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This private tour goes beyond a typical food tasting. It connects Athens’ political history, immigration stories, and vibrant market culture into one immersive experience.
Begin at Syntagma Square, where modern Greece was shaped, and explore how political change influenced daily life and café culture. Walk through Athinas Street and the Central Market, the true heartbeat of the city, where locals shop for the freshest ingredients.
On Evripidou Street, enjoy traditional cured meats and local spirits such as tsipouro or ouzo at a historic family-run delicatessen while learning how refugee communities transformed Greek gastronomy.
This personalized experience allows flexibility, authentic interactions, and deeper storytelling — helping you truly understand Athens through its flavors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside Hotel Grande Bretagne, 1 Vasileos Georgiou A’ Street, Syntagma Square, Athens.
The tour concludes near Monastiraki, at a boutique dessert spot where we enjoy traditional Greek loukoumades (honey dough bites)
Itinerary
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1Syntagma
Meet your guide outside Hotel Grande Bretagne and begin at the heart of modern Athens. Introduction to the formation of the Greek state and the rise of café culture in the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kotzia Square
Discover the commercial transformation of Athens and how trade shaped the city’s culinary identity
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Central Market
Explore Athens’ vibrant central market. Enjoy tastings of: Greek olives Regional cheeses Traditional delicacies Experience the colors, aromas, and energy of daily Athenian life.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn about Greek coffee traditions and roasting techniques while experiencing the aromas of freshly ground beans
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit a historic family-run delicatessen for cured meat tastings such as pastourma and soutzouki, paired with a small Greek wine sample. Hear stories of immigration and how refugees influenced modern Greek gastronomy.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Monastiraki
Sweet finale featuring freshly made Greek loukoumades drizzled with local honey and served with coffee. The tour concludes near Monastiraki Square, within walking distance of restaurants, shopping areas, and metro access.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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