7 reviews
Location: Athens, Greece
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Product code: 101933P4
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Syntagma, Syntagma, Athens, AtticaSyntagma 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Varvakios Central Municipal Market, Athinas 42, Athina 105 51, GreeceThe 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 foodThe 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 Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Evripidou, Athina, GreeceEvripidou 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.Duration: 30 minutes
Supplier Name
Athenian Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,We are doing our tours only to small groups with a maximum capacity of 10 people,Some of the markets and vendors that we visit close after lunchtime, so the walk can only occur in the morning,Please check in about any dietary restrictions before your walk so we can make arrangements with your guide,There will be plenty of food on the tour, so you only need a light breakfast,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Inclusions:
Food samples and drinks,Local English-speaking guide,Snacks,Bottled water,Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews
We met our guide Tassos at Syntagma Metro and proceeded through central Athens. We made stops to buy pies, coffee, loukamades, nuts, bread. We sampled meats in a butcher shop with a local liquor and later toured the meat, fish and fruit market. Tassos, a native Athenian gave us the history of the city and it's people. We went places and bought things that tourists would not normally do. Tassos purchased nuts, olives and finally lunch featuring souvlaki. We ended the tour visiting the busy shopping area Monistraki.
You may come for the food, but you will get lessons in a way of life much different than your own. This was a treasure of a lifetime. Thanks Tassos.
Reviewed by: jimmM4109GN, 03/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
Very detailed tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and the foods were authentic Greek foods. Bring a backpack to carry the foods that you can not eat.
Reviewed by: Ellen_B, 02/08/2020 12:00:00 AM
Tassos T. was great! We started the tour starving and before lunch we were already full! Tassos is very knowledgeable and is a great host during the tour. He was able to tailor the tour while treating us to a great Greek experience. We cannot wait to return and hopefully do another food tour with Tassos as the fresh food was one of our main highlights during our time in Athens!
Reviewed by: noahkt, 02/05/2020 12:00:00 AM
This was the highlight of our trip in Athens. The guide was informative and fun! We learned not only about Greek food but about Greece as well. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: MountainDrift, 10/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Great day with Tas and all the delicious Greek food. We spent the time walking the streets in Athens and visiting several local establishments and tasting the local foods. Very worth the price paid for the tour and Tas was a real pleasure to spend time with.
Reviewed by: mjshenker, 10/29/2019 12:00:00 AM