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

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Overview

Come walk, eat, and explore Athens like a local! This fun street food tour, guided by a local expert, gives you the taste of the city’s traditions and daily life.

To start, go to Syntagma Square and follow your guide through the lively streets. First stop? A classic bakery where you will taste delicious handmade pies like tiropita (cheese pie).

Afterwards, go for Greek coffee at a traditional cozy café with sweet loukoumades (fried dough donuts with honey). Try a crunchy sesame bagel called koulouri that locals eat daily. Your guide will share stories about Greek food and culture as you walk.

Wander through the Central Market packed full of colorful stalls and fresh ingredients, breathing the real Athenian life.

Finish your Tour with Greece’s Favourite Street Food: Souvlaki! You have to try this simple, juicy, delicious meat on a skewer.

This is a fun and tasty way to experience the real Athens, which is more than just food. Join us and enjoy every bite!

What's 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

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mitropoleos
Athina 105 57, Greece

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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.

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

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.

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

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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