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Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream

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Overview

Meet your local English-speaking guide at Syntagma metro station and start your 4-hours walking and food tasting experience in the central market of Athens. Syntagma Square housing the Greek Parliament is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. Sip a Traditional Greek coffee and have a cheese pie for breakfast. Sample unique local delicacies such as dried meet, cheese from different regions of the country, olives, nuts and fresh fruits. Visit the vibrant Varvakios market and smell the spices in Euripidou Str. and finish your tour by tasting the famous and delicious Greek street food the glorious “Souvlaki”.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mitropoleos
Λεωνίδιο 105 57, Greece

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End point

Monastiraki
Athina 105 55, Greece

What To Expect

Syntagma

Syntagma is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets

The Central Market (also called Varvakios Agora) is located between Monastiraki and Omonoia Square and is a must see if you like to explore the Greek culture and food The structure was built at the end of the 19th century and is open daily from early in the morning till late.The traditional food market in center of Athens, fresh fish, meet and vegetables full of local taste , colors and smell
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Evripidou

Evripidou Street, full of secret treasures and distinctive scents that comes from the mix of foods and spices wafting from the open-fronted stores. Evripidou Street runs through an area of central Athens where clocks and calendars seem to stand still, where different races and cultures mix with old Athens.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning
  • Please advise in advance if vegetarian options are required. The tour is vegetarian-friendly as vegetarians have options in every spot. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Severe allergies cannot, unfortunately, be catered for on this tour.
  • There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • Exclusive take-home recipes of select dishes sampled, shared after the tour.
  • Food samples and drinks.
  • Local English-speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
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The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Exclusive take-home recipes of select dishes sampled, shared after the tour
  • Food samples and drinks
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • We are doing our tours only to small groups with a maximum capacity of 10 people. Minimum 2 pax are required for the tour to be conducted.
  • Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning
  • Please advise in advance if vegetarian options are required. The tour is vegetarian-friendly as vegetarians have options in every spot. However, there are limited choices for other dietary restrictions such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Severe allergies cannot, unfortunately, be catered for on this tour.
  • There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast
  • In an effort to ensure that you will avoid any kind of discomfort and most importantly that you will feel comfortable, our guides may change order of the sites you may visit.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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