Athens Small-Group Walking Tour of Authentic Greek Food with 15 Tastings
by Alternative Athens
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✓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.
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This walking tour traces Athens’ culinary history by visiting 10 selected specialty food shops across four neighborhoods. A local guide leads the group through lively Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki, Psiri, and the city's main food market. At each stop, participants sample a range of Greek foods including olive oil, cheese, cured meats, sweets, spices, tapas, and souvlaki, totaling 15 tastings that together make a full lunch. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and focuses on the city’s street-level food culture and markets. The route starts at Syntagma Square, known for the Greek Parliament building and busy crossroads, then moves to Plaka with its souvenir shops and ancient monuments near the Acropolis. Next is Monastiraki, where Hadrian’s Library and a hidden underground river lie alongside street food and markets. Psiri, once a craftsman neighborhood, offers local street art and evening food scenes. The final stop is Athens’ bustling food market, where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and fish. The guide provides insights into each district’s food traditions, and all tastings are included. Additional food or drinks purchased independently are not covered. Transfers to and from the meeting point are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Syntagma
Syntagma Square is Athens’ central plaza, dominated by the Greek Parliament building, formerly the Royal Palace. It is a busy crossroads with constant movement of people, reflecting the city’s daily activity.
40 min
Plaka
Plaka is the oldest part of Athens, featuring narrow alleys lined with souvenir shops and ancient monuments. This area lies just below the Acropolis and attracts many tourists due to its historical character.
45 min
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is known for its antique and flea markets, Hadrian’s Library, and a hidden underground river beneath a metro station. It also has one of the few surviving Ottoman mosques and offers a variety of street food.
40 min
Psiri
Psiri was historically a neighborhood of local craftsmen working from small shops. Today, it is a popular area for food and drink in the evenings and features some of the city’s current street art.
60 min
Athens Food Market
The food market is a lively spot where locals buy fresh produce, meats, and fish. It provides a genuine view of Athens’ culinary scene and daily food shopping habits.
15 min
Meeting point
The tour starts at the MAIN entrance of PUBLIC store located at the lower part of Syntagma square, next to the Everest store (be careful, there is a side entrance on Karageorgis Servias street, this is NOT the main entrance)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Athens Small-Group Walking Tour of Authentic Greek Food with 15 Tastings
by Alternative Athens
Choose from 2 available options
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.€138Overview
This walking tour traces Athens’ culinary history by visiting 10 selected specialty food shops across four neighborhoods. A local guide leads the group through lively Syntagma, Plaka, Monastiraki, Psiri, and the city's main food market. At each stop, participants sample a range of Greek foods including olive oil, cheese, cured meats, sweets, spices, tapas, and souvlaki, totaling 15 tastings that together make a full lunch. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and focuses on the city’s street-level food culture and markets. The route starts at Syntagma Square, known for the Greek Parliament building and busy crossroads, then moves to Plaka with its souvenir shops and ancient monuments near the Acropolis. Next is Monastiraki, where Hadrian’s Library and a hidden underground river lie alongside street food and markets. Psiri, once a craftsman neighborhood, offers local street art and evening food scenes. The final stop is Athens’ bustling food market, where locals shop for fresh produce, meats, and fish. The guide provides insights into each district’s food traditions, and all tastings are included. Additional food or drinks purchased independently are not covered. Transfers to and from the meeting point are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Syntagma
Syntagma Square is Athens’ central plaza, dominated by the Greek Parliament building, formerly the Royal Palace. It is a busy crossroads with constant movement of people, reflecting the city’s daily activity.
40 min
Plaka
Plaka is the oldest part of Athens, featuring narrow alleys lined with souvenir shops and ancient monuments. This area lies just below the Acropolis and attracts many tourists due to its historical character.
45 min
Monastiraki
Monastiraki is known for its antique and flea markets, Hadrian’s Library, and a hidden underground river beneath a metro station. It also has one of the few surviving Ottoman mosques and offers a variety of street food.
40 min
Psiri
Psiri was historically a neighborhood of local craftsmen working from small shops. Today, it is a popular area for food and drink in the evenings and features some of the city’s current street art.
60 min
Athens Food Market
The food market is a lively spot where locals buy fresh produce, meats, and fish. It provides a genuine view of Athens’ culinary scene and daily food shopping habits.
15 min
Meeting point
The tour starts at the MAIN entrance of PUBLIC store located at the lower part of Syntagma square, next to the Everest store (be careful, there is a side entrance on Karageorgis Servias street, this is NOT the main entrance)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.