Tastes of Athens: Your Private Greek Feast Tour
Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. Savor delicious Greek foods that will tantalize your taste buds during this 2.5-hour food tasting tour of Athens. You’ll voyage on foot and discover the 'big five' of Greek cuisine, including licorice-flavored ouzo, classic feta and olives, smooth olive oil and sesame seed–crusted rings of 'koulouri' (bread). Plus, your guide will take you to a local delicatessen, where you’ll meet the owner and uncover the hidden secrets of Athenian eats.
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Private Food Tasting Tour
What's included in Tastes of Athens: Your Private Greek Feast Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kotzia Square
You’ll meet your local guide and begin this Athens tour by exploring Kotzia Square, located in the heart of Athens. The square is surrounded by gorgeous neoclassical buildings, which were constructed in the early 18th century, and also some ancient ruins of old houses that you will have a peek at on your way to the market.
Central Market
Your local guide will show you around the best of the Central Market, taking you to places few tourists venture and helping you discover a variety of delicious Greek specialties. From the simple koulouri (a round-shaped bread with sesame seeds) and delicate local pastries, to the Greek staples of feta and olives, the Central Market is a feast for the senses.
Agia Irini Church
We also try either an invigorating Greek coffee (in the winter) or a cold frappe in warmer days, which are popular local beverages. Athens food is a rich mix of old and new, traditional and modern, and this tour is the perfect way to discover all these aspects.
Inclusions
- Meet a friendly, local English-speaking food and wine expert
- Explore markets and lively squares like Monastiraki and Kotzia
- Enjoy traditional meze dishes full of local flavour
- Sip Greek wine and ouzo while learning their cultural roots
- Taste koulouri, sweets, cheeses, olives, olive oil, and more
- Discover top local bars and eateries with expert tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and Drink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All of the stores you visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run. Supporting small-scale, locally-run businesses helps to preserve the traditional character of old Athens.
- At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In Kotzia Square in front of the Mayor building. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///gone.changing.taps
End Points
- Monastiraki Square and metro station
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Ticket Redemption
Dress Code Comfortable shoes for walking are recommended. Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: * All of the stores you visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run. Supporting small-scale, locally-run businesses helps to preserve the traditional character of old Athens. * At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
