Athina Trip Overview
In the shadow of the Acropolis, past classic temples, Roman monuments, Byzantine churches and through the small streets of the Plaka, our professional food guide combines a wonderful walk through the vibrant heart of the old city with regular stops to sample, experience, and learn about the many local tastes & traditions that form a link to the past & also comprise many of the current pleasures, habits and influences of modern daily life in Greece.
Meet the locals who have worked for generations in the fish, meat & spice markets, delicatessens & ‘Zaccharoplastia’ (shops dedicated to sweets of all kinds), with stories to pass down. Taste the myriad varieties of local cheeses, olives, olive oils, cold cuts & accompaniments & discover the embarrassment of riches at the disposal of the Greek pallet.
Exclusive to your group alone, with a sumptuous lunch & all tastings included, this private tour will greatly enrich your experience and discovery of Greece.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Food Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
In the shadow of the Acropolis, past classic temples, Roman monuments, Byzantine churches and through the small streets of the Plaka, our professional food guide combines a wonderful walk through the vibrant heart of the old city with regular stops to sample, experience, and learn about the many local tastes & traditions that form a link to the past & also comprise many of the current pleasures, habits and influences of modern daily life in Greece.
Meet the locals who have worked for generations in the fish, meat & spice markets, delicatessens & ‘Zaccharoplastia’ (shops dedicated to sweets of all kinds), with stories to pass down. Taste the myriad varieties of local cheeses, olives, olive oils, cold cuts & accompaniments & discover the embarrassment of riches at the disposal of the Greek pallet.
Exclusive to your group alone, with a sumptuous lunch & all tastings included, this private tour will greatly enrich your experience and discovery of Greece.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Central Market Athens, Monastiraki Greece
Varvakios Market is Athens central hub for everything from fresh meat & fish, to fruit, vegetables & spices. Full of places for coffee, delis and eateries as well as a feast of local sound & colour
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Psiri, Psiri, Athens, Attica
One of Athens oldest neighbourhoods & well established as the vibrant, Bohemian and artsy center of the city with more than its fair share of hidden gems to explore
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athina, Greece
One of Athens oldest central & Iconic squares at the same location of the Ancient Athenian market (Agora) 2500 years before. Sitting under the shadow of the Acropolis at the start of the Plaka area, flea markets & boutique shopping areas, this neighbourhood has some of the most famous locations to soak up.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
