tour, we'll stroll to the bohemian neighborhood of Psiri. Here, we'll relax in a cozy café and enjoy typical Greek desserts that perfectly accompany the famous Greek coffee. It's a sweet and aromatic end to your morning food adventure in Athens. With hearts full and appetites satisfied, our Athens Morning Food Tour comes to a close. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for Greek cuisine and memories of a delightful morning spent exploring Athens through its flavors.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Reviews(557)
Definitely the way to get up close with Athens city, very informative with a great selection of foods and drink to try. Very enjoyable
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable time exploring the flavors and culture of Athens with us. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon!
We did this tour on our first day in Greece and what an amazing experience it was! Our guide Sapfo was awesome! She’s friendly, kind as ver knowledgeable. She took us to places we may have missed on our own but were still able to find afterwards. We were stuffed by the middle of the tour but we really felt like we experienced Greek food. We sampled so many things that we were able to eat throughout our vacation. Thank you Sapfo! I’m so glad you were our guide. I’ll miss Greece but I plan to take as many foods with me as I can! This experience exceeded our expectations!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Sandy! We love introducing visitors to off-the-beaten-path spots and giving you a delicious roadmap for the rest of your stay. Knowing we surpassed your expectations and left you with wonderful memories makes us incredibly proud. Greece will miss you too, and we hope to see you again soon!
It was a fabulous tour with great food! Our guide, Debi, was great and very knowledgable. We went to several really neat places with delicious local food! Make sure and go hungry!! Sooo much good food!!
Thank you for sharing your review, Kelli! We are delighted that you had such a fabulous time exploring these unique spots with us. It was a pleasure hosting you for this experience, and we hope to see you again soon for more adventures!
My guide Elias was terrific! He shared some history of Athens and Greece while walking to the various food venues and the market. The variety and quality of the food was outstanding. I loved seeing the various interesting neighborhoods. Great experience!!!
Thank you so much, Sandra! We are thrilled you enjoyed exploring Athens' vibrant neighborhoods and tasting our outstanding local flavors. It's wonderful to hear that your guide made the history of our city come alive for you. We truly hope to see you again soon for more adventures!
I booked and then they canceled on me I have yet to receive a refund Why would they let me book and then tell me they were full and I was canceled and then continue to send me emails to attend and then ask me to review trip they told me not to attend?!
The group was a good size, less than 10 people. The tour was 4 hours; we walked at a suitable pace, with many stops to hear and taste. I started the tour without breakfast at 10 am, and I was more than full by the end. We tasted pasties, cheese, sausages, ham, had a good lunch, and tasty cakes for dessert. Mini is an excellent host, very knowledgeable and friendly. We got a lot of information about Greek culture, traditions, history and of course about the food. She gave us some good tips on what to do in Athens and nearby. For me, it is very important to have a native host. Mini told us about her family traditions through the generations. I suggest the Greeking.me organised food tour for all Athens visitors.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Lea! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience, from the tastings to the stories Mini shared about her family traditions. She truly is a gem, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her! We hope Athens left a lasting impression on you, and we'd love to welcome you back again soon.
This was one of the best tours I have taken. The young lady was very knowledgeable about the city and had good stories about the different places we stopped at. There was a lot of food to try.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Nancy! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best tours you’ve taken. We hope to welcome you back for another experience in the future!
So much wonderful food and fun, knowledgeable guide, Alina. Each and every taste was great and I tried items I might not have otherwise. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words, Kathleen! We are so glad you enjoyed the food and had such a great time with our guide. It’s wonderful to hear that you pushed your culinary boundaries and loved every single tasting! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Alina was wonderful! Knowledgeable & friendly with lots of information of the food and culture. Highly recommend
Thank you so much, Tammy! We’re thrilled that our guide’s knowledge and friendly energy made your tour so special. It’s a joy to know you enjoyed learning about our food and culture. We highly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Really wonderful experience. Eleni was knowledgeable and the food was delicious. We did go to places we never would have found on our own and we loved the extensiveness of this tour. We also learned a lot about Athens and Greece. We appreciated her knowledge and upbeat personality. It was such a pleasant experience. We also appreciated that there was no pressure to buy anything and this was not a commercial tour. The restaurant staff and shop keepers were just friendly and welcoming not trying to sell (we have been on other tours that were hard sells and did not like that). However, if we had wanted to buy something, like honey or olives, we could have --to take home. Great tour, highly recommend.
What a wonderful review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed such a pleasant and authentic experience with our guide, Christina. It’s great to know you appreciated the "hidden gem" locations and our non-commercial approach. Hearing that our guide's knowledge and upbeat personality added to your understanding of Greece makes us very proud. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon!
