Small Group: Athens Walk & Taste
This unique gastronomic tour of Athens blends culinary delights with local culture and history. It takes you from vibrant Monastiraki Square to the bustling Central Market, where you experience a feast of Greek delicacies like pies, cheeses, olives, and sweets. The tour highlights traditional flavors, including souvlaki, and provides a sensory journey through Athens' lively streets. It offers not only a taste of Greece but a deep dive into its rich food culture, leaving you with lasting memories of both flavor and place.
Options
Pickup/dropoff included
with included pickup/dropoff : 3 pick-up/drop-off locations included in the price: Synatgma, Omonia and Sygrou Fix
Pickup included
What's included in Small Group: Athens Walk & Taste
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Omonia Square
Your tour begins with a brief transfer to Omonia Square, where you'll receive an overview of the day's itinerary.
Town Hall - Municipality Of Athens
From there, take a leisurely walk to Monastiraki Square, passing by the Athens Town Hall, while learning about the city’s fascinating history
Psirri
Your first food stop will be at a local bakery, where you'll indulge in a delicious traditional Greek pie filled with feta cheese and experience the unique taste of authentic Greek coffee. Next, visit the Central Market, a true feast for the senses. As you stroll through the lively aisles, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant sounds and irresistible aromas of fresh produce and spices. Discover fresh fish, expertly butchered meats, and a variety of local cheeses. (Optional) Afterward, treat your taste buds to a selection of olives, each offering a rich, savory taste. The journey continues at one of Athens' renowned honey-tasting spots, a family-run business with a long history. Here, you'll learn about honey production—from hive to jar—and enjoy a tasting of Greece’s finest honeys. Next, head to a local shop to savor traditional Loukoumades and indulge in creamy Greek yogurt drizzled with honey and topped with nuts or fresh fruit.
Inclusions
- English speaking Guide
- Traditional Greek food tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to Wear: Hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
- What to Bring: Passport or ID card, sunscreen, cash or credit card
- The tour sequence may vary
- This tour is not recommended for guests with walking mobility conditions.
- This tour involves extensive amount of walking approx. 2,5 miles over uneven terrain.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
•Pick-up and drop-off for this tour are included at the following locations: Syntagma and Syggrou Fix Metro stations. • If you are staying outside these areas, we offer pick-up and drop-off from other locations within Attica at an additional cost. To arrange this service, please contact us directly after booking and provide your accommodation details. We will confirm availability and any extra charges within 48 hours. Please note that this additional service is arranged directly with us and is not processed through Viator. • Pick-up time: 30 minutes before tour starts. Exact details will be notified via email, WhatsApp or Viber 48 hours prior the tour. • Other pick-up/drop off locations situated in pedestrian areas: a nearby pickup point will be assigned, typically within 5-10 minutes walk.
Meeting / End Points
- • Meeting Point: Omonia Square, in front of Hondos Center Building • Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the tour starts. Exact details will be sent via email, WhatsApp, or Viber 24 hours before the tour. • Identification: The tour representative will hold a sign with Greek Travel Advisors logo.
