Taste the Best Street Food of Athens
Taste the Best Street Food of Athens
Location: Downtown Athens
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Language: English
Description:
Taste the most legendary Greek street food at the most iconic eateries of the city. This tour is ideal for everyone who wants to enjoy the best street food in Greece and feel like an Athenian while mingling with the locals.
Take a relaxed stroll through the city with our local guide who’s passionate about great food. You’ll get to try classic Greek pies and a beloved Athenian morning snack, all while hearing the fascinating story of their roots in Ancient Greece. Then, we’ll stop by one of Athens’ most iconic food spots—around for nearly a century—for a taste of souvlaki, the ultimate Greek street food!
Observe, smell, and touch some of the highest-quality ingredients the city has to offer. Mingle with the locals as you stroll around the main streets of Athens. We will end this gastronomic adventure tasting one of the most famous traditional Greek desserts with roots in deep antiquity. Travel back in time as you enjoy this famous delicacy at one of the most historical places of Athens opened back in 1923.
Highlights
Taste and learn more about some of the most delicious products of Greece
Eat souvlaki, the most iconic Greek street food
Explore the oldest and most legendary eateries of Athens
What's included:
Lots of delicious Greek street food (koulouri/sesame ring bread, souvlaki/gyros, phyllo crust pie, peinirli/Greek style boat-shaped pizza, traditional dessert, various Greek delicacies, option of beer/refreshments)
Some of the best hidden gems of the city
Walking tour in Monastiraki and Psyrri, the liveliest Athens neighborhoods
The guidance of a world traveler and local expert guide
Insider tips and recommendations for exploring Athens' food scene
Intimate small-group option for a relaxed, personalized experience
Not included:
Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional food, drinks or products you may want to buy during the activity
What people say about this activity:
“Make sure you start the tour hungry because the food starts pretty much straight away! All tastings were delicious, and we tried foods that we wouldn’t have normally tried and would not have even known to try. Highly recommended!” Mary M (source: TripAdvisor)
“Our foodie tour was wonderful! Dimitri was an absolute delight, knowledgeable on history, food, travel and current affairs. Great company, terrific laughs and amazing food. Highly recommend this tour” Jen (source: TripAdvisor)
“DEFINITELY worth every penny! We had a ball and had more food than we could possibly eat. We really enjoyed how Christina gave us the background on all of the amazing Greek food, coffee and drinks. You can tell she has a great passion for what she does and wanted to make sure we had a great time.” Dana (source: TripAdvisor)
“Pascal took us to several delicious places and was very knowledgeable about Greek culture. It was more than enough food for 2 people. We really enjoyed this food tour and would recommend!” MCN (source: TripAdvisor)
Meeting point: We'll meet in front of the Lonis pastry shop, located at 7 Athinas Street, 105 54, Athens. Please check the exact location on Google Maps in advance and make sure to arrive on time. To avoid any delays due to traffic, strikes, or other unexpected issues, we strongly recommend leaving early. Map link
See the photo for the meeting point here.
The tour is not suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
Cancellation policy: Full refund is provided in case you cancel at least 24 hours before the realization of the tour.
