Greek Food Tasting and Market Walking Tour

Psyri, Athens



Taste more than 18 authentic Greek dishes and learn about traditional Greek cuisine and culture on a walking tour in Athens. Visit a local market and a variety of food stores with a food-loving guide.

Highlights

  • Delve into Greek gastronomy by tasting more than 18+ iconic foods
  • Explore the city of Athens, discover all hidden gems and get all the insights
  • Be treated like a local when visiting the central market and the surroundings

Description

Let’s start with a leisurely stroll in the centre of the bustling neighbourhood of Psyrri, one of the most attractive areas of Athens. There, you will enjoy a flavoursome Greek coffee with a delicious koulouri;, (an iconic Greek snack). Next, sample local traditional edibles at a selection of unique Greek delis and speciality pie shops. Taste an authentic savoury’ spanakopita’, (spinach pie) made of flaky phyllo dough, and filled with spinach and feta cheese. After exploring the impressive historic Varvakios market, where you can find all kinds of meat, fish, and poultry, you will stop at an eatery inside to sample some mouthwatering homemade Greek dishes, such as stuffed tomatoes and peppers, fresh sardines and mousaka. There will also be a selection of Greek delicacies to sample such as cheese, cured meats, olives, natural olive oil, dry fruits and mixtures of nuts. Your next stop will be at a quaint little mastic shop, where you will learn about many organic products made from mastic, before heading to a quiet and traditional Greek restaurant, to enjoy one of the most popular Greek spirits and their ‘Meze’ (appetiser). At the end of your ultimate Athens food tasting tour, you will have had an excellent culinary experience and a great overview of Greek food, as well as plenty of food tips and memories to take home with you.

Includes

Walking tour Guide Food tasting

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Tips

Important Information

  • The meeting point might change to Acropolis metro station in case of a bank holiday. This tour will take place in case of a rain

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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