Small-Group Athens Greek Food & Culture Tour W/ Tastings, Tavernas & Hidden Gems, Athina, , Greece
Do you want to discover hidden gems, avoid tourist traps & taste your way through Athens’ diverse & colourful local foodie scene?
Come! Let us venture off the beaten path and head to where the real rustic charm and bombastic buzz of Athens lies. Explore the central market, peruse the scenic streets oozing charm and meet the larger than life locals that make up the very heart of the city.
Tantalize your tastebuds with some of the most scintillating traditional dishes Greece has to offer, certified by the very locals themselves. Fresh pastries and mouth watering ‘meze’ tasters, traditional greek coffee and sensational liquors – a mere smidge of what is in store for you on my excursion!
So join me and discover Athens anew with an experience that will enhance your local, culinary and general knowledge of the ancient roots of the city.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Athina, , Greece
Do you want to discover hidden gems, avoid tourist traps & taste your way through Athens’ diverse & colourful local foodie scene?
Come! Let us venture off the beaten path and head to where the real rustic charm and bombastic buzz of Athens lies. Explore the central market, peruse the scenic streets oozing charm and meet the larger than life locals that make up the very heart of the city.
Tantalize your tastebuds with some of the most scintillating traditional dishes Greece has to offer, certified by the very locals themselves. Fresh pastries and mouth watering ‘meze’ tasters, traditional greek coffee and sensational liquors – a mere smidge of what is in store for you on my excursion!
So join me and discover Athens anew with an experience that will enhance your local, culinary and general knowledge of the ancient roots of the city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Syntagma square, also known as constitution square is home to the Greek parliament building and is a popular meeting point!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ermou Street, Athens Greece
Ermou street, named after the Greek god Hermes is Athens main shopping street, connecting Syntagma square to Kerameikos, an ancient burial sight.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Kapnikarea, Kapnikarea Platz, Athens Greece
One of Athens oldest and most famed churches.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aiolou, Athina, Greece
Athens first paved street, named after the Greek god of wind, Aiolus. Aiolou street is home to many attractions and hidden gem foodie spots and connects Ermou street with the central market of Athens, known as Varvakios market.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Agia Irini Church, 36 Aiolou Street, Athens Greece
Located in Agia Irini square, one of Athens most vibrant squares, Agia Irini church is famed for it’s blessing of the Greek constitution and for briefly serving as the cathedral of Athens after the city was declared the capital of the newly-founded Greek state.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Central Market Athens, Monastiraki Greece
The central market of Athens, also known as Varvakeios is one of the best places to visit. Full of charm and charisma, the market district has lots to see and is home to some of the best eateries in the city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Evripidou, Athina, Greece
Evripidou street, closely associated with the central market is known for it’s meats, cheeses and most importantly, its herbs and spices. In fact, many people refer to it as the herb and spice district of the city and many people visit for that reason.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Monastiraki square, Athens most historical and famous square is home to many attractions and offers great views of the Acropolis.
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
