Taste Athens Like a Local: A Street Food Lover’s Dream
Athens, Greece
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Food & Drinks
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Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
What You Will Do
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?
- Exclusive take-home recipes of select dishes sampled, shared after the tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Food samples and drinks
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point is opposite Syntagma Square (arriving by Metro, get off at the Syntagma station) outside the Cosmote store at 1 Mitropoleos Street at 09:30 am. Your tour guide will be holding a light blue sign of Athenian Tours.
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Syntagma
10 minutes
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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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Athenian Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Guide Options
- Guide - English