Athens Foodie's off the beaten Path Tour inc. tasting/local wine

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3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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English
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Discover hidden gems on this Athens foodie tour. Dive into Greek traditions with tastings of feta, olives, and local wines. Visit lesser-known spots and explore vibrant markets.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On this Athens food and wine tour, you will be introduced to the Greek cuisine and local wines and our culinary traditions that date back to ancient times and have influenced not only the European cuisine but also many others!

Don’t expect to visit highly ranked shops but less known traditional vendors and we will demonstrate why the Greek cuisine is the most delicious in the world.

Taste the best authentic local gastronomy including feta, olives, olive oil, local tapas, and 3 different wines and spirits like ouzo, on a food tour that is more than enough to skip lunch!


- Learn about Athens’ culinary culture and discover the traditional tastes and fresh flavours of the city.

- Explore the Central Market and captivate your senses by sampling different tastes and flavors.

- Enjoy a “meze” platter (local tapas) in a local deli and chat with the owner about his specialties.

- Sip local wines at a rooftop bar with amazing views over Athens.

What You Get

Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
Discover local markets, Kotzia Square, Avyssinias Square, Monastiraki Square.
Taste 2 different local wines.
Additional food and drink
Souvenirs & items of a personal nature
Tips & gratuities for your guide

Good To Know

  • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
  • How you help the local community by joining this tour: - By visiting 100% locally owned and run stores, you support small-scale, locally-run businesses to preserve the traditional character of old Athens. - At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts.
  • Guests pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or at the Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.
  • Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

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Kotzia Square

Athens food is a variety blend of old and new, traditional and modern, and this tour will help you to reveal all these aspects. Your tour will start by meeting your local guide at Kotzia Square, a charming square in the heart of Athens, surrounded by stunning neoclassical buildings of the early 19th century, as well as some ruins from the ancient times.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Central Market

As the modern Greeks like to do every morning, you’ll enjoy a Greek coffee or a cold Greek frappe before you start exploring Athens. Then, you’ll venture into Athens central market which has been operating for more than a hundred years. Enjoy one of Europe’s most unique marketplaces and get the opportunity to talk to vendors and see all the fresh produce. Your local guide will help you to discover the best of the Central Market showing you a variety of delicious Greek specialties in places that don’t see many tourists. Sample various local tastes such as koulouri (a round-shaped bread with sesame seeds), feta, olives, olive oil, honey, herbs, and many more.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Athens Street

Next, you’ll visit unique small family-owned businesses located around the historical center and the ancient Agora, the very same place where Ancient Greeks like Pericles, Aristotle, and Platon used to stroll around.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Agia Irini Church

Then, we will share a “meze” platter (local tapas) and enjoy unique cheeses, savory pies, Greek pastries, and traditional dips in a local-favorite deli. Later, you’ll have the opportunity to taste our traditional spirits and local wines at a rooftop bar with views over Athens’ most famous landmark, the Acropolis, while you’ll end your experience in the sweetest way by enjoying one of Greece’s oldest sweets, Loukoumades.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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Monastiraki

Your tour will come to an end at Monastiraki Square where you can continue your own exploration, or your local guide can give you directions on how to get back to your hotel. Before we part ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip to amazing Athens.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
Guests' pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby, Airbnb or Piraeus port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Please call or email us (contact information on voucher).
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Meeting Point

Kotzia Square, Sofokleous, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon, Greece, GR, 105 51

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Kotzia Square, opposite the City Hall on Athinas Street. We will be standing next to the fountain in the middle of the square holding an Athens Local Adventures sign. For private tour option we offer Athens hotel or Piraeus port pick up. Please call or email us.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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