Taste of Athens Food Tour
An authentic, appetizing adventure around Athens
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Length3.5 hours
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Prices from€89 EUR
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RequirementsAge 4+
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Overview
Embark on an appetizing adventure around Athens for a true taste of this alluring capital’s culinary scene. You’ll enjoy mouthwatering dishes and delights in the magnificent Monastiraki neighborhood and palate-pleasers in picturesque Psiri.
Morning tours running Monday to Saturday will make the most of the magical Central Market, whilst evening tours will try some of Greece’s most legendary donuts.
All tours will include an encounter with an inspiring NGO, working to empower communities and alleviate poverty through its forward-thinking food programmes.
Your culinary extravaganza kicks off with a captivating Greek coffee demonstration, showing you the centuries-old techniques that go into making the perfect Greek cuppa. Enjoy a taste of this tantalizing pick-me-up with a serving of traditional semolina halva (a sweet dessert).
Compare the significant contrasts between the mesmerizing Monastiraki neighborhood (Athens’ picture-perfect historic neighborhood) and the vibrant, trendy Psiri neighborhood. You’ll sample exceptional Greek cuisine in both, as well as learning how to make legendary gyros or souvlaki!
Just some of the sumptuous samples you’ll tantalize your taste buds with include sweet and savory traditional pies made with bougatsa and phyllo dough and a stunning Greek charcuterie of diverse cheeses. Morning tours will try a selection of treats from the famous Central Market, whilst evening tours will venture to a bakery making some of the country’s most iconic donuts.
It’s an all-out flavor adventure providing the perfect introduction to Greece’s glorious culinary heritage.
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
Days Start Finish Daily 10:30 am ~2:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm ~8:00 pm Please arrive for the tour 10 minutes before departure time.
Pricing
Rate EUR Adult €89 Adolescent €79 Child €69 -
Extra Info
Cancellation policy
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
Likewise for the above mentioned conditions, we do not offer refunds in the case of cancellations in the 24 hours prior to the tour due to inclement weather. Our tours run rain or shine. In the event that weather conditions make it impossible to run the tour, we will contact you offering a rescheduling or refund.
Health and safety policy
Vegetarian and vegan-friendly tours. Kosher options may be limited. Not suitable for gluten-free diet.
Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk.
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