Athens: Eat like an Athenian Walking Tour
ID: GYG408995-742308
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Blend in with the locals and discover the flavors of authentic Greek cuisine on this walking tour in Athens. Learn to shop like a local at the lively Athens Central Food Markets.
Eat your way around Athens with a local foodie who will show you all the local hot spots on this walking tour. Visit the vibrant Athens Central Food Markets and sample traditional Greek food like pies, olives, olive oil, honey, cheese, meats, sesame bread, and street food.
Meet your guide and take your taste buds on an adventure. Learn about Greek cuisine and culture. Listen as your guide tells you about the eating habits of modern Athenians and about the everyday life in the city.
Make your first shop at a local place that serves traditional Greek pies. Enjoy flaky feta pie, bougatsa (custard pie), and lukumades (Greek donuts). Continue to the Athens Central Food Markets to admire the wares and take in the vibe. Have a cup of Greek coffee, unique Greek cheeses, and cold cuts.
Visit one of the oldest bakeries in town for some fresh koulouri (Greek sesame bread). Taste some different varieties of honey, traditional drinks, and some extra virgin olive oil. Learn what makes an olive oil extra virgin and how to recognize the high quality oils.
Finally, in the heart of old Athens, go to a popular souvlaki place to try the most famous street food in Greece.
Highlights
- Delight your palate as you try local pastries, meats, cheeses, olives, and honey
- Learn facinating anecdotes and fun facts about Greek food and culture
- Savor a hot cup of traditional coffee and taste some typical Greek drinks
- Find out how to shop like a local as you peruse the Central Market with a guide
- Sample a large variety of iconic Greek foods and discover local hot spots
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet in front of the Starbucks café.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
