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Athens Off-the-beaten-path Gastronomy: Secret Authentic Flavors

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Step in the authentic Greek flavors on our alternative food tour, away from the tourist sights. Starting at the Kallimarmaro Olympic Stadium, immerse to the hidden gem of Pagrati, a breath away from the city center but worlds apart in ambiance. Our tour highlights the neighborhood's charm offering glimpses into every day local life rarely seen by tourists. This journey showcases the best of Greek cuisine, from sipping on coffee at a cozy local café to savoring puff pastries with cheese and honey. Rich flavors of dried figs and pistachios at a quaint nut shop and a visit at a neighborhood bakery for spanakopita Next, we'll gather at a charming taverna in a local square and dine family-style, inspired by Greek grandmothers. Classics like moussaka, stuffed peppers, and zucchini balls, accompanied by feta cheese dips and meatballs in lemon broth. As the evening unfolds, we'll venture to an edgy bar for sweet digestive liqueurs. Finally desserts: Baklava and other traditional sweets.

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  • · Minimum 1 travelers
  • · Up to 12 travelers
  • · Adult required for booking

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Itinerary

Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 4 of 5 stops have map coordinates.

Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.

  1. 1

    Kallimarmaro

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    Experience the edgy charm of Pagrati and mingle with the locals, just moments from touristy Plaka. We will commence our tour at the iconic Kallimarmaro Olympic Stadium, and guide you away to the hidden gem of Pagrati, just a stone's throw from the bustling city center but worlds apart in ambiance.

  2. 2

    Herakleidon Museum

    Start your day with a Greek breakfast: Greek iced coffee or traditional Greek coffee and puff pastries with cheese and honey

    40 min
  3. 3

    Herakleidon Museum

    Indulge in a Gastronomic Jounrey through Greek Cuisine. Try the rich flavors of dried figs, raisins, and pistachios in a nut shop, to a freshly baked Spanakopita in a local bakery.

    40 min
  4. 4

    Herakleidon Museum

    Feast on Homemade Classics at a Charming Taverna, savoring Greek Grandmother-inspired dishes. Taste hearty lunch mezze family style where everything is to share: moussaka, pastichio, stuffed peppers, and zucchini balls.

    60 min
  5. 5

    Herakleidon Museum

    Conclude your culinary adventure with two sweet digestive liqueurs and traditional Greek Sweets like baklava.

    40 min

What's included

  • Tea and coffee: Traditional Greek coffee or iced coffee
  • Local pastries
  • Alcoholic beverages: Rakomelo or Mastiha (traditional liqueur digestives)
  • Lunch: Variety of traditional 'home-cooked' foods and meze

What's not included

  • Extra food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tickets

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Athens Off-the-Beaten-Path Gastronomy: Secret Authentic Flavors

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