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Athens food tour: a walking tour of the city centre
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Tour Highlights
- A walking tour of central Athens with a local food specialist
- Tastings all the way, from koulouri and pies to souvlaki and loukoumades
- Syntagma, the Central Market and Monastiraki on foot
- Small group, up to 16, often fewer
- Vegetarian friendly, with an alternative at the meat stops
- Three hours, morning or late afternoon, all year
About This Tour
We've done this tour many times ourselves, and it's still the one we recommend for a first taste of Athens. Quality local food, a guide who knows the city, and a walk through the centre with someone who lives here.
What you'll eat
A lot, and plenty of variety. Every group we've sent comments on how much food there is.
- Souvlaki
- Greek pies, savoury and sweet, including spinach pie
- Koulouri, the sesame bread ring Athenians eat on the go
- Cured meats and local cheeses
- Local honey. Our favourite stop: we have a soft spot for the organic honey
- Loukoumades, Greek honey doughnuts
- A taste of local spirits such as ouzo or tsipouro
Exact tastings vary with the season, so treat this as a guide to what you'll try.
Where it goes
Starting near Syntagma, through the Central Market, finishing at Monastiraki. You eat your way through the centre and see it properly at the same time.
Our tip
Wear comfortable flat shoes with good grip. Some of the marble pavements in the centre can be slippery. And come hungry.
Best for
Anyone, especially foodies, and anyone who wants to see central Athens with a local.
Dietary requirements
Vegetarian friendly: only one or two stops involve meat tastings and an alternative is available on request. There are limited choices for gluten free or dairy free, so please tell us about any dietary requirements or serious food allergies when you enquire.
Planning the rest of the city? Read our Athens travel guide.
What's Included
Included
- Food specialist local tour leader
- 12+ food and beverage samples
- Athens guide magazine
- Athens map
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Optional service)
- Gratuities (approx. 10% customary)
Meeting Point
Syntagma Square, in front of the central fountain. Metro: Syntagma Station. Look for the orange Athens Walking Tours sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the scheduled tour start time. End point: Monastiraki Area.
