Highlights
- Explore Varvakios Agora in Athens on a guided foodie walking tour with tastings
- Sample some delicious savory and sweet pastries from local bakeries
- Visit specialty food stores to try local products including wine and olive oil
- Taste a variety of Greek mezze and delicious souvlaki pita bread and gyros
- Savor a delicious Greek meal at one of the authentic downtown tavernas
Description
Explore Athens food markets on a guided walking tour of the Varvakios Agora market and local tavernas. Taste delicious treats and visit local stores selling quality, typical Greek products such as olive oil, wines, mushrooms, herbs, and traditional salamis.
Start by tasting some traditional Greek koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Sample the famous Ancient Greek loukoumades (Greek donuts) and custard-filled filo squares, and visit a local phyllo pastry shop. Enjoy local pies and cheeses at an authentic Greek bakery.
Next, stroll through the famous meat and fish markets. Try roasted coffee and visit specialty shops for fresh fruit, olives, cheese, ham, and other deli products.
Taste some local wine, organically-produced olive oil and honey, aged aromatized vinegar, and world-famous Greek yogurt with thyme honey topping. Wander down Evripidou Street, and smell the intoxicating aromatic herbs.
Continue your culinary exploration in the historic city center, and visit some authentic downtown tavernas, serving the Greek versions of tapas. End your tour with a typical Greek souvlaki pita bread with delicious pork or chicken gyros.
Includes
Tour guide
Local wine
Local aperitifs such as ouzo and tsipouro
Coffee
All food tastings
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips
Important Information
- Please advise your tour leader of any food allergies or dietary requirements at the beginning of the tour.
- The tour takes place rain or shine. In case of rain, please bring appropriate rain gear and comfortable shoes.
- Vegetarians are very welcome and can be fully accommodated.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets/intolerances due to the nature of the food tastings.
- Children are welcome, with discounted prices available.
- All food and drinks included in the tour are covered in the price. Your tour leader will explain the tastings and drinks throughout the experience.
- The food provided is generous and is intended to be a substantial meal. We recommend not eating for at least 2 hours before the tour so you can fully enjoy all the tastings.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking through central Athens.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
