Athens Traditional Food Tour: Authentic Greek Cuisine Experience in Hidden City Spots
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Athina
Embark on an Athens Traditional Food Tour and indulge in the authentic flavors of Greek cuisine. Explore hidden city spots, taste local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Athens. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Central Market Athens - We will visit the meat, fish, spice and fruit markets and see how Athenians do their daily shopping. We will meet the traders and sit down and eat a meal inside the market.
  • Psiri - This is the vibrant social life area for Athens and also a really alternative place to shop for unique, handmade products. We will walk through the area meeting local people along the way and will sit in a taverna to taste on of the best gyros in the City!
  • Monastiraki - The very centre of Athens and a unique viewing point. Next to the famous flea market and a short walk to the food markets.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Local spirits such as ouzo or raki
  • Homemade barrel wine
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Explore the rich and traditional cuisine of Athens in the city’s hidden, non-tourist areas! In locations you might not discover on your own, we find genuine, freshly made, local food. We delve into the vibrant streets, tasting and buying cheese, cured meats, fruits, Greek sweets and spices from bustling markets alive with colour, fragrance and sound. Join us as we taste honey, oil and olives straight from a farmer, and try wine crafted onsite at a local taverna. Relish two meals comprising meat and seafood at a local’s meze bar and at a market restaurant, accompanied by traditional Greek coffee and a dessert.

For tours beginning after 4pm or on Sundays when the markets are closed, we dine at two local taverns sampling authentic food complemented by ouzo, raki and local homemade wine. We visit a spice store, explore the Greek nightlife scene, and savour a sweet pastry.

Numerous taste tests including two full meals on all tours while you immerse yourself in Greek culture.
Meet various locals during this unique experience!
Accommodations for vegetarian and gluten-free diets are available. Special rates for children.
Licence number EOT-0259E70000815901

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • When booking the tour starting at 4pm some of the market will be closed
  • On Sunday the markets are shut so we do not visit them. We have a honey and olive oil tasting instead
  • Most dietery requirements can be accommodated including vegetarian, vegan and GF
  • We have over 5000 online reviews
  • Licensed tourism office number EOT 0259E70000815901
  • Featured on UK TV show, A new life in the sun
Location
Athinas 3
Athinas
Athinas 3, Athina 105 54 next to the 2nd entrance to Monastiraki Metro and the entrance to the bar, MS Roof Garden. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sjCX6LTJ1sVjtw5z6
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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X3729clbrianr
Jun 12, 2024
Exactly what we were looking for! - Exactly what we were looking for! The tour took us through several spots we would have overlooked. Mike was friendly, knowledgeable and patient. He seems to know so many of the shopkeepers along the route. We loved each of the stops we made and there was so much food! We started with one sweet and one savory pie at a coffee shop- delicious! Then on to a tiny Olive shop, where we sampled several types of olives and some world-class olive oil. From there, we visited a shop of flavored local honeys whose family has been beekeepers for 200 years. Next, we visited a small butcher shop where we sampled some meats and cheeses. We made our way to the colorful market, where Mike bought some fruit and cherries, then onto the section with fresh meat and fish. Here a shopkeeper had prepared for us some amazing grilled chicken on skewers- it was hard to believe just how simple the preparation was for that chicken! After the markets, we made our way to a spice shop, where Mike explained several of the less-known items- I was floored by how inexpensive the spices and herbs were compared with home! Lastly, we sat for a wonderful lunch of so many different and delicious dishes, finishing with ouzo and the prepared fruit Mike had bought earlier. The tour was excellent and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Athens who wants to know more about the food and cuisine here.
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Geoffschreiner
Jun 11, 2024
Great Authentic Experience - Arela is fantastic, knowledgeable guide who provided a really authentic experience of Greek food and culture...created a real buzz and wonderful vibe in our group...highly recommended
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Goplaces44447748552
Jun 11, 2024
AMAZING - Our tour with Arela was excellent! She was knowledgable, fun, sweet, and energetic. We ate so many amazing foods and shared it with a great group of people. I couldn't recommend this tour enough. Thank you!!
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Brandi
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful filling taste of Greece tour! - I cannot believe how much food there was on this tour! This is not a tour with just a few bites here and there but you will leave full and happy! Arela was super enthusiastic and friendly. She made us all feel like locals and explained why the places she brought us to was authentic. Would definitely recommend this!
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Rebecca_l
Jun 10, 2024
Great way to experience the city and its cuisine - Our tour guides made us feel like family. We loved how they got all of us to interact with each other and gave us the “local” guide to food. Loved that they paid special attention to my daughter, giving her extra sweet treats. Made her feel special. Spectacular!
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Melissa_n
Jun 10, 2024
Great way to start the day - Mike was very knowledgeable about Greek food and culture in Athens. I enjoyed the walking itinerary and getting to know the central market in Athens and the stores that locals shop at. We ended with a delicious meal of various plates. Highly recommend!
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Allison
Jun 9, 2024
Yum! - Mike was super friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable and made it a fun group and enjoyable tour. He did a great job of integrating people from all over the world. Thank you and your guides. The kids loved the coffee and sweets stop! And we were so full afterwards. Thank you!!!
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Y4961tqdawnw
Jun 9, 2024
Wow wow wow - Booked after seeing on New Life In The Sun and it was even better than we expected! Rachel is so friendly and really gets to know the group (who were also fab - 7 of us in total). So much food, it was hard to say no, knowing that even more was coming, and I’m not the best at pacing myself! Couldn’t recommend highly enough, a fantastic introduction to Athens, and Greek food and culture generally.
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Judith_h
Jun 8, 2024
Definite must while in Athens! - Our exuberant, knowledgeable guide (Arbello) led us on a very informative, delectable journey! It’s a don’t miss experience!
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Rebecca
Jun 8, 2024
Great way to start your holiday in Athens. - Learned so much and enjoyed so many different Greek foods. Delicious! Mike was very knowledgeable and knew all the venders. Arila had a lot of knowledge regarding the foods and their healing properties.
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