Flavors of Athens Food-Tasting Walk

A sense-provoking walk with insights into Greek gastronomy and the local food culture

Learn all about the tastes Athenians cherish and indulge in a bountiful assortment of appetizing sweet and savory local delicacies and drinks with our food-wise guide.

Discover small shops, explore the city’s central food market and find out for yourself what the Greek food culture is really like.

Highlights

• Enjoy a walk in the city’s most authentic neighborhoods
• Visit Athens central food market
• Discover unique specialty food stores
• Sample a rich selection of sweet and savory local delicacies-enough to replace lunch
• Learn about the Greek food culture and gastronomy

For the average resident of Athens food is much more than simple sustenance. It is a hobby, a topic of conversation, an endless passion.

During our food walk you will get to taste the treats which Athenians enjoy as part of their daily life, as well as gain insights into the development of our cooking methods, our recipes and culinary traditions.

Indulge in mouth-watering sweet and savory delicacies, enough to replace lunch. You will get acquainted with traditional recipes, emblematic products such as olives, artisan pies, Greek Souvlaki, Loukoumades, charcuterie and cheeses, dry fruits and nuts, Greek coffee, discovering appetizing and unforgettable tastes. You will also enjoy one of Greece’s most famous beverages, the freshly-ground Greek coffee.

You will be visiting dedicated artisans that have perfected their recipes over the decades, as well as specialized food stores sourcing the best products from all over Greece. A culinary experience in Athens would not be complete without a visit to the city’s vibrant central food market where local vendors exhibit their produce from across the country.

With this sense-provoking walk you will discover all of the above with our friendly and knowledgeable food-wise guide. Furthermore, we can assist you with buying whatever tasty souvenirs you may want to take back home.