Discover the food markets of hidden Athens

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(16 reviews)
Athens, Greece

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Michalis and Rachel welcome you to our home City, Athens. When you arrive our tour shows you where to eat and shop to experience the best fresh products Athens has to offer. Please note we do not offer food on this tour.

Are you keen to learn about how and where Athenians shop and eat but dont have the usual four hours to spend on it? Then join our 2 hour walking and shopping tour and let us introduce you to the spice, fruit, meat and fish markets and enjoy a Greek coffee made the traditional way from the oldest coffee shop in Athens!

You will have an opportunity to buy herbs, spices, olives, olive oil, natural soap products etc at local prices.

Whilst we do not eat on this tour, you will be introduced to the tavernas and bars where we, like many other Athenians, go to eat and drink! Dont waste time on touristic food when you could go to authentic, traditional places and eat the freshest food in Athens.

What's Included

Greek coffee from the oldest coffee shop in Athens. See how they make it in the traditional way.
No Food is included in this tour. We will introduce you to places where you can eat during your stay in Athens.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at a pie coffee shop called En Athinas which you will find at Athinas 41 10554. The meeting point En Athinas 41 is next to a small hotel called Hotel Cecil.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Psiri

    This is where the Athenians go to have fun. Locals out enjoying traditional bars and tavernas whilst often listening to live Greek music. Very vibrant and buzzy area.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Monastiraki

    We will end our tour in the heart of downtown Athens where you can clearly see evidence of the 4 most significant periods of Athenian history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Varvakios Central Municipal Market

    We will visit the markets of Athens - meat, fish, spices, fruit and vegetables.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Evripidou

    Home to our plentiful delicatessens and spice shops. Bursting with fresh produce and shopping opportunities.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Food Around Athens

Tags

Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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