Athens Greek Food and Walking Tour Including Varvakeios Market Visit
by Athens Walking Tours
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Athens offers a wide selection of traditional Greek foods and lively markets that reflect the city’s culinary culture. This food and walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and includes tastings of local specialties. A local English-speaking guide leads the group through historic streets where participants sample items such as bougatsa (a sweet or savory pastry), loukoumades (Greek honey dumplings), olives, olive oil, honey, cheeses, and other Greek products. The tour ends with a serving of souvlaki, available as pork, chicken, or vegetarian. The route includes a visit to Varvakeios Market, the main market for meat, fish, and vegetables in Athens. Here, visitors can observe the busy market atmosphere, hear vendors call out their offers, and learn about regional spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients. The market visit is not included in afternoon or Sunday tours because it is closed at those times. The tour also explores Aiolou Street, a central shopping street with shops selling textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and food. Along this street, participants see local churches and cafes. The group size is limited to 16 people to maintain a small, personalized setting. The tour includes an Athens map, a guide magazine, and dining tips for the city. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens City Food Scene
Athens is known for both its historical sites and its food culture. The city has many places where visitors can try authentic Greek dishes and buy traditional food products as souvenirs. The tour offers a chance to taste local specialties that are representative of Greek cuisine.
Varvakeios Market
Varvakeios Market is Athens’ main market for meat, fish, and vegetables. It is a lively place with many vendors calling out their prices and products. Visitors can explore the bustling atmosphere, learn about fresh ingredients, and see a variety of regional spices and herbs. This market visit is not included on Sunday or afternoon tours due to closure.
Aiolou Street Market
Aiolou Street is a busy shopping street in central Athens lined with street shops selling textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and food items. Along this street, visitors also find churches and cafes. The area offers insight into the city’s culture through its shops and daily life.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at Syntagma Square, in front of the central fountain. If you're arriving by Metro, get off at Syntagma Station and follow the signs for the Syntagma Square exit. We will be waiting for you at the fountain, holding an orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Athens Greek Food and Walking Tour Including Varvakeios Market Visit
by Athens Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€110.40Overview
Athens offers a wide selection of traditional Greek foods and lively markets that reflect the city’s culinary culture. This food and walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and includes tastings of local specialties. A local English-speaking guide leads the group through historic streets where participants sample items such as bougatsa (a sweet or savory pastry), loukoumades (Greek honey dumplings), olives, olive oil, honey, cheeses, and other Greek products. The tour ends with a serving of souvlaki, available as pork, chicken, or vegetarian. The route includes a visit to Varvakeios Market, the main market for meat, fish, and vegetables in Athens. Here, visitors can observe the busy market atmosphere, hear vendors call out their offers, and learn about regional spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients. The market visit is not included in afternoon or Sunday tours because it is closed at those times. The tour also explores Aiolou Street, a central shopping street with shops selling textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and food. Along this street, participants see local churches and cafes. The group size is limited to 16 people to maintain a small, personalized setting. The tour includes an Athens map, a guide magazine, and dining tips for the city. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Athens City Food Scene
Athens is known for both its historical sites and its food culture. The city has many places where visitors can try authentic Greek dishes and buy traditional food products as souvenirs. The tour offers a chance to taste local specialties that are representative of Greek cuisine.
Varvakeios Market
Varvakeios Market is Athens’ main market for meat, fish, and vegetables. It is a lively place with many vendors calling out their prices and products. Visitors can explore the bustling atmosphere, learn about fresh ingredients, and see a variety of regional spices and herbs. This market visit is not included on Sunday or afternoon tours due to closure.
Aiolou Street Market
Aiolou Street is a busy shopping street in central Athens lined with street shops selling textiles, local products, clothes, souvenirs, and food items. Along this street, visitors also find churches and cafes. The area offers insight into the city’s culture through its shops and daily life.
5 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at Syntagma Square, in front of the central fountain. If you're arriving by Metro, get off at Syntagma Station and follow the signs for the Syntagma Square exit. We will be waiting for you at the fountain, holding an orange-colored Athens Walking Tours sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.