Varvakios Agora: Flavors and Spices of Traditional Places Guided Tour
ID: GYG1554044-2368152
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
You will visit Athens' local municipal market, where the surrounding residents do their daily shopping. You will get to know and experience the world of herbs and strong spices.
Starting from Monastiraki, which is the palimpsest of a square open to such diverse cultures and monuments, we will walk along Athinas Street, where all the artisans lived in ancient times, observing today's local and distinctive small shops. Upon arriving at Varvakios Agora, we will immerse ourselves in the local atmosphere where locals shop for their daily essentials, explore the aisles with fresh meats and fresh fish, and discover the small shops with the strong and distinctive aroma of spices and herbs. We will experience everyday life and offer anyone who wishes the opportunity to dine at a traditional tavern during their free time.
Highlights
- Take a tour of the monuments of Monastiraki Square
- Visit Varvakios Agora
- Taste some local products
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Outside the metro station in Monastiraki Square, at the stall with the greengrocer
INCLUDED
- It includes the two-hour guided tour from Monastiraki Square through Psyrri for a sweet delicacy tasting, followed by a visit to Varvakios Agora for local products, and finally to Kotzia Square, where the city's Town Hall is located.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals at restaurants and drinks are not included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
