Athens: Guided Greek Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Explore Athens food markets on a guided walking tour of the Varvakios Agora market and local tavernas. Taste delicious treats and visit local stores selling quality, typical Greek products such as olive oil, wines, mushrooms, herbs, and traditional salamis.

Start by tasting some traditional Greek with koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Sample the famous Ancient Greek loukoumades (Greek donuts) and custard-filled filo squares, and visit a local phyllo pastry shop. Enjoy local pies and cheeses at an authentic Greek bakery.

Next, stroll through the famous meat and fish markets. Try roasted coffee and visit specialty shops for fresh fruit, olives, cheese, ham, and other deli products.

Taste some local wine, organically-produced olive oil and honey, aged aromatized vinegar, and world-famous Greek yogurt with thyme honey topping. Wander down Evripidou Street, and smell the intoxicating aromatic herbs.

Continue your culinary exploration in the historic city center, and visit some authentic downtown tavernas, serving the Greek versions of tapas. End your tour with a typical Greek souvlaki pita bread with delicious pork or chicken gyros.