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Athens Food Tour With Local Storyteller - Hidden Gems & Tastings
Discover Athens through its flavors, stories, and traditions on an authentic food and cultural experience led by Eleni, a PhD researcher in Cultural and Gastronomic Tourism. More than a food tour, this immersive journey reveals the culinary heritage, history, and everyday life of Athens through local eyes. Stroll through historic neighborhoods, lively markets, and hidden gems while meeting passionate vendors, artisan producers, and family-run businesses. Enjoy 10–12 carefully selected Greek tastings, including traditional specialties, seasonal products, local wines, and regional flavors that showcase the richness of Greek cuisine. Learn the stories behind every dish, explore centuries-old traditions, and discover how food has shaped Greek culture and identity. Includes: 12–15 food tastings, Greek coffee or beverage, local wines, market visits, hidden neighborhoods, expert local guidance, and all taxes and fees.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Menu & tasting
Join us for a 4-hour food journey through the heart of Athens and taste your way through Greece’s rich culinary heritage. Start with koulouri and Greek pies like spanakopita, tiropita, and kotopita, all made with traditional recipes. Enjoy authentic Greek yogurt topped with honey and nuts, explore the art of Greek coffee, and taste both classic and modern iced coffee drinks. At a traditional deli table, enjoy more than 8 different meze dishes—paired with ouzo—including Greek salad with extra virgin olive oil, olives, cheeses, dips, and seasonal specialties. Indulge in two delicious Greek desserts, and discover the magic of fresh honey straight from the honeycomb. A feast for food lovers and culture seekers!
- zucchini fritters with tzatzikistarter
Crispy zucchini fritters with feta and fresh herbs, served with creamy homemade tzatziki. A delicious taste of authentic Greek cuisine.
- Dolmadakia traditional greek dishstarter
Traditional Greek vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and aromatic spices, delicately rolled and served as a classic Mediterranean appetizer.
- country-style sausage (loukaniko)main
Traditional Greek country-style sausage, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, grilled to perfection for a rich and authentic flavor.
- classic Greek salad (horiatiki)starter
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, capers,onion and feta cheese
- saganakistarter
Traditional Greek saganaki: pan-fried cheese with a golden crust, crispy outside and soft inside, finished with fresh lemon juice classic appetizer.
- moussakamain
Greek dish with layers of potatoes, eggplants, minced meat and becamell
- chicken with vegetablesmain
- handmade pies spanakopita, tyropita, chicken piestarter
- loukoumades with thyme honey or yogurt with honey and nuts or galaktobourekodessert
- Many greek dishesmain
we have a big variety of greek dishes like meat or seafoods and veggies
What's included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Meals
What's not included
- Private transportation
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Athens Food Tour with Local storyteller - Hidden Gems & Tastings
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