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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Grecian Lux

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
Included: Discover local markets, Kotzia Square, Avyssinias Square, Monastiraki Square.
Included: Taste 2 different local wines.
Included: Indulge in Greek sweets, koulouri, olive oil, olives, cheeses, local tapas - you can skip lunch.
Included: Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local food guide.
Included: PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay or Piraeus port.

Not included

Not included: Additional food and drink
Not included: Souvenirs & items of a personal nature
Not included: Tips & gratuities for your guide
Not included: Small group tour option excluded hotel or port pick up

Itinerary

Kotzia Square

15 min

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.
Central Market

one hour

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.
Athens Street

one hour

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.
Agia Irini Church

one hour

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.
Monastiraki

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Aether Athens Urban Hotel
The Square Hotel by X&N
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Athens Ivy Suites
Philippos Hotel

and 493 more pickup points

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).

Using your ticket

Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your hotel lobby or Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call +306980679166 if you have any trouble locating your guide.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
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.
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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.