Culinary Backstreets of Plaka - Athens Food Tour

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(226 reviews)
Athens, Greece

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Athens’ historic Plaka may be famous for its ancient monuments, but beyond the tourist crowds lies a neighborhood where centuries of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history still shape everyday life – especially its food.

On this tour, we’ll explore the Plaka’s culinary gems while discovering how this ancient district helped shape modern Athens. We’ll begin at one of the city’s finest bakeries, tasting handmade specialties with roots stretching back centuries, before wandering through the Plaka’s quieter backstreets and sampling Greek olive oils at a small specialty deli.

We’ll continue through picturesque Anafiotika, stopping for regional products and classic meatballs in cumin-scented tomato sauce. Near Syntagma, we’ll taste family-made Greek kebab and visit a traditional workers’ canteen where dishes are chosen straight from the kitchen pots. Finally, we’ll finish at one of Athens’ oldest patisseries with classic desserts inspired by recipes from Hydra.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Dinner
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nike Store Ermou

In front of the Nike store in Syntagma Square, at the corner of Filellinos street on Syntagma Square and the pedestrian Ermou street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Plaka

    On this food tour in Plaka, we will explore the district’s culinary diamonds in the touristy rough while at the same time getting a sense of how this ancient district shaped the growth of modern Athens.

    5 hours 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Culinary Backstreets Walks

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Small Group
Food & Drink
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

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