Explore the food markets of Athens on a 4-hour walking tour and taste some of the delicious treats on offer. Start with a traditional Greek breakfast of koulóuria (sesame bread rings), and then make your way to a century-old pastry shop to sample loukoumades (Greek donuts) and custard-filled filo squares. Enjoy local pies and cheeses at authentic Greek bakeries. Next, wander through the meat and fish market, the living monument markets of the city. Try dark roasted coffee to one of the older coffee roasters downtown. Enjoy some local wine, organic produce olive oil and honey, seven-year-old aromatized vinegar, and the world-famous Greek yogurt at a small shop that sells fantastic gifts for your friends back home. Wander down Evripidou Street, scented by herbs. Visit a local tavern and explore mezedes plates (local tapas). Then end your culinary exploration by enjoying the famous Greek souvlaki with chicken or pork gyros (Vegetarians are welcome, gluten-free cannot be accommodated).
Discover Athens through its food culture and taste superb Greek pastries, wine, cheese and salamis. Enjoy authentic Greek delis, visit traditional food stores, markets and grocery stores and try mouth
Meeting point of the tour. - Upon your arrival at Monastiraki Square, please look for one of our experienced tour leaders who will be holding a sign of "Athens Walks The Food Tour" at the entrance of the small church.
Stroll along the pedestrian sidewalk of Aiolou Street, named after Aiolos, the god of winds.
Stroll through the bustling square surrounded by cozy cafes leading up to Agia Irini Church.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Monastiraki square in front of the little church on the square. Gourmet Athens meeting point link https://www.google.com/maps/place/Holy+Church+of+the+Virgin+Mary+Pantanassa/@37.9767278,23.7258106,20.21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x14a1bd22de2c9c4f:0xad05e7668873199f!8m2!3d37.9764816!4d23.7260589!16s%2Fm%2F0k0w51q?entry=ttu