Description
Athens Street Food Tour
Experience the flavors of Athens like a local with this street food tour. Limited to a small group of 10 food lovers, explore the bustling downtown district of Athens and visit eateries beloved by locals. Sample traditional Greek specialties such as koulouri, Greek pie, and souvlaki while learning about the local culture and history on this vegetarian-friendly tour.
Duration:
The tour lasts for three hours, providing ample time to explore the bustling downtown district of Athens and sample a total of five different food specialties.
Price:
The cost of the tour is €60 per person, making it an affordable way to experience the local cuisine and culture of Athens.
This food tour is operated by Urban Athens Collective
Food Specialties:
Start your tour with Koulouri, a round bread full of sesame, which is a traditional Greek breakfast. Try it at one of the oldest bakeries in Athens. Then, head to the Public Market of Athens to taste Greek olives, including the famous Kalamata olives.
Next, indulge in Loukoumades, fresh fried Greek “donuts” with honey and cinnamon, which have been made since antiquity. Finally, enjoy a main dish of either Souvlaki or Gyros, a famous wrapped pita bread with meat, tzatziki, tomato, and onions.
Overall, this street food tour is a must-do for any foodie visiting Athens. With its small group size and knowledgeable guide, you’ll get to explore the city’s food scene and taste the flavors of Greece in a way that’s authentic and memorable.
Street food itinerary
Begin your epicurean experience at Monastiraki Square, in front of the Byzantiune church in the middle of the square. Here, you’ll convene with your guide and small group, and embark on a street food tour of Athens. Awaken your palate with a cup of rich and roasted Greek coffee and a fresh koulouri, whose sweet pastry and crispy sesame seeds are sure to make your mouth water.
We start our experience from Monastiraki square, where our guide will be waiting for you in front of this little medieval church with its tower bell. We’ll explore some of the city’s Roman, medieval and Ottoman past before beginning our tour with an authentic Greek coffee – Greeks are known for their love of socialising over a cup – and a fresh koulouri from one of Athena’s oldest bakeries. For those with a sweet tooth, hot loukoumades drizzled in honey and cinnamon are an absolute must-try!
We’ll then stroll around Central Market (or Varvakios) where we’ll sample Greek olives, herbs, honey and fresh produce before heading to Psirri; once a working-class district but now one of Athens’ most alternative neighborhoods. Then it’s off to the public market (or Varvakios), where we can indulge some more in all kinds of local delicacies before finishing up at the famous Roman Agora; still used as a marketplace since the mid 19th century. Here we’ll have a taste of Greek souvlaki and lukumades smothered in honey and cinnamon before concluding our culinary journey through Athens!
Athens Street Food Tour – the destination
Athens is widely considered one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities, and its food scene is no exception. With an array of traditional Greek dishes, international flavors and a rich variety of street foods, it should come as no surprise that many visitors to this bustling city find themselves returning again and again for more culinary adventures.
To get a good understanding of the local food scene, a great place to start is at the Central Market in Athens. Here you’ll find vendors selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to aromatic spices, pastries and cheese. It’s also home to a wide selection of seafood specialties such as calamari, octopus and even pickled fish eggs – perfect for those looking for something different!
Along with your traditional Greek dishes, there are plenty of other cuisines to be found in Athens. From Middle Eastern kebabs to Asian noodles, pizza parlours serving up Italian-style pies and Irish pubs offering up classic pub grub; whatever your tastes may be you’ll find something that satisfies them in the Athenian streets.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick snack on the go or planning an evening out with friends, Athens provides plenty of delicious options when it comes to dining out. With its vast range of flavors guaranteed to please every palette, it truly lives up to its reputation as one of Europe’s top cities for food lovers!
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